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Skilled workforce imperative for governance: Dr Zulfiqar

FAISALABAD, Jan 19 (APP):University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that a skilled and well-trained administrative workforce aligned with modern tools played a pivotal role in smooth governance, transparent decision-making and effective service delivery. He was addressing the concluding session of a five-day national outreach training program for managerial and […]

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Women entrepreneurship central to Pakistan’s economic strategy: Haroon

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Monday said Pakistan is preparing to launch its first-ever National Women Entrepreneurship Policy, a landmark initiative that will place women entrepreneurs at the center of economic planning. He addressed the Joint Pakistan–Azerbaijan Women Entrepreneurship Dialogue and highlighted […]

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Gold prices surge by Rs7,500 per tola

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Gold prices witnessed a sharp increase in the local market on Monday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs 7,500 to settle at Rs 489,362. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs6,431 to Rs419,549, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. […]

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CDNS realized Rs725bn savings inflows by Jan 16th in FY 2025-26

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has collected Rs725 billion in savings inflows from July 1st to January 16th of the current fiscal year 2025-26, achieving over half of its annual target and reflecting steady progress in promoting a savings culture in the country. According to officials, the CDNS has set […]

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Pakistan’s Kinnow exports remain on strong trajectory despite Afghan market closure

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Under the proactive leadership of Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce, Pakistan’s kinnow exports have continued to register strong growth despite the closure of the Afghan market, highlighting the success of timely policy measures and export diversification efforts led by the Ministry of Commerce. Despite the disruption of a traditionally significant […]

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Foreign exchange rates

KARACHI, Jan 19 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Monday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 19, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 21, 2026      USD      279.9030      GBP  […]

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Leghari rejects NEPRA findings, says reforms cut circular debt, saved $17bn

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Sunday strongly rebutted observations of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) State of Industry Report 2025, term several conclusions “factually incorrect” and asserting that deep-rooted power sector reforms have already delivered tangible relief to consumers while putting the sector on a […]