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Sugar price hits Rs 165 per kg as government struggles to control costs
ISLAMABAD: The price of sugar in Pakistan has surged by Rs 23.42 per kilogram over the past 12 weeks, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The commodity, which was previously priced at Rs 131.85…
PM Shehbaz set for key Central Asia visit to boost trade and connectivity
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a significant visit to Central Asia next week, with scheduled visits to Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to strengthen economic and strategic ties.
According to the Foreign Office,…
Torkham Border closed by Pakistan amid border tensions with Afghan Taliban
ISLAMABAD: The Torkham border crossing, a key gateway linking Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan to Nangarhar province in Afghanistan, has remained shut over the weekend due to escalating tensions between the border forces of both…
KP police detains over 48 miscreants in Kurram
PESHAWAR: At least 48 miscreants in Kurram tribal district has been arrested and further actions would continue to ensure lasting peace in the region.
This was told during a meeting attended by Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab…
Govt rejects proposal to exchange Shakil Afridi for Aafia Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has turned down a proposal to swap Shakil Afridi, who has been serving his term over espionage for the US, for Dr Aafia Siddiqui.
Additional Attorney General Manzoor Iqbal Dogal informed the Islamabad…
Pakistan Issues Visas to Indian Pilgrims for Katas Raj Visit
New Delhi: Pakistan has issued 154 visas to Indian pilgrims for their visit to the sacred Shree Katas Raj Temples in the Chakwal district. The pilgrimage is scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 2, 2025.
On this occasion,…
PTI Delegation Raises Concerns in Uncommon Meeting with CJP Yahya Afridi
ISLAMABAD – In an unprecedented meeting, a delegation of five opposition leaders from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) met with Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi to voice their concerns regarding ongoing legal and political challenges…
Age limit, number of attempts for PMS exams increased
PESHAWAR – The khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission has announced major relaxation in rules for examination of Provincial Management Services (PMS).
An official statement issued by the Commission states that the age limit for…
WPJP Hosts Seminar and Oath-Taking Ceremony for Peace and Economic Growth
Karachi – The World Peace Jirga Program (WPJP), led by Chairman Rayatullah Khan (Khan Baba) and Country Head Sadia Khan (Khan Bibi), organized a groundbreaking seminar on business promotion and peace, followed by an oath-taking ceremony for…
