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Water CrisisPublished on: October 4, 2025 1:08 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- At a recent briefing with the World Bank, Sindh's Chief Minister laid bare a devastating truth: more than 90 per cent of rural households in his province rely on unsafe wells. That... Read More


Lawsuit challenges Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa feePublished on: October 4, 2025 1:03 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- A coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups filed a lawsuit Friday to stop President Trump's new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas. The legal challenge targets a presidential o... Read More


Govt launches new pension scheme for federal hiresPublished on: October 4, 2025 12:57 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- The federal government has officially launched a major pension reform, replacing the old pension system for new recruits with a contributory pension scheme. Under the new rules, fe... Read More


Ceasefire hope grows as Shehbaz, Trump push peacePublished on: October 4, 2025 12:43 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed signs of an upcoming ceasefire in Gaza. On Saturday, he praised Hamas' recent statement supporting a U.S.-proposed plan. The PM said this... Read More


Another day, another record high for PSXPublished on: October 4, 2025 12:40 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 500.44 points, showing a positive change of 0.30 percent, closing at... Read More


Islamabad, Riyadh to forge partnership in AI, cybersecurityPublished on: October 4, 2025 12:39 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia plan to forge a partnership in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, Pakistani state media reported on Friday. The report came af... Read More


FBR slaps 40% regulatory duty on import of used carsPublished on: October 4, 2025 12:39 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 40% Regulatory Duty (RD) on the commercial import of old and used vehicles, according to a notification issued on Wednesday. The d... Read More


Rupee gains 1 paisa against dollarPublished on: October 4, 2025 12:30 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 281.26 against the previous day's closing of Rs 281.27. However, accordi... Read More


Gold, silver prices remain unchangedPublished on: October 4, 2025 12:30 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- The gold and silver prices remained steady across the country on Friday, according to the latest data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price ... Read More


SBP injects over Rs 9.99tr in the marketPublished on: October 4, 2025 12:28 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), injected Rs 9,995.35 billion through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah based Open Market Operations (OMO) on Friday to maintai... Read More