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NEPRA cut sought under monthly fuel adjustment

Pakistan, Dec. 17 -- The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking a reduction in electricity tariffs under the monthly fue... Read More


Gold and silver prices surge amid global market volatility

Pakistan, Dec. 17 -- Gold prices surged sharply in both international and domestic markets on Wednesday, reflecting heightened uncertainty across global financial systems. Silver also posted a histori... Read More


India proposes expansion of rural employment scheme

Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- India has introduced legislation to expand its 20-year-old rural employment programme by increasing the number of guaranteed workdays. The proposed bill would raise employment fro... Read More


Ceasefire talks on Ukraine gain momentum in Berlin

Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a deal on a ceasefire in Ukraine was closer than ever, following high-level talks in Berlin. The discussions come amid people of Ukra... Read More


Heavy rain deepens humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- Authorities in Gaza warned on Monday that more war-damaged buildings could collapse due to heavy rain, worsening conditions in the already devastated enclave. The weather has also... Read More


Unesco warns of global decline in press freedom of expression

Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- Unesco has painted an alarming picture of press freedom of expression worldwide in its latest Media Development Report 2022-2025. The report urges member states to protect and inv... Read More


Trump files defamation lawsuit against BBC

Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of misleading editing that made it appear he encouraged violence d... Read More


Minister alleges paid social media campaigns run from abroad

Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Monday claimed that Pakistan had uncovered extensive evidence of coordinated and paid online social media campaigns operated largely ... Read More


SBP rate cut draws mixed response from business groups

Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) decision to reduce the policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.50 per cent received mixed reactions on Monday. Foreign investors and business group... Read More


Passengers kidnapped after bus attack near Rahim Yar Khan

Pakistan, Dec. 16 -- Around 15 armed dacoits allegedly from the Katcha area attacked a Quetta-bound passenger bus late Monday night and kidnapped 25 passengers. The assailants injured the driver durin... Read More