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Power company land issues to resolve soon: CM Murad

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that Thar Coal Block-I affected people (PAPs) would be settled properly by establishing their colonies to be equipped with all facilities. “Shanghai Group working in Block-I should expedite cons...

Rupee gains 0.53paisas versus dollar

KARACHI: Rupee made a modest recovery against dollar in interbank market after Finance Ministry and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) gave a roadmap for ongoing fiscal year to overcome economic crisis facing country. Rupee registered a minor gain of 0.53...

Inflation in July hits 14-year high of 24.9pc

ISLAMABAD: According to PBS, inflation rate has reached a record high of 24.9 percent in July 2022, compared to 8.4 percent in July 2021. Inflation in July reached a 14-year high as rate of inflation in country reached 24.9 percent. Within a month, p...

What did Boris Johnson discuss with Alexander Lebedev?

There is an emerging potential scandal in the United Kingdom. It may not go anywhere, but it also could become very important. In essence, the issue is whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as foreign secretary, discussed government business with a f...

Imran has introduced abusive language in politics: Dharejo

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce and Cooperative Department Jam Ikramullah Dharejo talking to media in Sindh Assembly Building said that incompetent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had destroyed economy of country during its...

Iraq on the cusp of anarchy as Tehran’s grip falters

Iraqis are terrified that renewed internecine Shiite strife could plunge the country into all-out war. Both sides have hundreds of thousands of militia fighters and supporters at their disposal. Neither appears motivated to back down. “The fire...

Pakistan will not default, assures Miftah

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said that Pakistan is out of default risk and government increased petroleum prices under International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.In an interview with Bloomberg, Miftah said that Pakistan reduced its impo...

Rank and rewards of computer literacy

As world progresses on in this never ending chase for a time and wealth, it is undeniable that science has made astounding developments. As 21st century looms ahead, it is clear to see that it has advancements that humanity may never have dreamed of...

President KATI discusses issues with CM Special Assistant Waqar Mehdi

KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Salman Aslam met Special Assistant to Chief Minister and General Secretary of Pakistan Peoples’ Party Sindh Waqar Mehdi. Two leaders discussed emergency in Korangi industria...

The rain-terror in Balochistan

Though flash floods in the wake of incessant rains have unleashed waves of devastation across the country, Balochistan province is the worst affected with as many as 130 lives perished in rain-related incidents so far. Since the first spell of monsoo...

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Gold prices hit one-week high

KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, marking a one-week high as investors sought the safety of the precious metal amid growing geopolitical uncertainty, particularly the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Spot gold ros...

Profit-taking drags PSX down, KSE-100 falls by 310 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw profit-taking on Wednesday, resulting in a decline of 310 points in the benchmark KSE-100 Index, which closed at 95,546.45, down 0.32%. The session began on a positive note, with the KSE-100 rising to a...

Ahsan Iqbal proposes GSP-Plus and 5Es framework for export-led growth

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, proposed a comprehensive strategy to align the European Union’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP-Plus) program with Pakistan’s 5Es framewo...

Messi likely to play int’l match in India next year

KERALA: Argentina’s national team, including legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is expected to play an international match in India’s Kerala State next year, Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said yesterday. According to Indian media, the mi...
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