Hajj Guide 2026: Types of Hajj explained — Tamattu, Ifrad and Qiran
ISLAMABAD, April 2026: As Hajj 2026 approaches, pilgrims preparing for the journey to Makkah must understand the three types of Hajj — Tamattu, Ifrad and Qiran — as…
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Punjab launches shrimp farming project to turn barren land into economic zones
LAHORE, April 20 — Punjab has launched a large-scale shrimp farming project aimed at converting barren land into productive economic zones, as part of…
PSX declines as US-Iran tensions and oil price surge weigh on investor sentiment
KARACHI, April 20 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened the week lower on Monday as investors reacted to uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and…
Pakistan’s government debt rises by Rs15.07 trillion in two years, SBP data shows
ISLAMABAD, April 20 — Pakistan’s government debt increased by Rs15.07 trillion over the first two years of the current administration, according to data from…
Gold prices drop by Rs4,900 per tola in Pakistan amid global decline
KARACHI, April 20 — Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs4,900 per tola on Monday, tracking a decline in international markets, according to the…
Samsung SDI secures first EV battery deal with Mercedes-Benz
SEOUL, April 20 — Samsung SDI has signed its first EV battery supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz, securing a multi-year deal to power the automaker’s…
Punjab fixes new wheat price per maund to Protect Farmers
LAHORE, April 13, 2026: The Punjab government has set the official wheat support price at Rs3,500 per 40 kilograms (per maund) under its Wheat…
Gold prices rise sharply in Pakistan on April 8, up Rs15,700 per tola
KARACHI, April 8, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan surged sharply on Wednesday, with the per tola rate increasing by Rs15,700 to reach Rs504,162, following…
PSX posts record surge of nearly 14,000 points as KSE-100 rallies on US-Iran ceasefire
KARACHI, April 8, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a historic rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining nearly 14,000 points…
Hajj Guide 2026: Step-by-step Hajj explained for first-time pilgrims
ISLAMABAD, April 2026: As Hajj 2026 approaches, millions of Muslims preparing for the pilgrimage to Makkah are seeking clear guidance on how to perform…