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Pakistan
Smuggling US dollars to Afghanistan harms Pakistan’s economy
Political unrest and dollar smuggling to Afghanistan are pressuring the Pakistani rupee. Pakistan faces multiple problems, the political crisis being…
SBP extends Banking hours on December 31
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) branches would remain open longer to collect government…
President Alvi denies reports ex-COAS Bajwa assisted PTI, Senate
President Dr. Arif Alvi dismissed a report published in "The News" quoting him as saying former army chief Gen (retd)…
Novak says Russia can deliver gas to Pakistan.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia could deliver natural gas to Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Russian Deputy Minister,…
US embassy in Islamabad restricts personnel travel amid a red alert
The US Embassy in Islamabad recommended mission staff avoid "non-essential and unofficial" travel during the holidays after a suicide bombing.…
Pakistan’s energy sector needs $62bn to $155bn by 2030, ADB’s CAREC Energy Outlook for 2030
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates Pakistan's energy investment will be between $62 billion and $155 billion by 2030. ADB's…
Nation commemorates the 146th birthday of Quaid-e-Azam with zeal and fervour
The nation is celebrating the 146th birthday of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, today across the country…
Govt forms steering committee for Riba-free banking in Pakistan
The government formed a 14-member steering committee of religious academics, bankers, chartered accountants, and entrepreneurs to eliminate Riba within five…
Upgraded SIM biometric system launched
An upgraded biometric verification system (BVS), Multi Finger Biometric Verification System (MFBVS) has been launched to issue SIM cards to…