9 h. ago Pakistan tenders to buy 300,000 to 500,000 metric tons of sugar

Pakistan’s state agency, the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), has issued an international tender to purchase and import 300,000 to 500,000 metric tons of white refined sugar, European traders said on Friday. The deadline for submission of price offers is July 18. On July 8, Pakistan’s government had approved plans to import 500,000 tons of […]

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13 h. ago BISE Rawalpindi ensures transparency in exams with tech monitoring

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has promised to enhance the transparency of its examination and marking systems by introducing advanced educational technologies. BISE Chairman Muhammad Adnan Khan revealed that all examination centres are now under continuous monitoring through online cameras installed at key locations. This initiative has significantly reduced cheating […]

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13 h. ago Japan breaks internet speed barrier with 1.02 petabits per second

Japan has achieved a groundbreaking world record in internet speed, reaching 1.02 petabits per second in a controlled lab test. The experiment was conducted by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). Researchers used a 19-core optical fiber stretched across 1,800 kilometers to demonstrate the new speed. At this speed, it’s possible to […]

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14 h. ago Dell Laptops Now on Easy Installments, starting from Rs5,800 per Month; See full plans

ISLAMABAD – Laptop prices continue to climb higher across Pakistan amid rising dollar rate and impact of newly imposed taxes,

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16 h. ago Pharma giants on edge as Trump’s 200% tariff warning sparks global alarm

Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop backup plans after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose up to 200% tariffs on imported drugs. The proposed levy, announced this week, could take effect within 12 to 18 months, leaving little time for industry-wide adjustments. Even with the delay, analysts are warning of serious consequences. […]

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17 h. ago Global population set to soar to 11.2 billion by 2100, says UN

The world’s population, currently standing at 7.6 billion, is expected to see a sharp rise in the coming decades, according to the latest United Nations report released in 2025. The report outlines key projections that could significantly impact global resources, development, and planning. According to the data, the global population will likely grow to 8.6 […]

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19 h. ago President and PM rally for family planning to secure Pakistan’s future

On World Population Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged citizens to adopt responsible parenthood and family planning. They emphasized the urgent need to control Pakistan’s fast-growing population to ensure sustainable development and better quality of life. The day aims to highlight the impact of population growth on resources, health, and […]

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19 h. ago Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian exports starting August 1

In a new escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has sent a formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, warning of a 35% import tax on Canadian exports beginning August 1. The warning marks a renewed push in Trump’s aggressive trade policy, with similar letters reportedly sent to over 20 countries this […]

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20 h. ago Chinese firm urges Pakistan to extend support for 1124 MW Kohala Hydropower project

ISLAMABAD – The Chinese-backed Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL) has raised concerns over its exclusion from Pakistan’s revised draft Integrated Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35 and has requested an extension of its Letter of Support (LoS). In a letter to the Power Division, KHCL CEO Liu Yonggang called for a formal notification to extend […]

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21 h. ago Special Savings Certificates: Rs5,300 profit announced on Rs100,000 investment

ISLAMABAD – The Central Directorate of National Savings has slashed the profit rates on Special Savings Certificates with effect from

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22 h. ago Energy minister pushes to limit profits on solar net metering amid power sector reforms

ISLAMABAD — Federal Energy Minister Owais Leghari has renewed efforts to convince the federal cabinet to end provincial taxes on electricity bills and limit profits from solar net metering, despite opposition from provincial governments. He plans to present a revised plan within one to two weeks that would extend the current one to one-and-a-half-year return […]

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30 h. ago Govt eyes $1bn valuation in Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment plan

Pakistan is seeking a valuation of at least $1 billion for the Roosevelt Hotel it owns in New York and is ready to part with a minority stake in the prime Manhattan property as it scouts for a redevelopment partner, a senior government official said. Named after former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, the century-old property […]

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34 h. ago PM directs overhaul of farm lending, sets focus on easy loans for farmers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday instructed the relevant authorities to develop a comprehensive strategy for sustainable agricultural reforms, working in coordination with the provinces to significantly boost production and reduce input costs. During a review meeting on agricultural development, the premier emphasized that the reform process would start with the provision of easy […]

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40 h. ago Sindh govt vacates unsafe Lyari buildings after collapse kills 27, six SBCA officers arrested

KARACHI – The Sindh government has evacuated nine dangerously dilapidated buildings in Karachi’s Lyari area following the tragic collapse of a multi-storey building that claimed 27 lives on July 4. Senior minister Shajeel Memon confirmed on Thursday that demolition work on one unsafe structure had already started, and affected families would receive three-month rent support. […]

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41 h. ago Ahsan Iqbal declares population growth and child stunting as national emergency

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday declared the dual threat of unchecked population growth and widespread child stunting a national emergency. He warned that these challenges are severely undermining Pakistan’s future economic competitiveness, governance capacity, and human development prospects. Speaking at a function held in observance of […]

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41 h. ago Pakistan and Russia plan freight train launch in august to boost trade

MOSCOW – A high-level Pakistani delegation met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and new cooperation projects. The delegation was led by Special Assistants to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and Haroon Akhtar Khan. During the meeting, both sides reviewed political dialogue, trade, energy, regional […]

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44 h. ago US imposes stricter visa rules on Nigerians, limits stay to three months

The United States has rolled back its visa policy for Nigerians, now granting only single-entry, three-month non-immigrant visas instead of the previous five-year, multiple-entry permits. The change affects all Nigerian travelers applying for non-immigrant visas, including business and tourist categories. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria stated that the adjustment is part of a global visa […]

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46 h. ago Hajj 2026: registration extended as 313,000 pilgrims sign up

Good news for those planning to perform Hajj in 2026 — the Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the registration deadline by two more days. Applicants can now submit their forms until July 11, either through designated banks or the official online portal. This decision came after several aspiring pilgrims requested additional time to complete […]

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55 h. ago Govt enacts law to regulate VAs, plans pilot for digital currency

Pakistan has formally enacted its first law to regulate virtual assets, establishing a federal authority to license and oversee crypto-related businesses, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as the country joins a growing list of nations adopting formal oversight of blockchain-based finance. The Virtual Assets Act, 2025 creates the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), […]

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55 h. ago Pakistan’s software services exports surge to over $1bn for first time

Pakistan’s export of software services has seen consistent growth over the last few years, surpassing $1 billion in an 11-month period for the first time in history. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country earned foreign exchange of $1.01 billion through the export of software services during the period […]

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