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ISLAMABAD: Petrol and other fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to decline for the fourth consecutive time from January 16, according to a report by ARY News citing offi
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
ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for electricity consumers, the Pakistan government has decided not to raise the average base electricity tariff, officials confirmed during a hear
KARACHI: The global edible oil industry has once again turned its focus to Karachi for the opening of the 8th Pakistan Edible Oil Conference (PEOC) 2026 held at the Hotel M&ou
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
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its historic rally on Wednesday as strong investor confidence propelled the benchmark KSE-100 Index beyond the unprecedente
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
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict accountability following the deaths of 14 newborns in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (P
ISLAMABAD: At least 14 infants died after a devastating fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad early Wednesday morning
KARACHI: The Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) at Ziauddin University, in collaboration with the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI), organised a
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ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified the procedure for citizens applying for their first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC
SYDNEY: Australia has reported that an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to a government health data portal in June, potentially mar
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced four special facilities for senior citizens aged 60 and above to make identity document servi
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PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march towards Islamabad moved into its next phase on Monday after the convoy, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail
"A constitution is not merely a document; it is a promise between the state and its people.” 1956 was a pivotal year in Pakistan's constitutional history. Ten years afte
"Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” (Mattie Stepanek) Allama Iqbal expressed the importance of collec