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WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, wrapped up the fourth day of his visit to Washington, DC, for the Spring Meetings of the Inte
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is completed within the proposed timefra
BEIJING: In a notable step toward reducing tensions with Washington, China has begun exempting select U.S. imports from its 125% retaliatory tariffs, signaling a pragmatic mov
Islamabad: The World Bank expects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 2.7% in the fiscal year ending June 2025, according to its latest Pakistan Development Update: Reimaginin
KARACHI: Gold prices dropped significantly in both domestic and international markets on Wednesday, following a record high in the previous session. In Pakistan, the price of
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year downward to 2.6%, from its earlier estimate
WASHINGTON: In an effort to shield Pakistan from the impact of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has re
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Pakistan, mirroring gains in the international market. On April 22, 2025, the gold rate in Karachi reached Rs393,000
Karachi: Digital Literacy Session organized by FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Women Handicrafts and FPCCI Federal Capital (ICT) Women SC on Women Empowerment & Develo
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their record-breaking trend on Monday, with both local and international markets seeing significant increases. In Pakistan, the price of gold pe
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Karachi: Dawood Global Foundation is committed to distributing 10,000 wheelchairs across Pakistan. In a major step towards improving healthcare accessibility in Sindh, Dawood
The 16th Consumer Food Safety and Quality Conference was held at the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Karachi, where Abdul Jabbar Khan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of
GENEVA: After more than three years of negotiations, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that its member states have reached an agreement to strengthen
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Karachi: A ceremony was held at the Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi in which lifetime achievement awards were given to alumni of the institution for their outstanding
KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the postponement of the annual intermediate examinations for 2025, originally scheduled to begin on A
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's information technology (IT) sector has witnessed impressive growth, with IT service exports reaching $2.177 billion during the first seven months of the
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In North Korea, women are referred to as "one wheel of the revolutionary cart". A popular song titled "Women Are Flowers" describes women as "the flowers of the nation". The c
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed on September 19, 1960, is one of the most significant water-sharing agreements in the world. Brokered by the World Bank, the treaty was e
By: Hassan NourianConsul General of I.R. Iran in Karachi The death anniversary of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observes 21st April across the country to acknowledge his s