National
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan have witnessed a significant increase, following global trends and a weakened rupee, on the eve of a monetary policy meeting. The price of gold (24 carats) rose by Rs1,200 per tola and Rs1,028 per 10 grams, settling at Rs209,500 and Rs164,
Government
Pakistan's currency, the rupee, has reached a new all-time low against the US dollar, hitting Rs288 in the interbank market. This depreciation comes amid delays in the revival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program and the looming risk of default on foreign debt repayment. The
Government
The three-member bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan declared on Tuesday that the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to postpone the Punjab Assembly elections until October 8, 2023, was "unconstitutional" and "illegal." The bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar
Government
The recent verdict of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on the delay of elections in Punjab has sparked a political confrontation between the government and the opposition parties. While the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) welcomed the decision, the ruling party's opponents criticized the judgment and accused the
Government
It appears that there was a recent development in the Supreme Court of Pakistan involving a six-member bench that recalled an interim order issued by Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Aminuddin Khan. The interim order, which had been issued on March 29, had ordered the postponement of suo
Government
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reserved its verdict on the petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regarding the postponement of polls in Punjab. The decision will be announced on Tuesday, after a full day's hearing on Monday. The three-member bench hearing the case
National
The Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Sajid Hussain Turi, has announced that the government is planning to send one million Pakistanis abroad for employment opportunities this year. This announcement was made in an exclusive interview with a private television channel on Sunday. According to Turi, Saudi Arabia will soon be visiting
National
On Friday, an unidentified assailant on a motorcycle shot and killed a Sikh shopkeeper in Garhi Ata Mohammad, an area on the outskirts of Peshawar. Dyal Singh, 35, received two bullets to his head and chest and died on the spot. Singh was originally from the Khyber district but had
Editorial
PAKISTAN, Karachi, March 31, 2023 - Pakistan's leading food and grocery delivery platform, foodpanda, is proud to announce its partnership with The Citizens Foundation (TCF), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education for less privileged children in the country. Through this partnership, foodpanda aims to support TCF’s
National
The price of gold in Pakistan climbed above Rs205,000 per tola on Tuesday as the rupee remained flat against the US dollar in the interbank market. Gold prices moved in line with the rupee-dollar parity as almost all of Pakistan's gold demand is met through imports.
National
The Pakistani government has approved the outsourcing of three major airports in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore to attract foreign investment and generate foreign exchange reserves. The decision was taken by the Economic Coordination Committee, which also approved the engagement of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as a transaction advisor for
Government
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has had his request for exemption from personal appearance in a case against him rejected by a local court. The case was registered after Khan used threatening language against a female judge. Non-bailable arrest warrants were issued for Khan due to his