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Currency exchange rates in Pakistan showed minor fluctuations on July 24, as global economic sentiment remained cautiously optimistic. The US Dollar (USD) held firm, trading at Rs287 for buying and Rs288.3 for selling. This slight uptick reflected continued investor preference for the greenback amid shifting global market trends. The
Health
A widely used weight-loss drug known as GLP-1 receptor agonist may offer greater protection against dementia in people with type 2 diabetes than the commonly prescribed medication metformin, a new international study has found. Metformin continues to be the first treatment option for type 2 diabetes. However, GLP-
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inDrive, the global mobility platform known for its peer-to-peer pricing model, has reported a four-fold year-on-year growth in its City-to-City service across Pakistan. The intercity service is now popular among drivers and passengers, especially on routes like Lahore to Islamabad, Lahore to Gujranwala,
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The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) destroyed over 2,270 kilogrammes of unsafe poultry meat during a surprise operation at Lahore’s Tollinton Market, one of the city's busiest centres for meat distribution. The early morning inspection was part of a wider campaign targeting the sale of low-quality
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Punjab has launched a landmark initiative to help prisoners maintain closer ties with their families during incarceration. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a new policy that allows eligible inmates to live temporarily with their immediate families inside jail premises, a move described as the first of its kind in
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Pakistan’s power distribution companies suffered significant financial setbacks during the fiscal year 2023–24, collectively incurring losses exceeding Rs. 276 billion, according to an audit report that has raised serious concerns over inefficiencies in the country’s energy sector. The report revealed that transmission and distribution (T&D)
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched a major Rs20 billion solar energy programme to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and tackle the province’s ongoing electricity shortfall. The project aims to bring affordable, renewable energy to thousands of households struggling with long hours of load-shedding. In the initial
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Lahore is set to introduce electric trams to its public transport system, marking another step toward environmentally friendly urban mobility. The initiative follows the recent deployment of electric buses in the city and is aimed at reducing air pollution and traffic congestion. According to a spokesperson for the Orange Line
Health
Researchers at the National Research Center on Camels (NRCC) in Rajasthan’s Bikaner have discovered that antibodies and tears from camels may help neutralise venom from 26 species of snakes. The study offers new hope to regions where snakebites are a serious public health issue. India records around 58,000
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A staff member of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been detained in connection with the alleged theft of a passenger’s luggage at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The incident took place shortly after flight PK-305 arrived from Lahore. A female passenger reported her luggage missing upon landing and
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A woman in Karachi has delivered five babies at once in a private hospital located in Baldia Town, marking a rare multiple birth case in the city. According to medical officials, the quintuplets were born prematurely and weighed significantly less than average. Due to complications, particularly difficulty in breathing, they
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The Government of Pakistan has outlined a plan to gradually eliminate electricity subsidies for protected consumers—those who use up to 200 units per month—by 2027, according to ARY News, citing the Secretary of the Power Division. During a Public Accounts Committee meeting chaired by Junaid Akbar Khan, Secretary