15 h. ago NA committee suggests increasing MDCAT weightage for medical college admissions

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health, chaired by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, proposed significant reforms to the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) on Thursday. The committee recommended raising the weightage of MDCAT scores for admissions to medical colleges to ensure that deserving students have a fair opportunity to pursue medical education. […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan increases flights to Iran, Iraq for Muharram and Arbaeen pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to facilitate religious pilgrims, the government of Pakistan has increased the number of weekly flights to Iran and Iraq in preparation for the Muharram and Arbaeen religious events. This development was finalized in a high-level meeting of the special task force established to streamline pilgrimage travel. The meeting, chaired by […]

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28 h. ago Sugar prices in Pakistan rise again, cross Rs196 per kg in some areas

Sugar prices in Pakistan have increased once again, with a fresh hike of Rs2.32 per kilogram, pushing the maximum retail price to Rs196 per kg, while the national average now stands at Rs184.92 per kg, according to the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS). The new data reveals that in just one week, sugar has become […]

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57 h. ago Suzuki car prices increased from July 2025 in Pakistan [Full Price List]

LAHORE – Pak Suzuki Motor Company has officially announced an increase in the retail prices of its automobile lineup following

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58 h. ago Canadian dollars extends gains against Pak rupee – 3 July 2025

LAHORE – The buying rate of Canadian dollar further increased as it stood at Rs208.5 in open market of Pakistan

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58 h. ago Passenger train fares increased from July 2025 [New Ticket Prices]

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways has once again increased fares for passenger trains, marking the second hike within two weeks, following

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3 d. ago KIA Sportage, Picanto prices increase from July 2025 [New Complete Rate List]

LAHORE – Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC), the assembler and distributor of Kia vehicles in Pakistan, has officially announced an increase

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4 d. ago Petrol price increased by Rs8.36 per litre for next fortnight

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday announced an increase in the petrol price by Rs8.36 per litre for the next fortnight starting July 1. Earlier, on June 16, 2025, petrol became Rs4.80 more expensive per litre, while high-speed diesel went up by Rs7.95 per litre. International oil prices edged down on Monday as investors weighed […]

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4 d. ago Gas price hike may push electricity bills up by Rs1 per unit from july

Electricity prices in Pakistan may increase by up to Rs1 per unit from July 1, due to a recent hike in gas tariffs used for power generation. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G) warned of this possibility during a public hearing held by NEPRA on Monday. The immediate request, however, was a smaller 10 paisa […]

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5 d. ago Petrol prices in Pakistan: Expected per litre rates for1 July 2025

ISLAMABAD – Petrol prices in Pakistan are likely to increase from July 1, 2025 in upcoming fortnightly review due to

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7 d. ago Fuel prices likely to increase from july 1 in Pakistan amid global oil volatility

KARACHI – Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise from July 1 due to surging global oil rates, although the hike may be softened if the government lowers petroleum levies temporarily. According to Arif Habib Limited (AHL), international diesel prices jumped 10.3% to $87.18 per barrel in the second half of June, while petrol […]

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9 d. ago PM Shehbaz announces tax relief on farm machinery to boost agriculture reform

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a phased reduction in taxes on agricultural machinery to promote modern farming and increase productivity in Pakistan’s vital farm sector. This move aims to support farmers and drive economic growth. During a high-level agriculture meeting on Wednesday, the prime minister called the sector the “backbone of the national economy.” […]

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9 d. ago Gold price climbs further in Pakistan amid record buying globally; Check Updated Rates

KARACHI – Gold value further increased in Pakistan as per Tola price reached Rs356,000 on Thursday as international gold price

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1 week ago Digital payments in Pakistan jump 12% as mobile banking grows

Digital payments in Pakistan are growing fast. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, transactions rose by 12%. The total number reached 2.408 billion. Meanwhile, the overall value of these transactions also increased by 8%, reaching Rs164 trillion. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) shared these numbers in its latest report on payment systems. […]

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1 week ago Gold price rises by Rs300 per tola in Pakistan amid global market surge

Gold prices in Pakistan climbed on Wednesday, following a global increase in the precious metal’s value. The price per tola reached Rs354,665, gaining Rs300 during the day, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs304,068, up by Rs258. This rise comes after a significant drop on […]

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1 week ago Gold inches up in Pakistan after back to back losses; Check New Prices here

ISLAMABAD – Gold, and silver prices increased in Pakistan amid surge in international market, with per tola gold set at

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1 week ago Consumer confidence increases in Pakistan’s economic environment

LAHORE – The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) has increased in Pakistan by 9.2 per cent over the previous quarter and

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2 w. ago Senate Chairman Gilani, Bishop Daniel pledge fostering Peace, Interfaith Cooperation

Bishop Abraham Azeem Daniel engaged in discussions with Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, focusing on Pakistan’s increasing

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2 w. ago Pakistan showcases booming IT talent at U.S. tech conference

Pakistan wrapped up the final session of the “Pakistan-U.S. Tech Investment Conference 2025” in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The event brought together IT companies, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from both countries. It followed similar sessions held earlier in Dallas and New York. These meetings focused on increasing U.S. investment in Pakistan’s growing tech sector. The […]

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2 w. ago Textile exports grow 7.37% to $16.36 billion in first 11 months of FY 2024

Pakistan’s textile exports increased by 7.37% during the first eleven months of the current financial year, reaching $16.36 billion. This marks a significant rise compared to $15.24 billion in the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The growth was driven by strong performance in key segments. Knitwear exports surged […]

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