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The USDA Predicts a 40% Surge in Pakistan's Rice Exports, Potentially Earning an Extra $1 Billion in Foreign Sales. Additionally, a Strong Wheat Harvest and Improved Cotton Ou
The federal cabinet has granted approval for the disbursement of Rs 620 million to cover the salaries of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) employees, as reported by a private news ag
The caretaker government is set to announce a gas price increase in response to the IMF's request. Previously, the PDM government had postponed a decision on raising gas price
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a significant gain on Monday, with its benchmark KSE-100 index rising by over 450 points. This was attributed by analysts to an improved
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outperformed expectations by collecting Rs2,041 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, surpassing the desig
KARACHI: Billions of dollars in humanitarian aid and rising trade with Asian neighbours have pushed Afghanistan's currency as the best performer this quarter as it climbed to
The prices of high-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol are expected to be reduced by about Rs5-19 per litre for the October 1-15 period, due to the rupee's appreciation and a slight
Pakistan has received its first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia, according to the Russian embassy in Islamabad. This is the country's second major energy
Pakistan has decided to take further steps to protect Chinese citizens and investments in the country. This comes after both sides acknowledged the challenging security situat
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In its bid to ensure economic stability and female participation in the workforce, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is offering interest-free loans to unempl
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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: 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 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
By: Hassan NourianConsul General of I.R. Iran in Karachi The death anniversary of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observes 21st April across the country to acknowledge his s