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Reliance on such inflows reflects chronic weakness of industrial, agricultural base Maximum limit per person, per calendar year, to buy foreign currency, in the form of cash or outward remittances, will also be reduced from $100,000 to $50,000. photo: file KARACHI: The strong rupee is luring imports, impacting domestic industry competitiveness and hurting exports. For … Read more
[ Two experts said that the central bank might signal an increase in the rate in the next monetary policy meeting to be held in May 2021. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: In the cacophony of Pakistan’s economic discourse, where inflation, debt and International Monetary Fund (IMF) negotiations dominate headlines, some of the most critical issues remain … Read more
LAHORE: World Falconry Day was observed by Lahore Zoo by hosting a special exhibition highlighting various species of falcons and their ecological importance. A large number of visitors, including children, students, and families, were briefed on falcon identification, natural habitats, and feeding patterns, with an emphasis on understanding the cultural and environmental value of these … Read more
Daryl Mitchell scored 119 for New Zealand in their first ODI against West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Photo: AFP CHRISTCHURCH: A fighting Daryl Mitchell century set up a tense seven-run win for New Zealand over West Indies in the first one-day international in Christchurch on Sunday. A hobbling Mitchell struck 119 as the … Read more
KARACHI: The schedule for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11 has become a major issue, as franchises are demanding a significant increase in the number of matches following the inclusion of two new teams, while the PCB is reluctant due to the limited available window. According to details, the 11th edition of the … Read more
You asked Somini Sengupta, our international climate reporter, about the science and the politics. She responded from COP30 in Brazil.
. The writer is a public health specialist who works for the Population Council Islamabad In recent weeks, Islamabad has witnessed a flurry of activity with the inauguration of flyovers and underpasses aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving mobility across a rapidly expanding city — a trend mirrored in other major provincial cities. These projects … Read more
Trump’s plan says PA reforms could open a credible path to Palestinian self-rule and eventual statehood Netanyahu spoke after the US and Muslim-majority nations backed a UN draft supporting Trump’s Gaza peace plan. PHOTO: REUTERS Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel remained opposed to a Palestinian state after protests by far-right coalition allies … Read more
Food inflation spirals in Sunday markets as chicken being sold at Rs410 per kg, mutton at Rs2,500 per kg Sugar crisis. (file) Photo RAWALPINDI: Sugar prices in Rawalpindi and Islamabad remain out of control, with open market rates at Rs200 per kilogram and rural areas selling at Rs210 per kilo. The administrations of both cities appear … Read more
Under the new rules, people granted asylum would have to wait 20 years, rather than the current five, before applying for permanent residency.
