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Pakistan, Belarus sign multiple accords to boost defence, trade cooperation
Monitoring Desk MINSK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Belarus had extended a generous offer to invite over 150,000 young, highly skilled Pakistani workers to contribute to the nation-building efforts of Belarus. Prime...
12-04-2025
PSL X kicks off with dazzling opening ceremony in Rawalpindi
Staff Report RAWALPINDI: A mesmerising musical show and a colourful display of fireworks during an impressive ceremony marked the start of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on...
12-04-2025
Key target among two terrorists neutralised in Lower Dir
Staff Report RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed two terrorists, including a “high-value target”, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Timergara area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower Dir, the military’s media...
12-04-2025
Govt trying to further cut power price, says Minister
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: As part of a larger effort to provide economic assistance to the masses, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb disclosed that the government is actively trying to further...
12-04-2025
ChatGPT & DeepSeek can enhance judicial efficiency: SC
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued its judgement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judicial system, saying it can enhance efficiency but “must be welcomed with careful optimism”. The...
12-04-2025
Power division notifies cut in electricity prices by Rs 1.71 per unit
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has issued a notification announcing a reduction of Rs 1.71 per unit in electricity prices for consumers across the country, including K-Electric. This price cut will be applicable from...
12-04-2025
Saudi Arabia approves additional Hajj quota of 10,000 pilgrims for Pakistan
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has approved an additional Hajj quota of 10,000 pilgrims for Pakistan. The decision came following a special request made by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a...
12-04-2025
PSX sheds over 1,300 points amid global market slump
Staff Report KARACHI: Negative sentiment returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), tracking a global market slump, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index shed over 1,300 points on Friday.The KSE-100 witnessed range-bound trading in...
12-04-2025
Gold price up by Rs 10,000 per tola
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.10,000 and was traded at Rs.338,800 on Friday as compared to its sale at Rs328,800 on the previous trading day, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers...
12-04-2025
Military top brass vows to use full state force against hostile elements
Staff Report RAWALPINDI: Amid rising terror incidents across the country, especially in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s top brass on Friday reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to bringing the “full force...
05-04-2025
Electricity prices to further go down in next 3-4 years: Awais
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Friday expressed the hope that owing to ongoing dedicated efforts of the government led by prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, the electricity prices...
05-04-2025
Bilawal warns against exploitation of Balochistan crisis, calls for national unity
Staff Report GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday warned against attempts to exploit the situation in Balochistan and vowed to counter any threats to the federation. He...
05-04-2025