Business
Gold prices across Pakistan remained unchanged on Tuesday despite a rise in international bullion markets. According to market sources, the local price stability was likely due to limited trading activity during the Eid holidays. The price of 24-karat gold held steady at Rs358,400 per tola, while 10 grams
Business
Foreign currency exchange rates in Pakistan remained largely unchanged on June 10, 2025, with no major movements observed in the open market. According to local exchange dealers, the US dollar maintained its position, being bought at Rs282.70 and sold at Rs284.40, showing no shift from the previous day’
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The number of animals sacrificed during Eid-ul-Azha in Pakistan dropped by nearly one million this year, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Tanneries Association. The decline reflects rising inflation, higher livestock prices, and increasing financial pressure on households. Approximately 6.98 million animals were slaughtered across the
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As Eid al-Adha celebrations wind down, many households are still enjoying dishes made from sacrificial meat—especially the organ cuts that are often prepared and eaten soon after the Qurbani. Items like liver, kidney, brain, and heart sparked both excitement and debate this year. While some people were quick
Business
The federal government is reportedly planning a wide range of tax changes in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a particular focus on cash withdrawals, e-commerce, and petrol-powered vehicles. According to officials familiar with the discussions, the government may increase the withholding tax on
Business
The Economic Policy Business Development Think Tank has strongly recommended that the Super Tax should apply only to corporations with profits exceeding Rs 10 billion, and that withholding taxes on tax-filer property buyers be withdrawn to revive the real estate sector. These proposals are part of the Budget Proposals
Sports
A recently unveiled statue of legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram at Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad has become the centre of online attention — but not for the reasons intended. Meant to honour one of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers in history, the tribute instead drew criticism and humour for failing
Business
inDrive.Delivery, a fair-play courier service by inDrive, has launched Business Mode in Pakistan — a dedicated feature set for entrepreneurs and small business owners — following an estimated 36% increase in B2B activity over recent six months. The new mode offers streamlined tools for frequent business senders, including in-app
Sports
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been formally indicted by the Hambantota High Court on charges related to match-fixing during the 2020 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), local media reported on Thursday. The 40-year-old ex-spinner is accused of attempting to corrupt two fellow
Health
A modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has officially opened in Dera Ismail Khan, offering life-saving treatment for premature and seriously ill newborns. The facility, considered one of the most advanced in the province, is equipped with the latest technology and designed to meet international neonatal care standards. Hospital
National
Traffic police in Lahore have begun using body cameras on Mall Road as part of a new step toward greater transparency and accountability. The cameras are being built directly into the uniforms of traffic wardens to monitor their daily interactions with the public. Lahore’s Chief Traffic Officer, Dr Athar
National
What began as a celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) long-awaited IPL victory ended in heartbreak after a stampede near Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed the lives of 11 people, most of them young fans. The incident occurred on Wednesday as massive crowds gathered to welcome home