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Gold Prices Surge Again in Pakistan Amid Global Rally
Islamabad, February 09, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed another sharp increase on Monday, reflecting strong upward momentum in the international bullion market.According to the latest market updates from local sarafa associations, 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 5,300 in a single day, pushing the new price to Rs 524,762 per tola.Similarly, the…
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Bangladesh: Why young people are turning against India
That imbalance, critics argue, was reinforced after Hasina’s fall. Mohammad Touhid Hossain, foreign affairs adviser to Yunus, says India failed to recalibrate, missing a chance to reset ties with the interim government. “We tried to go forward on a number of occasions, but then the response from India was on again, off again,” he told…
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Aerial footage shows flooded cities as storms hit Spain
Aerial footage showed the extend of floods in Spain after a series of storms hit the Iberian Peninsula. Storm Marta hit Spain on Saturday, bringing more rain to the region, as it was still recovering from Storm Leonardo. In Córdoba, drone footage showed flooded olive trees as Spanish farmers warned of the millions of euros…
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Participation in International Exhibitions Crucial for Survival of Export Industries – PCMEA Leaders
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — Chairman of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman and Vice Chairman Riaz Ahmed have warned that participation in international exhibitions is now essential for the survival and growth of Pakistan’s export-oriented industries, especially the century-old hand-knotted carpet sector.Addressing a meeting at the PCMEA office,…
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Economy and Industrial Growth Take Centre Stage as More Trade Groups Join PIAF
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — A high-profile luncheon hosted at Sunder Industrial Estate in Lahore brought together leading industrialists from chemicals, pharmaceuticals, packaging, automotive, plastics and allied sectors to discuss strategies for reviving industrial momentum, overcoming structural bottlenecks and strengthening Pakistan’s export base.The event, organized and hosted by Ban Rashid CEO Moazzam Rasheed,…
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Economy and Industrial Growth Take Centre Stage as More Trade Groups Join PIAF
By M.Shahzad Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — A high-profile luncheon hosted at Sunder Industrial Estate brought together industrialists from key sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, packaging, automotive, plastics and allied industries to discuss operational challenges, policy reforms and strategies for accelerating economic and export growth.The event, coordinated and hosted by Ban Rashid CEO Moazzam…
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Punjab: 13 Killed, 1,536 Injured in 1,354 Road Traffic Crashes in 24 Hours
By Dr Ansab ali Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — The Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122) responded to 1,354 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the last 24 hours, resulting in 13 fatalities and 1,536 injuries.According to the official data released by the department:716 victims with serious injuries were…
