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HSD price reduced by Rs1.77 per litre, petrol left unchanged
March 16, 2024
HSD price reduced by Rs1.77 per litre, petrol left unchanged
In a move to provide some relief to people during Ramazan from the persistently high inflation, the federal government on…
PM pushes for IT sector expansion
March 14, 2024
PM pushes for IT sector expansion
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the submission of a comprehensive roadmap to boost IT exports. He…
Pakistan aims for large IMF loan
March 13, 2024
Pakistan aims for large IMF loan
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that Pakistan was keen to sign a large International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Bitcoin hits record above $71,000 as demand frenzy intensifies
March 11, 2024
Bitcoin hits record above $71,000 as demand frenzy intensifies
LONDON: Bitcoin hit a record high on Monday above $71,000, as the surge in the biggest cryptocurrency showed no signs…
Tax troubles of salaried class
March 11, 2024
Tax troubles of salaried class
KARACHI: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes,” a famous quote by Benjamin…
Fertiliser industry urges uniform gas tariff
March 9, 2024
Fertiliser industry urges uniform gas tariff
KARACHI: The discriminatory gas tariffs for fertiliser plants have caused a disparity in fertiliser prices, creating opportunities for middlemen to…
Italy launches visa services from Lahore
March 8, 2024
Italy launches visa services from Lahore
LAHORE: Italy has started visa services from the historic city of Lahore while similar facilities will also be launched very…
PIA privatisation, FBR restructuring greenlit
March 7, 2024
PIA privatisation, FBR restructuring greenlit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) before June 15 and also…
Call for setting minimum monthly wage at Rs32,000
March 4, 2024
Call for setting minimum monthly wage at Rs32,000
KARACHI: Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) Chairperson Iqbal Detho has underlined the significance of improving conditions for workers in the…
AGP objects to Rs15b lent to PIA without approval
March 4, 2024
AGP objects to Rs15b lent to PIA without approval
ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General for Pakistan has recommended holding individuals accountable for disbursing Rs15 billion to Pakistan International Airlines in…