Pakistan achieved a tax-to-GDP ratio of 10.8%, exceeding the target of 10.6pc for the ongoing fiscal year, which will pave the way for Islamabad to get the second tranche of the loan program. Exclusively talking to Finance Adviser Khurram Shehzad highlighted that Pakistan’s achievement represents the highest half-yearly tax-to-GDP ratio in the past four years. […]
On a Week-on-Week basis, the inflation however witnessed a nominal decrease of 0.07 percent for the combined consumption groups during the week under review as compared to the last week. According to the PBS, sugar prices have increased for the fifth consecutive week by Rs. 1.31 per kilogram (Kg). Furthermore, the prices of 18 essential […]
According to police, the victim, identified as Athar, was shot in the chest by robbers when he resisted their attempt to rob him. The incident occurred when Athar and his brother-in-law were riding a motorcycle. The robbers attempted to stop them, but when they found nothing valuable, they shot Athar and fled the scene. The […]
According to sources, the initiative will see 21,000 students from government schools receiving winter apparel starting January 13. The distribution will occur in Lahore and three other districts, including Narowal, Rajanpur, and Layyah. Students will receive items such as sweaters, coats, shoes, and uniforms as part of this program. The project, launched on the directives […]
Pakistan is all set to take on South Africa in the second Test match of the series in Cape Town today. The playing XI for Pakistan includes captain Shan Masood, Saeem Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, and Mohammad Rizwan. Additionally, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Aamer Jamal, Mir Hamza, Khurram Shehzad, and Mohammad Abbas have […]
According to an FIA spokesperson, the suspects were apprehended during operations in various areas of Gujranwala and Gujrat. Among the arrested is Khurram Shehzad, identified as a key operative for international agents based in Libya. The FIA revealed that the accused charged a family Rs1mln to send a minor child to Europe via a boat. […]
As part of the joining ceremony, flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members — Pakistan, along with Denmark, Greece, Panama, and Somalia — were installed at UNSC’s stakeout at the UN Headquarters in New York. The new members replaced Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland whose terms ended on December 31, 2024. Pakistan’s Alternate […]
As per details, the Islamabad High Court concluded 10,571 cases in 2024, according to an official report. Chief Justice IHC Aamer Farooq led the efforts by delivering verdicts in 2,525 cases, the highest by any judge in 2024. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani ranked second with verdicts in 1,616 cases, followed by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq […]
Furthermore, according to the currency website, the selling rate has remained constant at Rs74.4. The relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is characterized by a long-standing and mutually advantageous partnership, highlighted by substantial financial support from the kingdom. Omani Rial to Pakistani rupee rate; 3 Jan 2025 Every year, millions of Pakistani expatriates employed in […]
Data from the currency website indicated that the Omani Rial weakened today by 96 paise to the Pakistani Rupee in the open market. Conversion of 500 and 1000 OMR to PKR On January 3, the prevailing exchange rate suggests that 500 Rial is equivalent to Rs.359,750 whereas 1,000 OMR amounts to Rs.719,500 in Pakistani currency. […]
