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The IMF has projected Pakistan's budget deficit at 7.6% of GDP for the current fiscal year, which is far higher than the official target of 6.5%. This means that the governme
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized the financial challenges facing Pakistan and the burden imposed by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) operating at a loss d
Karachi:Arif Habib Limited (AHL), Pakistan's leading Brokerage and Investment Banking Firm, has been recognized in 6 categories by CFA Society Pakistan at their 20th Annual Ex
The All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) has finally resumed the release of bullion rates after an approximately month-long hiatus, revealing a signific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued its projections for Pakistan's economy, foreseeing a 2.5% growth rate in 2024. In its latest World Economic Outlook report, th
The recent outbreak of violence in Israel has prompted investors to turn to safe-haven assets like gold as they monitor Middle East developments for potential geopolitical ris
The World Bank has retracted its recommendation to impose taxes on individuals earning less than Rs50,000, clarifying that the suggestion was based on 2019 data. The move com
Karachi residents are bracing for higher electricity bills as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has announced a tariff hike of Rs4.45 per unit for K-Ele
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented modifications to the Customs Act 2001, imposing stricter regulations for transit trade between Pakistan and Afghanist
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has uncovered a significant 'trade-based' money laundering and under-invoicing scandal, as reported by a private news agency. Fo
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: 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 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