Gold surges to Rs472,062 per tola after sharp Rs4,800 increase
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase on Saturday, with the per tola rate rising by Rs4,800 to reach Rs472,062, according to the All Pakistan Gems and…
Rs1.28bn project targets livestock, arid farming and rural livelihoods in Thar
ISLAMABAD — A Rs1.28 billion project has been proposed to strengthen livestock, arid agriculture and ecosystem management in the Thar region, aiming to improve livelihoods and climate resilience in one…
When Political Insult Crosses Into Civilizational Disrespect
By Dr Zahid Azeem In international diplomacy, words are never “just words.” They carry the weight of nations, the dignity of peoples, and the moral character of leaders. The reported…
Iran to allow 20 more Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD — Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional ships sailing under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with two vessels scheduled to cross daily, Deputy…
BYD’s Denza launches public naming campaign for Denza Z supercar variants
BEIJING — BYD’s premium brand Denza has launched a public naming campaign for its upcoming Denza Z supercar, inviting users to help name three planned variants: hardtop, convertible and track-focused…
“Service and Sacrifice Driven” Awami Development Organization
The Awami Development Organization, a representative body of international non-governmental welfare organizations active in Pakistan, has been continuously engaged in a series of initiatives for flood-affected victims, starting from the…
Mobile apps handle 2.6bn transactions, becoming Pakistan’s leading payment channel
ISLAMABAD, March 29 — Mobile banking apps and digital wallets processed 2.6 billion transactions in Pakistan during the second quarter of FY2025-26, emerging as the country’s primary payment channel, according…
Yiwu home to more than 10,000 foreign-funded business entities
By Liu Junguo, People's Daily Nestled in Zhejiang Province, East China, Yiwu is a dynamic county-level city often celebrated as the "world's supermarket," boasting over 80,000 shops. Beyond its commercial…
Pakistan hosts key diplomatic talks in Islamabad on Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD, March 29 — Pakistan has convened high-level diplomatic talks in Islamabad, bringing together foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt to discuss the evolving Middle East situation and…
JazzCash vs Easypaisa: which mobile wallet works better for users in Pakistan?
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s shift toward digital payments has brought two mobile wallets to the forefront: JazzCash and Easypaisa. Both platforms are widely used for everyday transactions, but differences in features,…
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