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IESCO slaps Rs 554 mln fines, 3,185 power thieves arrested
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has imposed fines amounting to over Rs 554 million on consumers involved in electricity theft across six operational circles, as part of its intensified anti-power theft campaign. According to IESCO’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Engineer Ch. Khalid Mahmood, police arrested 3,185 offenders during the drive. He […]
Maktab launch signals national resolve for digital transformation in higher education: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said the launch of Maktab, an integrated digital platform introduced under the Higher Education Commission (HEC), was a clear message of Pakistan’s national resolve to transform higher education through digital governance, transparency and performance-based systems. Addressing the online launching […]
Railways launches major track upgradation, expansion drive in country
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):Pakistan Railways has launched an extensive programme to upgrade aging rail infrastructure, expand the network and restore long-neglected sections, with the objective of improving safety, reducing travel time and strengthening national connectivity. “The department owns a total of 11,881 track kilometers and 7,791 route kilometers across the country, adding that nearly 67 […]
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):Following are the selling/buying rates Of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Tuesday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.90 […]
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KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):EXCHANGE RATES FOR CURRENCY NOTES CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.90 278.88 GBP 382.23 377.73 EUR […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 06 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Tuesday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 06, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 08, 2026 USD 280.0543 GBP […]
Export growth essential for economic revival: FPCCI
LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has emphasized that increasing exports is imperative for the improvement and stabilization of national economy. He was addressing a “Roundtable Conference on Identifying a Roadmap for Enhancing Exports” organized here at the FPCCI Regional Office on Monday. The conference […]
Customs foils an attempt to smuggle Marijuana worth Rs.42 mln at Karachi Airport
ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Collectorate of Customs (Airports), Karachi, Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU), has successfully foiled a major attempt to smuggle 2.26 kg marijuana worth Rs.42 million into Pakistan. During routine scrutiny at the Immediate Clearance Group (ICG), Karachi, customs officials intercepted a suspicious parcel arriving from the United States of America, said a news […]
‘GB emerges as Northern Gateway under CPEC’
LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Growing strategic and economic importance of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become a catalyst for inclusive growth, regional connectivity and sustainable development in Pakistan’s northern areas. Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Nazir Hussain stated this in a think-tank session held here at PCJCCI Secretariat […]
100 new sectors to be established in PRA to enhance revenue base
LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra here Monday chaired a review meeting on the achievement of revenue targets. During the meeting, proposals regarding the establishment of 100 new sectors within the PRA and the induction of new officers were reviewed to further broaden the tax net. The Chairman appreciated the […]