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Record early voting turnout in South Korea's presidential election amid political unrest

Pakistan, May 29 -- South Koreans turned out in record numbers on Thursday to cast their votes early in a high-stakes presidential election, according to the National Election Commission. By 11 a.m., ... Read More


NBP Installs ATM Booth at Karachi Cattle Market to Support Cashless Eid Transactions

Pakistan, May 29 -- KARACHI - In a move to facilitate secure and convenient banking during the busy Eid season, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has set up an ATM booth at the cattle market near th... Read More


Trump tells Netanyahu to hold fire on Iran amid hopeful nuclear talks

Pakistan, May 29 -- US President Donald Trump revealed he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike Iran, emphasizing that such action could disrupt ongoing nuclear negotiations. ... Read More


EFS must stay: PRGMEA slams proposal to impose 18% sales tax on exports

Pakistan, May 29 -- The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) on Wednesday opposed any move to impose an 18% sales tax on exporters under the Export Facilitation S... Read More


Retail sector seeks equitable tax reforms in Budget 2025-26

Pakistan, May 29 -- Pakistan's organized retail sector has urged the government to overhaul the current retail taxation structure in the upcoming Finance Bill 2025-26, highlighting the urgent need for... Read More


PHMA urges end to peak-hour electricity tariffs to boost exports

Pakistan, May 29 -- The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) has called upon the government to abolish the outdated peak and off-peak electricity tariff structure, emphasizing that this s... Read More


CCP fines Kingdom Valley Rs150mn for 'misleading advertising'

Pakistan, May 29 -- In order to curb deceptive marketing practices, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a penalty of Rs150 million on Kingdom Valley (Pvt.) Limited, CCP said in a ... Read More


Pakistan's Trade Deficit with Middle East Widens to $11.73 Billion Amid Rising

Pakistan, May 29 -- Pakistan's trade deficit with Middle Eastern countries widened by 9.89% to $11.731 billion during the first ten months of the current fiscal year (July-April FY25), compared to $10... Read More


Murk Tariq Bajari unveils debut collection in a grand fashion showcase

Pakistan, May 29 -- Emerging designer Murk Tariq Bajari introduced her eponymous label, Murk, with a spectacular launch event in Karachi. The evening featured the debut collection titled Floreal, a h... Read More


Chris Evans skips Cannes

Pakistan, May 29 -- Chris Evans, the actor best known as Captain America, made headlines this week, not for walking the Cannes red carpet, but for skipping it altogether. He missed the world premiere... Read More