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Officials say 80pc of Pakistan’s discovered oil already consumed
August 23, 2025
Officials say 80pc of Pakistan’s discovered oil already consumed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing an alarming decline in its oil reserves, making new discoveries essential for the country’s energy security…
Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss direct flights, shipping links
August 23, 2025
Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss direct flights, shipping links
CHITTAGONG: Pakistan and Bangladesh on Saturday discussed the resumption of direct flights, enhancement of shipping links, and new avenues of…
Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US goods: Mark Carney
August 23, 2025
Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US goods: Mark Carney
OTTAWA: Canada will remove many retaliatory import tariffs on U.S. goods and intensify contacts with the United States on striking…
Gold price in Pakistan sees massive surge per tola
August 23, 2025
Gold price in Pakistan sees massive surge per tola
The price of gold in Pakistan and globally saw a massive hike on Saturday after a day’s decline. According to…
FBR mulls republishing tax directory of lawmakers, taxpayers
August 23, 2025
FBR mulls republishing tax directory of lawmakers, taxpayers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is considering republishing the tax directory of members of parliament and taxpayers, officials confirmed…
Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold-copper mine project secures $410m financing from ADB
August 22, 2025
Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold-copper mine project secures $410m financing from ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $410 million financing package to help develop Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper-gold mine…
Govt mulls cutting provinces’ NFC share to meet IMF conditions
August 22, 2025
Govt mulls cutting provinces’ NFC share to meet IMF conditions
Under pressure from the International Monetary Fund, the federal government has begun work on a plan to slash expenditures in…
Weekly inflation rises amid surge in sugar, gas prices
August 22, 2025
Weekly inflation rises amid surge in sugar, gas prices
ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), increased by 2.3 per cent year-on-year during the week ending…
Pakistan, Bangladesh approve visa-free entry
August 22, 2025
Pakistan, Bangladesh approve visa-free entry
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have formally agreed to grant visa-free entry to diplomats and government officials, following approval from the…
Electricity tariff likely to drop in Pakistan
August 22, 2025
Electricity tariff likely to drop in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Electricity tariff is expected to decrease across Pakistan, including Karachi, as a request has been filed to reduce the…