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ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $7 billion bailout package for Pakistan on Wednesday. This came after Pakistan pledged to reform its agriculture income tax, transfer fiscal responsibilities to the provinces, and limit subsidies. The Prime Minister’s Office announced that the IMF’s Executive Board had given the green light to a 37-month Extended …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday about a “sharp rise in problematic social media use” among European teens. This increase, WHO said, is harming their mental health. In addition, WHO’s European branch highlighted that over one in 10 adolescents are at risk of problematic gaming. The health body defines “problematic use” as young …
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Adeela Khudabaksh, a suspect in an alleged suicide bombing plot, spoke at a press conference held by the Balochistan government in Quetta on Wednesday. She admitted she had been “led astray by a few individuals.” Flanked by her parents, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind, and MPA Farah Azeem Shah, Khudabaksh revealed that negative influences had …
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Gold prices in Pakistan continued to break records on Wednesday. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola surged by Rs2,500, bringing the new rate to an all-time high of Rs275,500. Steady Climb in Prices Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold also increased. It rose by Rs2,144, …
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has denied rumors of introducing a mini budget this fiscal year. Hamid Ateeq Sarwar, FBR Member Inland Revenue (IR) Policy, confirmed there was no need for a mini budget starting from October 1. He assured that the FBR aims to collect Rs 2,600-2,700 billion in taxes from July …
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The accountability court, hearing the £190 million corruption case, has given a final deadline to the lawyers of Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The court instructed them to cross-examine the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officer at the next hearing. This session took place inside Adiala Jail. Both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were …
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Gold prices in Pakistan surged significantly on Tuesday, following a rise in international markets. The price of gold per tola increased by Rs1,100, reaching a record high of Rs273,000. This information was confirmed by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold rose by Rs943, settling at Rs234,053. This …
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The Sindh Government and the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) have launched a citywide operation to reclaim public spaces. The operation aims to remove encroachments and restore access to essential areas across the city. This decision follows a meeting between Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab and Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah. During the meeting, they agreed …
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Thousands of women are dying from heart disease each year due to the misconception that it is a “man’s disease.” Doctors and scientists warn that this belief is costing women’s lives. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for women globally. Despite advances in medical treatments, many women are dying unnecessarily because they …
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Earth is about to gain a temporary companion in space – a mini-moon known as 2024 PT5. This near-Earth asteroid (NEA) will enter Earth’s orbit on 29 September 2024. However, its stay will be brief. The asteroid will orbit Earth for just under two months before it returns to its solar journey. 2024 PT5 is …
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