A worker has a fuel nozzle to fill the fuel in a car at the Karachi service station on September 16, 2023. – Reuters Kerosene, LDO could be reduced by RS10 and RS7 per liter. The next bimonthly review is due on March 15. The final prices to be determined according to the fluctuation of … Read more
In this photo taken on August 3, 2024, the French climber Benjamin Vedrines returns to the village of Hushe in Gilgit-Baltistan. – AFP Digital platforms to drive 66% of travel sales. Interior tourism increasing in the middle of better infrastructure. The “package vacation” market provided for $ 1.92 billion. Islamabad: the Pakistan travel and tourism … Read more
A man passes in front of the logo of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at his head office in Washington, United States, May 10, 2018. – Reuters Pakistan approves new tax measures, privatization efforts for the IMF. The government aims for economic growth after reaching stability. Pakistan is expected to receive $ 1 billion as … Read more
US President Donald Trump points out when he speaks in Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, United States, February 18, 2025.-Reuters Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that cars would remain about 25%, with more details on the issue that should be announced on April 2. On Friday, Trump said that the samples … Read more
Listen to the article The majority of Pakistan will know the cold and dry time today, the mountain areas that should see significant cold conditions during the night. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, regions such as Mirrier, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and northwestern Balutchistan are likely to attend light rains and snowfall on the … Read more
An investor can be seen talking on the phone in front of the digital screen of the Pakistan Stock Exchange. — AFP/File Foreign sales continue this week. Positive contributions come from the last session of the week. The current account becomes in surplus, says the expert. KARACHI: The stock market is expected to continue its … Read more
First Israeli hostages expected to be released after ceasefire deal reached – CBS News Watch CBS News The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas should come into force this weekend and the first hostages should be released on Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, … Read more
A representative image of a transmission tower, also known as an electricity pylon. — AFP/File Prime Minister Shehbaz is holding a federal cabinet meeting today. The government approves the proposal to reduce capacity costs. The Prime Minister considers the revised agreements a major achievement. The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved revised agreements with 14 independent … Read more
A currency dealer counts US dollars at a store in Karachi, May 19, 2022. — AFP/File The rupee ends the week at 278.56 against the US dollar on Friday. It will remain stable thanks to the IMF program: report. The currency will move in tight ranges over the next few sessions. KARACHI: Thanks to healthy … Read more
A view of the Green Line Express train connected to new coaches imported from China at a station. — APPLICATION/File Pakistan Railways plans to launch a high-speed express train between Lahore and Karachi, similar to the Green Line Express which runs between Islamabad and Karachi via Lahore. “The main objective of this new train service … Read more
A trader counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange office in Peshawar. — Reuters/File The banking sector rate increased from 39% to 44%. The national treasury is expected to receive between 70 and 75 billion rupees in taxes. ADR to be replaced by fixed maximum slab ratios. ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to add … Read more
A man draped in a shawl crosses a bridge in Karachi. — AFP/File The ongoing cold wave hitting the country, including Karachi, is likely to intensify further during the second week of January 2025, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted on Wednesday. Talk to Geo news, PMD chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz said, “The cold may … Read more