Gold prices ease to Rs540,562 per tola on February 27

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined slightly on Friday, February 27, 2026, with 24-karat gold falling to Rs540,562 per tola in the local bullion market, down from Rs541,262 recorded on…

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Faryal Gohar and Jamal Shah discuss reasons behind divorce after three decades

Veteran actors Faryal Gohar and Jamal Shah have spoken publicly about the reasons behind their separation more than 30 years after their divorce, offering clarity on a chapter of their…

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Pak-Korea solar testing lab set to launch commercial operations in 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-Korea PV Module Testing Laboratory is set to enter its commercial phase as it prepares to apply for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC),…

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Expanding threat demands unified response

At least nine police officials embraced martyrdom in separate terrorist attacks on Tuesday, a grim reminder of the persistent security challenges confronting Pakistan and the heavy burden borne by law…

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Former US F-35 Instructor Pilot Arrested for Allegedly Training Chinese Military Aviators

Washington, D.C.: A former United States Air Force major and elite F-35 instructor pilot has been arrested and charged with illegally providing defence services to Chinese military pilots, the US…

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22 Afghan Taliban Fighters Reportedly Killed as Pakistan Responds to Border Provocation

Islamabad: Pakistan’s security forces have delivered what officials described as a “strong and effective response” to alleged provocation from across the Pak-Afghan border, with security sources claiming that at least…

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Pakistan opens 11 new onshore exploration blocks, eyes Rs8.66bn upstream investment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has awarded 11 onshore oil and gas blocks in a move aimed at strengthening domestic energy exploration and attracting new investment into the upstream sector. The agreements for…

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US, China and UK lead Pakistani exports in first seven months of FY2025-26: SBP

ISLAMABAD: The United States, China and the United Kingdom remained the three largest destinations for Pakistani exports during the first seven months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released…

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Pakistan, Italy, Spain and Greece agree on joint strategy to curb illegal immigration

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Italy, Spain and Greece have agreed on a coordinated strategy to curb illegal immigration following high-level talks in Rome aimed at strengthening cooperation against irregular migration and transnational…

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CDA moves to expedite model graveyard project at Pandoriyan

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed officials to speed up the finalisation of the proposed model graveyard project at the Pandoriyan site, aiming to improve burial facilities for…

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