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Gold price in Pakistan soars by Rs7,800 per tola amid global surge

Pakistan, May 5 -- Gold prices in Pakistan jumped sharply on Monday, tracking gains in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price... Read More


Pakistan to shut 1,000 utility stores, cut 4,000+ jobs on IMF's directive

Pakistan, May 5 -- Pakistan will close 1,000 Utility Stores and cut thousands of jobs by June 30 following IMF's cost-cutting demands. So far, over 2,200 daily-wage employees have already been laid of... Read More


Polio threat rises in Pakistan as virus found widely

Pakistan, May 5 -- Poliovirus is spreading in Pakistan. Samples from 18 districts show the virus. This means a polio outbreak threat exists. Tests found the virus in sewage. The National Institute of ... Read More


Sindh bans all plastic bags from june 15 in major green move

Pakistan, May 5 -- The Sindh government has announced a complete ban on all types of plastic shopping bags across the province, starting June 15, 2025. The Department of Environment, Climate Change, a... Read More


State bank brings interest rate down to 11%

Pakistan, May 5 -- The State Bank of Pakistan has reduced the interest rate by 1%. This change brings the rate down from 12% to 11%. The announcement was made on Monday, May 5, 2025. The decision came... Read More


Trump imposes 100% tariff on foreign films to protect U.S. industry

Pakistan, May 5 -- President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States, including those by American studios filmed abroad. He labeled this foreign production... Read More


Can Pakistan seize its digital future?

Pakistan, May 5 -- Pakistan wants to be a digital leader. It recently won an award for technology. Pakistan co-hosted a big digital investment meeting. This event brought in over $700 million in promi... Read More


Putin says 'yes' to Modi's invite, set to visit India soon

Pakistan, May 5 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, the Kremlin confirmed on Monday. The invitation and acceptance came du... Read More


Daily Times blocked in India amidst digital crackdown

Pakistan, May 5 -- In a significant escalation of digital hostilities, the Indian government has reportedly banned access to several major Pakistani news websites, including the Daily Times, as part o... Read More


Textile exports hit lowest level of FY25 in april despite 10-month growth

Pakistan, May 5 -- Textile exports in April 2025 dropped to the lowest level of the current financial year. Exports stood at $1.22 billion, which is $220 million less than in March and $20 million low... Read More