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ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recommended discontinuing the Rs10 banknote, the central bank’s deputy governor told the Senate Standing Committee on Fin
KARACHI: Gold prices surged sharply in Pakistan’s local market on Thursday, rising by Rs13,700 per tola in line with a strong increase in international bullion prices. A
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Monday, August 17, 2026, following a rise in international bullion rates as investors continued to monitor geopolitical developme
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase on Friday, August 7, 2026, following a strong rally in the international bullion market driven by a weaker US dollar
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has introduced a major relief for solar energy users by amending the Solar Regulations 2026, eliminating the
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to secure the refinancing of a $1.3 billion Chinese commercial loan later this month after finalising terms and conditions with Chinese authori
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made it mandatory for all petrol pumps across the country to introduce the Raast QR code digital payment system by January 31, 20
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, following a slight drop in the international bullion market, as investors continued to assess global econ
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp decline on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, following a drop in international bullion rates, offering some relief to buyers after wee
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, citing an improving macroeconomic outlook while warning that ongoing geopolit
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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