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Gold prices drop sharply for second day in Pakistan

Pakistan, May 15 -- Local market sees a decline of over Rs6,000 per tola as global rates fall KARACHI - Gold prices in Pakistan dropped for the second consecutive day, bringing relief to potential bu... Read More


Government proposes new tax on petroleum products, delays potential price cuts

Pakistan, May 15 -- The Pakistani government is considering a new tax on petroleum products, which could lead to a delay in expected price cuts. The proposal, under review by the Petroleum Division, s... Read More


Pakistan's women lead South Asia in mobile internet usage growth

Pakistan, May 15 -- GSMA report hails Pakistan's digital breakthrough and rising female connectivity ISLAMABAD - Pakistani women are now using mobile internet at a faster rate than their counterparts... Read More


New SBP rule: No more pen marks on Pakistan's currency notes

Pakistan, May 15 -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a ban on writing anything on currency notes using pens. This decision, announced in a recent statement, aims to preserve the aesthetic i... Read More


ICC announces test championship prize money - How much will Pakistan get?

Pakistan, May 15 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) final. The final will be played between Australia and South Afri... Read More


Medicine sales cross Rs1 trillion in Pakistan, but people still struggle to afford treatment

Pakistan, May 15 -- Pakistan's retail pharmaceutical market has crossed Rs1.049 trillion in sales by March 2025. This marks a 20.6% increase in rupee terms and over 23% in dollar terms. However, this ... Read More


Trump says nuclear deal with Iran is 'very close'

Pakistan, May 15 -- US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington is "very close" to finalizing a nuclear agreement with Iran, suggesting progress in backchannel diplomacy despite lingering ga... Read More


Indian travellers boycott Turkiye, Azerbaijan over Pakistan support

Pakistan, May 15 -- Indian travel to Turkiye and Azerbaijan has plummeted following both countries' public support for Pakistan during its recent military conflict with India. Leading travel platforms... Read More


IAEA declares Pakistan's nuclear sites safe, rejects Indian claims

Pakistan, May 15 -- UN Watchdog Confirms No Radiation Leaks or Damage During Cross-Border Strikes ISLAMABAD - The International Atomic Energy (IAEA) has confirmed that all of Pakistan's nuclear facil... Read More


Pakistan allegedly behind India's rafale purchase scandal, says former indian judge

Pakistan, May 15 -- In a sharp and sarcastic social media post, former Indian Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju mocked the Modi government over India's military setback in its recent conflict with P... Read More