Why Solar Panel Prices Have Suddenly Surged Ahead of the Budget?
ISLAMABAD: Solar panel prices in Pakistan have risen sharply ahead of the federal budget, with market participants attributing the increase largely to expectations of higher taxes on imported solar equipment…
CMH Rawalakot siege ends, four security personnel martyred, says AJK Police spokesperson
RAWALAKOT: Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) say security forces have ended the siege of Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalakot following a targeted overnight operation, while four law enforcement…
Aleema Khan Links 26th Amendment to Declining Trust in Institutions
RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan has criticized the 26th Constitutional Amendment, saying it has weakened judicial independence and raised concerns about the functioning of democratic institutions in Pakistan. Speaking to reporters in…
Gold Extends Losing Streak, Bringing Relief for Buyers
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, extending losses from the previous trading session amid weakness in international bullion markets. According to market data, the price of 24-karat gold…
BISP to shift all beneficiary payments to digital wallets from July 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will transition all beneficiary payments to digital wallets from July 2026 as part of efforts to improve transparency, financial inclusion, and ease of…
Court issues notice on police request for Anmol Pinky voice recording in ongoing investigations
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate's court has issued a notice to the prosecution on a police request seeking permission to obtain a voice recording of alleged drug dealer Anmol alias Pinky…
UNICEF, KP Authorities Plan Major Child Protection Expansion in Chitral
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Protection and Welfare Commission (KPCPWC), UNICEF Pakistan, and the district administration of Lower Chitral have agreed to strengthen child protection services and work towards developing…
Punjab Grants Funds to Bar Associations, Supports Families of Slain Lawyers
LAHORE: The Punjab government has distributed financial assistance to district and tehsil bar associations across Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, and Sargodha divisions as part of its ongoing support for the legal community.…
Saira Peter performs at Royal Albert Hall, showcasing Pakistani Sufi-opera on global stage
LONDON: Pakistani singer Saira Peter delivered a major performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, presenting her signature blend of Sufi music and Western opera before an audience of approximately 5,000…
Big Tax Relief for Salaried Class Hinges on IMF Approval
ISLAMABAD: The government is awaiting approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on proposals aimed at providing significant tax relief to the salaried class in the upcoming federal budget. According…
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