Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Interior regarding the preparations of upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. The meeting was attended by top officials, including the Federal Secretary Interior, Additional Secretaries, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, IG Police Islamabad, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Deputy Commandant FC, Sector Commander Pakistan Rangers, […]
Digital retail payments rise to 84% in FY24
Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, Wednesday, stated that the share of digital payments in total retail payments by volume has risen from 76% in FY23 to 84% in FY24 while the overall number of digital retail transactions has increased by 30%. The number of transactions processed using mobile and internet banking is growing […]
118 new dengue cases, one casualty reported in Pindi
The total number of dengue fatalities reach 6 as the dengue fever has claimed another life in Rawalpindi region, showing a continuous surge in positive cases. During the last 24 hours 118 new cases have been reported which is a new highest one-day count in the District. According to the details shared by the District […]
Man given death sentence on two counts for killing wife, her father
Additional District and Sessions Judge Rao Mubasshar Hussan on Wednesday awarded death sentence on two counts to an accused involved in the killing of his wife and father-in-law in the limits of Madina Town police station. As per prosecution, Usman Masih with the abetment of Zeeshan Masih, Akash Masih, etc. had shot dead his wife […]
PSX gains 690 points over buying momentum
Buying momentum was seen at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the session higher by 690 points amid expectations of a further cut in the policy rate. The KSE-100 started the session with a buying spree that largely continued throughout the session. At close, the benchmark index settled […]
Pakistan emerges as 2nd-largest market for Chinese solar products amid energy shift
Pakistan has emerged as a significant new market for Chinese photovoltaic (PV) companies, aligning with its path toward energy transformation. According to statistics from the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), in the first half of 2024, Asia overtook Europe as the largest export destination for PV products and Pakistan has become the second-largest market for […]
Gold prices dip by Rs 600 to Rs 274,900 per tola
The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.600 and was sold at Rs.274,900 on Tuesday compared to its sale at Rs. 275,500 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs 515 to Rs. 235,682 from Rs. 236,197 whereas the price of 10 gram […]
Rupee gains 03 paisa against dollar
Pakistani rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.68 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 277.71. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 278.50 and […]
CDNS to achieve Rs 200bn mark in fresh bonds
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved a target of Rs 200 billion in fresh bonds and achieved 11 percent of the annual target in the first quarter of current fiscal year, from July 1 to September 30th. The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has set an annual target of Rs 1650 […]
Pakistan, Oman agree on MoU on labour, manpower exchange
Pakistan and Oman agreed on the early finalization of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on labor and manpower exchange which would facilitate the enhancement of Pakistan’s workforce and its smooth movement from Pakistan to Oman. This was decided in a recent meeting held in Muscat between Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry […]