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Gold price per tola gains Rs1,000
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw an increase on Tuesday, following a rise in international rates. In the local market, the price of gold per tola rose by Rs1,000, reaching Rs276,000. Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold increased by Rs857, settl...
NEPRA cuts electricity tariffs
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a reduction in electricity prices under the monthly Fuel Price Adjustment (FCA), providing relief to consumers. For consumers of government-owned Distribution Companie...
Govt to abolish 150,000 vacant posts, says Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced on Tuesday that the government will abolish 150,000 vacant positions across various government departments as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce federa...
Pak, UAE commit to strengthening cooperation in key sectors
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where they discussed a range of mutual and bilateral matters. The meeting focused on enhanc...
IMF calls for strict tax on captive power plants
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has insisted on a substantial levy on gas supply to industrial captive power plants (CPPs) as part of its ongoing conditions for Pakistan's $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). This request is aim...
Uzbekistan to launch direct flights to Karachi to boost trade
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan is set to launch direct flights to Karachi, according to Uzbek Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev. The announcement follows Tukhtaev's recent visit to Karachi, where he addressed members of the business community, includi...
Uraan Pakistan: Pre-flight preparations underway
ISLAMABAD: Despite facing significant economic and political challenges, the current government's initiative, "Uraan Pakistan," aims to revitalize the economy. However, for the initiative to succeed, it is essential that the government clearly define...
Leghari calls for adoption of energy conservation code nationwide
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has called for the immediate implementation of the Energy Conservation Building Code 2023 (ECBC-2023) across Pakistan. In a series of letters sent to all Chief M...
Efforts underway to transform nuclear Pakistan into eco power: Dar
KARACHI: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Thursday that the government is actively working to transform Pakistan from a nuclear power into an economic powerhouse, aiming to restore its global standing. Addressing a press...
Aurangzeb calls for diaspora engagement to strengthen Pak-US ties
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to strengthen economic ties between Pakistan and the United States, Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting on Thursday with Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan's Ambassador to the US. The discussions focused...
