ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in both global and local markets have declined for the third day in a row. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs. 2,100 to Rs. 477,862, while the price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs. 1,801 to Rs. 409,689. Meanwhile, […]
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PESHAWAR: The government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has announced a province-wide “pen-down” strike, accusing the federal government of discriminatory treatment. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the strike would take place on May 6. He said emergency services would remain exempt. Afridi alleged that the federal government was targeting the province due to its political leadership.
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CHARSADDA: Gunmen shot dead a senior leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and prominent cleric, Maulana Muhammad Idrees, in a targeted attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, officials said. Police and local administration said the incident took place in the Utmanzai area of Charsadda district. Idrees was travelling from his home to a madrassa when
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and called for strict adherence to the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran to enable diplomatic efforts. The UAE’s Ministry of Defense said its air defenses intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles, and four
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit increased by 20.28 percent in the first ten months of the current financial year, official data showed on Tuesday. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the trade gap also rose sharply on a monthly basis by 43.50 percent. From July to April, the deficit widened significantly due to falling
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ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on Monday released its annual report for 2025, warning of a deteriorating human rights situation across the country. The report recorded a 25 percent rise in gender-based violence. It documented 2,586 cases of cyber harassment targeting women. It also reported 470 so-called “honor killings.” Pakistan ranked 130th out
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ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned what it described as missile and drone attacks allegedly launched by Iran, labeling the incidents as a “dangerous provocation” and affirming its right to respond to any threats against its sovereignty and security. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement denouncing the attacks
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reasserted its commitment to safeguarding key energy infrastructure and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of fuel across the country during a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The meeting reviewed security arrangements for oil refineries and storage facilities nationwide. The session was attended by the Minister for Information Technology. During
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed members of the federal cabinet to submit detailed reports outlining their ministries’ performance over the past two years, according to official sources. The move is seen as part of an ongoing effort by the government to evaluate its progress and improve governance ahead of upcoming fiscal and political
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WASHINGTON: The US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that global oil prices will decline rapidly once the ongoing conflict involving Iran comes to an end. Trump shared his views on international developments, economic expectations, and his personal outlook. Trump drew a comparison between political leadership and personal health, stating that just as illness becomes
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