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Russian Folk Show at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) auditorium. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) auditorium was filled to capacity on Wednesday evening as the celebrated Lyudmila Zykina Russian Folk Ensemble “RUSSIA” delivered a mesmerizing cultural performance, delighting a jam-packed audience of diplomats, government officials, and cultural enthusiasts. The … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) National Coordinator Lt General Sarfraz Ahmad on Thursday laid out a roadmap to make the economy competitive by substantially reducing the corporate tax burden, cutting down interest rate and having a pragmatic exchange rate. In an address to Pakistan’s leading businesspersons, the SIFC coordinator said that the country’s “growth … Read more
[ Nepra officials warned Gepco over the illegal installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) on small meters. They said that the company was installing AMI without approval of the regulator and even without data backup. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Power firms admitted on Thursday that solar net metering has led to a reduction in the burden … Read more
[ Total forex deposits oscillate around $19.6b; gold steady despite global dip on Fed cut jitters KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a marginal increase during the week ended November 21, 2025, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reporting a $9 million rise in its holdings. According to data released on Thursday, the SBP’s … Read more
LONDON: Britain on Wednesday approved plans for a major new film studio to the west of London, overriding local council concerns about the impact on the environment, in a bid to spur economic growth with a boost to the creative sector. The Marlow Film Studio development has become a test case for Prime Minister Keir … Read more
Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik. ISLAMABAD: The government has collected over Rs66 billion through the recent increase in petroleum levy, the Senate was informed on Thursday, as a lawmaker questioned why fuel prices have not decreased despite a fall in global oil rates. Responding to a query raised by Senator Kamil Ali … Read more
Even the companies building the technology don’t seem exactly sure where it’s headed.
KARACHI: MNA and Patron-in-Chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani has issued a three-day ultimatum to India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, demanding the withdrawal of his controversial statement. If the statement is not retracted, a protest will be staged outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, he warned. Vankwani issued the ultimatum … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney reached a tentative deal with the province as part of his program to curb the country’s economic dependence on the United States.
From Jan. 14, visitors to the museum from outside the European Economic Area will pay 45 percent more for entry to help finance its ambitious renovation plan.
