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World Bank Approves $300 Million Loan to Punjab for Air Pollution Control The World Bank has sanctioned a $300 million (Rs. 84 billion) loan to

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has officially acquired social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in an all-stock deal valuing xAI at $80 billion and X

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sanctioned a Re1 per unit reduction in electricity tariffs, offering relief to all consumers. This reduction will be financed

The UAE Central Bank has launched a new 100-dirham banknote featuring advanced security measures and a modern design. Made from durable, eco-friendly polymer, the note

The IMF has rejected Pakistan’s request to lower taxes on property transactions. Reports indicate no agreement was reached on reducing the March 2025 targets or

Government’s Smartphone Installment Plan Stalled Over Disagreements The government’s plan to provide mobile phones on installments has hit another roadblock due to disagreements among cellular

Federal Cabinet Members’ Salaries Increased by Up to 188% The salaries and allowances of federal cabinet members have been significantly increased, with federal ministers, ministers

Government Acknowledges Tax Burden on Salaried Class, Pledges Relief When Economy Improves The government has acknowledged the financial strain on the salaried class due to

Pakistan Railways Announces 20% Eid Discount on Train Tickets Pakistan Railways has announced a 20% discount on train tickets for passengers traveling during the three

NAB Seals Malik Riaz’s Property in Bahria Town Phase 7 on Court Orders The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi has sealed a property owned by

Pakistan is exploring the potential of using its surplus electricity to support cryptocurrency mining operations, aiming to attract blockchain-based data centers and strengthen the digital

The federal government is imposing a higher Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) of Rs. 70 per liter on petrol, while charging a significantly lower levy of