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Govt decides to privatise 24 SOEs in three phases

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The federal government has decided to privatise 24 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in three phases. According to details presented in the National Assembly by Federal Minister for P... Read More


Banned Books

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Human Rights Violations in Kashmir by Piotr Balcerowicz & Agnieszka Kuszewska (Routledge/Manohar), Kashmir's Fight for Freedom by Mohd Yosuf Saraf (Feroze Sons, Pakistan), Colonizi... Read More


US trade deal to boosts Pakistan exports, deputy finmin tells NA

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- State Minister for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani said on Thursday Pakistan expected a significant boost in exports to the United States following successful trade negotiat... Read More


Rupee gains 12 paisa against US Dollar

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 12 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 282.55 against the previous day's closing Rs 282.67. However, accordin... Read More


Gold prices soar to Rs362,200 per tola

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed an increase of Rs2,900 on Thursday and was sold at Rs362,200 against its sale at Rs359,300 on the previous trading day, All Pakistan S... Read More


Government boosts BISP funds to fight inflation crisis

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The federal government has increased the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) allocation from Rs 460 billion to Rs 716 billion over two years to help vulnerable families cope wi... Read More


Uzbekistan becomes Pakistan's largest trading partner in Central Asia: envoy

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev on Thursday said that Uzbekistan has now become Pakistan's largest trading partner in Central Asia- a clear reflection of the... Read More


Women's garment exports to China see 18% growth

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Pakistan's garment exports to China recorded robust growth in the first half of 2025, with women's wear shipments rising 18% year-on-year to reach $5.17 million, according to the G... Read More


Home appliance companies deposit Rs90m fine to CCP

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has received a total amount of Rs 90 million from two electronic home appliance brands, paid against the penalties imposed for engaging... Read More


Ministries told to submit proposals for to aid economic recovery

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday underscored the urgency of adopting structural reforms to safeguard the energy sector's ... Read More