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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
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
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
Govt, stakeholders meet on Monday to discuss possible solutions
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The government has summoned a meeting of stakeholders on Monday (April 7) to analyse possible impact of the US reciprocal tariff of 29% on Pakistani products. In a notification on Friday, the Ministry...
05-04-2025
Pakistan invites US collaboration in energy, mining sectors: Minister
APP ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has invited the United States to invest in Pakistan’s energy sector, with a focus on oil, gas, and renewables, as part of efforts to ensure sustainable development...
05-04-2025
PM visits Myanmar embassy, conveys condolences over loss of lives in earthquake
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday visited the Embassy of Myanmar here and signed the condolence book, opened by the embassy in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March...
05-04-2025
Gilani, Uzbek counterpart discuss strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary delegation led by Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani is on an official visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to participate in the 150th Anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union...
05-04-2025
Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level accord to get $1.3b package
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability...
27-03-2025
PM Shehbaz vows to tackle debt, strengthen economy
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund marks a significant milestone in further stabilizing Pakistan’s economy. Chairing the Federal Cabinet meeting...
27-03-2025
Naqvi to head 15-member committee to eradicate terrorism
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: A special 15-member committee has been constituted to eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will head the committee while home secretaries of all the provinces...
27-03-2025