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Balochistan bleeds again Rocket attack on coal mines in Duki claims 20 lives, sparks protests PM, CM Bugti condemn heinous act, pledge to root out terrorism
Staff Report QUETTA: Protests have erupted in Balochistan’s District Duki after at least 20 miners were killed and seven left injured in a rocket attack on coal mines in the area. “A group of armed men attacked the mines in...
12-10-2024
PM pledges financial support for capacity building of police
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that all possible financial support would be extended for professional training and capacity building of police to make it a model force. Shehbaz Sharif paid glowing tribute...
12-10-2024
Dominant England thump Pakistan by innings and 47 runs in opening Test
AFP MULTAN: England completed an extraordinary innings and 47-run victory over Pakistan on the fifth day of their record-breaking opening Test after staving off a fightback from the depleted home side on Friday. With Abrar Ahmed...
12-10-2024
Draft presented before JUI-F for first time: Fazal Govt, opposition sit down to discuss constitutional package Uncertainty has now come to an end: Nazir Tarar
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: After days of deadlock, mainstream political parties, including the opposition, on Friday sit together to discuss the contentious constitutional package. Major political parties, including the opposition...
12-10-2024
Two terrorists behind 2021 Dasu Dam attack killed in Sahiwal: CTD
Staff Report LAHORE: Two terrorists, involved in the 2021 Dasu Dam attack, were killed on Friday by their accomplices as they were being transferred from Sahiwal Jail because of a threat alert, a statement from the Punjab Counter-Terrorism...
12-10-2024
KP CM to host PTM’s jirga Gandapur reiterates it will remain peaceful
Staff Report PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday announced that the provincial administration will host the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement’s (PTM) jirga and ensure that all the matters are resolved...
12-10-2024
More taxes, tariff hike IMF unveils strict conditions for Pakistan’s loan
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unveiled the strict conditions associated with its new $7 billion bailout package for Pakistan, detailing several measures aimed at increasing tax revenues and...
12-10-2024
FBR decides to increase immovable property valuation by up to 75% The prices being finalized for 42 major cities across the country
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to increase property valuations by up to 75%. Property valuations have been determined for 42 major cities across the country, and the revised prices have...
12-10-2024
ECC allows additional export of 0.5 million MT of surplus sugar
app ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet here on Friday approved export of 500,000 metric tonnes of surplus sugar keeping in view of availability of sufficient surplus stocks. The surplus stock...
12-10-2024
PSX gains 30 points
APP ISLAMABAD: The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 30.18 points on Friday, showing a nominal positive change of 0.04 percent, closing at 85,483.40 points against 85,453.22 points on the last trading day. A...
12-10-2024
Gold prices up further by Rs 2,700 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs 2,700 and was sold at Rs 273,900 on Friday compared to its sale at Rs 271,200 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs 2,315 to...
12-10-2024
Rupee gains 16 paisa against dollar
APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistani rupee on Friday appreciated by 16 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs277.63 against the previous day’s closing of Rs277.79. However, according to the Forex Association...
12-10-2024