Islamabad | Friday:Gold and silver prices remained unchanged in both local and international markets on Friday, reflecting stability in the global bullion trade.In the international bullion market, the price of gold held steady at $4,601 per ounce. As a result, prices in Pakistan’s local bullion markets also remained unchanged, with 24-karat gold trading at Rs…
Islamabad |Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday formally launched the Prime Minister’s Sehat Card Programme for residents of Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan, extending free healthcare coverage to millions of citizens in the three regions.Addressing the launch ceremony, the prime minister said access to healthcare and medical treatment was a fundamental…
Islamabad:The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, received a courtesy call from His Excellency Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, at the Malaysian High Commission in Islamabad. The meeting provided an opportunity for both diplomats to exchange views on Malaysia–Türkiye relations, with a focus on expanding economic…
Islamabad:Myanmar has reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Pakistan, as the country marked the 78th Anniversary of its Independence at a ceremony held in Islamabad.The event was attended by Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaisar Ahmed Sheikh as the chief guest, alongside Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of…
Today with Religious DevotionKarachi / Lahore / Islamabad:Shab-e-Meraj of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) will be observed across Pakistan today, Friday, January 16, with deep religious reverence, devotion and spiritual fervour.According to religious and community representatives, special gatherings to commemorate the miraculous night journey (Meraj) of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) will be…
Islamabad: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have prepared a draft of a trilateral defence agreement after nearly a year of negotiations, a move that could signal the formation of a stronger regional alignment amid rising tensions over the past two years, Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Production, Raza Hayat Hiraj, has said.Speaking to a foreign news…
Caracas/Washington: Following an alleged military operation in Venezuela and the reported abduction of the country’s president along with his wife, a Venezuelan woman who previously won the Nobel Peace Prize has handed over her award to former US President Donald Trump, according to claims circulating in media and political circles.The development has sparked widespread debate,…
Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken a significant step to facilitate Pakistani exporters by signing a Cargo Special Pro-Rate Agreement with Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, aimed at improving access to global markets.Under the agreement, which will come into effect from January 2026 and remain valid until July 2027, Pakistani exporters will benefit from…
Islamabad: The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel, depriving consumers of potential relief despite a decline in global oil prices.According to official documents, the petroleum levy on petrol has been raised by Rs4.65 per litre, increasing it from Rs79.62 to Rs84.27 per litre. Similarly, the…
Lahore: The federal government has decided to keep the prices of petroleum products unchanged for the next 15 days.According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been maintained at Rs 253.17 per litre, while high-speed diesel will continue to be sold at Rs 257.08 per litre.Officials said the…
