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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…

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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…

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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)…

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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,…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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