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KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a record high on January 12, 2026, with the rate for 24-carat gold reaching Rs480,962 per tola, while 10-gram gold traded at Rs412,3
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a positive shift in its foreign exchange reserves, which rose by $141 million in the week ending January 2, 2026. This b
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed that export-led economic growth remains one of the government’s highest priorities, as he chaired a high
LONDON: Global copper prices surged to a record high on Tuesday as fresh disruptions at major mining operations intensified concerns over tight supply, while nickel prices cli
BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Beijing on an official visit to China, marking the beginning of high-level diplom
KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply on Saturday in both global and domestic markets, easing pressure on buyers after days of price volatility. The decline followed renewed weakn
KARACHI: Gold prices across Pakistan rose sharply on Friday, January 2, 2026, tracking strong gains in the global bullion market, data shared by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems a
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized the urgent need to accelerate the discovery of new oil and gas reserves to reduce Pakistan’s heavy depend
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s headline inflation eased to 5.6 percent on a year-on-year basis in December 2025, according to fresh data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statis
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a public holiday on Thursday, 1 January 2026. On this day, all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Micr
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ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has declared several batches of auto-disable syringes manufactured by six companies as substandard and issued an ur
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made HIV and Hepatitis B and C screening mandatory before all s
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency after a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed more than 80 people a
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Karachi: The Chancellor Greenwich University, on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor Greenwich University, has appointed Dr. Naveed Ahmed Mughal as the Pro
KARACHI: Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed a new bill banning the use of plastic covers on books in Islamabad as part of nationwide efforts to reduce environmental
WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Defense has released a massive collection of previously classified UFO files online, giving the public access to government documen
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The Single Window: A Key to Modernizing the Investment System: The Algerian government announced a new regulatory phase for the investment system, reducing processing ti
By: Manzar Naqvi The enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates stands as a model of brotherhood, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation. Rooted in
In a nation already burdened by economic fragility, recent policy announcements have laid bare a painful truth: relief, when it comes, often arrives wrapped in symbolism rathe