The price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs1,900 on Saturday and was sold at Rs397,700 per tola compared to Rs395,800 on the last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also went up by Rs 1,629 to Rs 340,963 against Rs 339,334, while 10 grams of 22 karat gold increased […]
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Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia hits $2.41bn in FY25
Pakistan’s bilateral trade with Central Asian states, along with Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, surged to $2.41 billion in FY25, showing a sharp increase from $1.92 billion in the previous fiscal year. Pakistan’s exports to these countries surged to $1.77 billion, while imports were recorded at $641 million. This represents a clear recovery from FY24, when exports […]
Campaign for repayment of Kisan Card loans starts on Oct 15
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Agriculture & Livestock Punjab Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, to review the recovery campaign of the second phase of Chief Minister Punjab Kisan Card and the relief operations for flood-affected people. The meeting was attended by Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, President Bank of Punjab Zafar […]
Newly-inducted civil servants undergo training at PITAD
As part of the 31st Specialized Training Program (STP) for the newly inducted Civil Service officers of the Commerce & Trade Group, Ministry of Commerce, in Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development (PITAD), visited the headquarters of the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) in Islamabad. The session provided the newly inducted civil servants with an in-depth […]
Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus
The International Paralympic Committee decided on Saturday to lift a partial suspension of Russia and Belarus imposed since Moscow’s incursion into Ukraine in 2022. This decision, taken at the IPC’s general assembly meeting in Seoul, opens the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their own flags at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics next […]
Alcaraz dispels injury fears to reach Tokyo quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz admitted his ankle injury had worried him and was on his mind as he beat Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 at the Japan Open on Saturday. The world number one hurt himself two days earlier in his opening match in Tokyo, crumpling to the ground before playing on with his ankle heavily strapped. […]
Sinner survives to sink qualifier as Swiatek launches Beijing bid
Jannik Sinner survived a scare to sink French qualifier Terence Atmane 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 at the China Open on Saturday as Iga Swiatek launched her title bid. The world number two Italian Sinner will face 57th-ranked Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in the Beijing quarter-finals. “It was a very tough match today,” four-time Grand Slam champion […]
Trump can’t spark US comeback in visit to Ryder Cup
Not even President Donald Trump could make the United States golf team great again but his appearance at Friday’s opening day of the 45th Ryder Cup added fuel to the electric atmosphere around the first tee at Bethpage Black. Europe seized a 5.5-2.5 lead after morning foursomes and afternoon four-ball matches, with American stars Bryson […]
Pak team reaches Kazakhstan for ATF int’l competition
The Pakistan 12&under tennis team has reached Kazakhstan, to participate in the ATF 12&under Intercontinental Team Competition 2025, scheduled to take place in Shymkent from September 27 September to October 5. As many as 12 nations from across the globe are participating in the tournament, said a press release. This event brings together top young […]
Govt asked to establish desi wrestling federation
Rustam-e-Pakistan Bashir Bhola Bhala and other renowned wrestlers from South Punjab, demanded the government establish ‘Desi Wrestling Federation’ for promotion of traditional desi wrestling. Addressing a press conference at the Multan Press Club here on Saturday, the wrestlers said that desi wrestling was our traditional game and urged the government to take immediate steps for […]