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The country’s power sector circular debt stock is said to have reached Rs 2.551 trillion during the first six months (July-December) 2023-24, showing 10.5 percent growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the economic policies of Pakistan's caretaker government, recognizing their efforts in maintaining economic stability. The
Pakistani Rupee's recent uptick suggests a potential turnaround after facing depreciation pressure. The introduction of a centralized FX trading platform by the State Bank of
Gold rates in Pakistan experienced an upward trend on Tuesday, with the tola rate of 24-karat gold witnessing a Rs500 surge. As per the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association
Islamabad: The Pakistani government has presented a plan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for collecting taxes through the petroleum levy. The proposal outlines a tar
A bombshell report by caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum, Muhammad Ali, has exposed fertiliser companies feasting on hefty profits while gas prices for the sector rema
The Pakistani government has reportedly guaranteed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will implement new taxes amounting to Rs18 billion monthly. This assurance fol
Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and increased safe-haven demand amid the Middle East conflict. Spot gold saw a 0.3% rise to $2,011.29 p
Karachi, Pakistan – January 17, 2024 - Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, together with HBL, Pakistan’s leading Bank today, announced five winners
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant drop in its benchmark KSE-100 index, losing over 800 points in intra-day trading on Tuesday. The PSX reported a lo
Health
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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
Education
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KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has officially announced the new date for the intermediate exams, which had previously been postponed. The exams wi
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
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In the global political arena, war and conflict have always served as tools in the hands of powerful forces. Whenever public attention begins to focus on a significant issue,
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