First group of intending pilgrims is set to depart for Makkah Mukarramah on Monday.Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Javed Iqbal reports from Madinah that the first batch of 773 intending pilgrims, who have completed their eight-day stay in Madinah Munaw…
The price of gold remained largely stable in the outgoing week and registered an increase of Rs. 900 per tola.According to the data released by All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold (24 carats) went up by Rs. 4…
The prevalence of tobacco use in Pakistan has reached alarming levels, with approximately 31 million adults, or about 19.7 percent of the adult population, currently consuming tobacco products.In a recent study titled “Raising Tobacco Tax Rates to Pro…
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has achieved impressive milestones, including a 100% YoY increase in NBP Digital App registrations, a remarkable 100% growth in debit card point-of-sale transactions, and over a trillion rupees’ worth of digital tra…
Pakistan Textile Council held a panel on Saturday to discuss rent-seeking accusations and challenges faced by the textile sector. The panel also talked about restrictions on capital flow, unfair energy tariffs, entry barriers, opening regional trade, …
Federal Minister for IT Amin-ul-Haq has expressed determination to ensure the provision of best possible IT facilities to the youth as it is a tool to success in the new age.Addressing a meeting in Karachi, the Minister said 70 new IT projects have be…
Despite coming down slightly on a week-on-week basis, weekly inflation stood at 45.49 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis for the week ended on May 25, 2023, showed data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PSB) on Friday.The Sensitive Pri…
The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has reduced the prices of ghee and edible oil with effect from today (Friday).According a notice issued by the Corporation, which was also shared by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Twitter, the price of first tier br…
