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The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) issued a notification on Friday, announcing a surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices. The increase stands at 10.11 percent, l
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declared Monday (December 25) as a bank holiday in observance of both Quaid-i-Azam Day and Christmas, as announced on Thursday. This announcem
In Karachi, gold prices experienced a Rs 500 drop per tola on Thursday, reaching Rs 218,000. Specifically, the cost of 24 tola gold decreased by Rs 500, marking a shift from i
In Karachi, the price of gold experienced an upward trend, with the per tola rate of 24-karat gold surging in both the global and local markets on Wednesday. Reports indicate
The World Bank has sanctioned $350 million in funding for institutional reforms in Pakistan, as reported by a private news channel. This financial support, termed as the Seco
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), proposing a Rs4.66 per unit hike in electr
KARACHI: In a significant development, the Sindh Accountant General (AG) Office has disbursed funds to clear Chinese-imported buses, facilitating the expansion of Karachi's Pe
In Karachi, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline of more than 2,600 points in the benchmark KSE-100 index during intra-day trading on Tuesday. Reports f
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in Islamabad approved the draft of a crucial agreement between K-Electric (KE) and Pakistani government ent
Saudi oil giant Aramco has secured a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (GO) for $100 million, marking its first entry into Pakistan's retail fuel market. This move is e
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
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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