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Hike In Cigarette Prices Prompted Some To Quit Smoking: Study

Pakistan, April 18 -- Hike in prices of tobacco products, primarily due to a 154% hike in taxes on the product by the government, has seen a corresponding decline in consumption of the injurious produ... Read More


Record Rains Wash Off Dubai's Glitz

Pakistan, April 17 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has to seed clouds for rains to address its water shortage, got more than what it bargained for after it was hit with record post-Eidul Fitr... Read More


Concerned Over Events Happening With Sister Bushra Bibi: Maryam Riaz Wattoo

Pakistan, April 17 -- Bushra Bibi's sister, Maryam Riaz Wattoo, has expressed concern over the events she has faced while serving her sentence at her Bani Gala mansion, which has been declared a sub-j... Read More


IMF Predicts Slower GDP Growth, Lower Inflation, Unemployment For Pakistan In 2024

Pakistan, April 17 -- Pakistan's economy is set to improve in 2024, albeit at a slower pace than expected, with its gross domestic product (GDP) improving from a recessionary 2023. Inflation is projec... Read More


Pensions, Benefits For Justice Rana Shamim, Other Retired Judges Of GB's Top Court Challenged

Pakistan, April 17 -- The Supreme Court has overruled objections raised by its registrar's office on a Constitution petition filed against the entitlement of pension and benefits for the chief judge a... Read More


Govt Hikes Petrol Price By Rs4.53

Pakistan, April 16 -- The federal government has raised the price of petrol by Rs4.53 per liter for the next two weeks in response to the rise in global oil prices. According to a notification issue... Read More


Heavy Rainfall Expected In Karachi From April 17 To 19

Pakistan, April 16 -- The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts that rain and thunderstorms will reach several regions of the country, including Karachi, beginning April 16. According to... Read More


IMF Urges Pakistan To Tax non-essential Items Including Cigarettes

Islamabad, April 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Pakistan to overhaul tax machinery and to tax non-essential items including cigarettes to boost revenue and improve public ... Read More


IMF Urges Pakistan To Tax Non-Essential Items, Including Cigarettes Claim Health Advocates

Pakistan, April 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Pakistan overhaul its tax machinery and to tax non-essential items including luxury goods and even cigarettes to boost reven... Read More


Faizabad Dharna Commission Gives Clean Chit To Ex-ISI Chief

Pakistan, April 16 -- Key points Purported fragments from commission's report says Lt Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed acted on directions of federal cabinet and approval from COAS Gen (retired) Qamar Javed... Read More