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Power division officers to receive cash allowance instead of free electricity
August 24, 2026
Power division officers to receive cash allowance instead of free electricity
The federal government has introduced a new compensation mechanism for officers of the Power Division, replacing the longstanding facility of…
Punjab approves Rs36 billion Daducha Dam water supply project for Rawalpindi
August 24, 2026
Punjab approves Rs36 billion Daducha Dam water supply project for Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major water supply initiative aimed at addressing Rawalpindi’s growing demand…
CPEC: 45 projects worth $25.61 billion completed
August 24, 2026
CPEC: 45 projects worth $25.61 billion completed
As many as 45 projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have been completed with a combined investment of $25.61…
Gold prices rise for fourth straight day in Pakistan, global market
August 24, 2026
Gold prices rise for fourth straight day in Pakistan, global market
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trend in Pakistan on Monday, recording a significant increase for the fourth consecutive day…
Dr Gohar Ejaz Group secures clean sweep in APTMA annual elections
August 24, 2026
Dr Gohar Ejaz Group secures clean sweep in APTMA annual elections
LAHORE: The Dr Gohar Ejaz-led group has secured a clean sweep in the annual elections of the All Pakistan Textile…
Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions
August 24, 2026
Oil falls as US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions
SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits ahead of an expected announcement…
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
August 24, 2026
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
WASHINGTON: The United States and Canada, historic allies along an undefended border, fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked…
Maryam sets March 2027 deadline for Gujranwala mass transit
August 24, 2026
Maryam sets March 2027 deadline for Gujranwala mass transit
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has set a firm deadline of March 2027 for the completion of the Gujranwala Yellow…
Petrol, diesel dealers’ margin raised by 14pc
August 22, 2026
Petrol, diesel dealers’ margin raised by 14pc
ISLAMABAD: The dealers’ margin on petrol and diesel has been increased by 14 percent, with an additional Rs1.34 per litre…
Pakistan trade deficit widens 26% in July
August 22, 2026
Pakistan trade deficit widens 26% in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit increased by 26 percent in July, the first month of fiscal year 2026-27, as imports surged…