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SBP chief says Pakistan will bridge $4bn financing gap soon

Islamabad: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) acting Governor Dr Murtaza Syed in an interview has assured that Pakistan will bridge an external financing gap of $ 4 billion soon and that economy is “not close to recession mode”. Dr Syed said Pa...

Six lost lives, dozens unconscious of suffocation during Muharram procession

ROHRI: Six mourners passed away due to suffocation and dozens were rendered unconscious during 9th Muharram procession in Rohri, Sindh. According to Edhi sources, three of six deceased mourners who passed away during an attempt to pay homage to marty...

Syeda Rida sets world record by writing Pakistan’s national anthem in 50 different languages

Karachi: Syeda Rida Zainab hailing from Gujranwala, at a very young age made it to the book of world records. She holds the record of writing the national anthem of Pakistan in more than 50 languages. While exclusively talking to ‘Daily Nationa...

What will be new venue for PTI August 13 rally?

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) changed venue of August 13 rally and will hold power show in Lahore instead of Islamabad. Former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan chaired a meeting of party’s political committee. During meeting,...

August month of ‘promotions, hiring and demotions’, says AML Chief

RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed predicted that August will be month of promotions, appointments and demotions. He said that minus and plus are to be decided by High Court and Supreme Court and not by earthly gods. In...

Asad reveals he got approached for minus-Imran formula

 ISLAMABAD: PTI Secretary-General Asad Umar claimed that he was approached for a minus-Imran Khan formula ahead of no-confidence vote against then-prime minister. “This is an incident that took place two or three days before vote of no-con...

PNSC Chairman challenges Prime Minister Order in Sindh High Court

KARACHI: Transfer and postings of government employees were prerogatives of higher authorities by elected government officials but nowadays a new trend has been developed to challenge people's right to chosen representatives. Latest interesting incid...

Human Rights violations in held-Kashmir at peak

There is no denying that Kashmir is the main territorial conflict between India and Pakistan which is evident from the fact that three wars have been fought between the two arch-rival Asian states on this issue since the Independence of Pakistan. If...

Pakistan condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers

Islamabad: Pakistan strongly condemned storming of courtyards of Al-Aqsa Masjid by Israeli settlers under protection of Israeli occupying forces, Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement. It said that provocative action has blatantly violated sanctity...

Sanaullah says ‘legal touch’ now need of the hour for foreign funding criminals

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that ‘performers’ who give an ‘Islamic touch’ are now in need of a ‘legal touch’. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader made comments while responding to forme...

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PSX digital display screen at entrance non-functional, stagnant sewerage water surrounds parking area

Karachi: As Pakistan steps into the new year, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a historic milestone, with its benchmark index surging past 175,000 points, the highest level ever recorded. While this achievement reflects growing investor...

PM Shehbaz calls on UAE to strengthen investments in major sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and invited increased UAE investments in strategic sectors to support Pakistan’s economi...

KSE-100 index ends in red, lowers 243 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a modest decline yesterday. Stocks opened on a positive note, hitting an intra-day high of 171,587.32 in the opening hours of the trading. However, selling pressure was seen in the final hours, dragging...

KWBF to kickoff from Jan 18 at Karachi Expo Cent

KARACHI: The Managing Committee of Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) has revealed at a press conference that besides 140 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the Karachi World Book Fa...
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