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The Pakistan government and K-Electric finalized agreements on Friday to resolve longstanding disputes, as per a statement from the Power Division. These agreements, including
The price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs.1,800, reaching Rs.218,200 on Thursday, down from its previous rate of Rs.220,000 during the last trading day. Likewise, the
NEPRA, on Thursday, increased the tariff by Rs 4.12 per unit through a notification for November 2023's fuel adjustment charges, affecting consumers' bills in January 2024. Ho
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a plan to impose taxes on retailers nationwide, aiming to expand the tax base. Initially, the tax will be applied to retailers
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sanctioned a Rs 2.87 per unit hike in electricity tariffs for Karachi upon the request of K-Electric. This adjust
In Karachi, the Pakistani rupee sustained its climb against the US dollar within the interbank market on Wednesday. As per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the USD saw a 17 p
The Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) in Islamabad disclosed a Rs 16 billion financial scandal linked to the import of solar panels. The FBR's report highlighted illegal imports
In Karachi, the rate for 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs 1600 in the local market on Tuesday. The All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported a Rs 1600 increase in th
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized the benefits of a development model involving a strong partnership between the government and private sector, highlight
In the initial half of the fiscal year 2023-24, Pakistan Railways experienced a remarkable surge in revenue, reaching Rs 41 billion, a notable increase from Rs 28 billion in t
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 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