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Karachi has no shortage of talent, says RCA Karachi President as U-15 challenge league begins
KARACHI, Jan 19 (APP):President of the Regional Cricket Association Karachi (RCAK), Nadeem Omar, said that Karachi has no shortage of cricketing talent and that future stars are already visible at the Under-15 level. He expressed these views while addressing players during the inauguration of the RCAK Under-15 Challenge League Cricket Tournament at the Oval Ground, […]
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets Saudi counterpart on Davos sidelines to boost economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with Mohammed Aljadaan, Finance Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. The bilateral engagement provided an opportunity for both leaders to exchange views on Pakistan’s […]
Pakistan committed to support Chinese investors: Rana Tanveer
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Monday said that Pakistan remained fully committed to strengthening its strategic economic partnership with China by providing a conducive and investor-friendly environment, particularly in the agriculture and food security sectors. Addressing the Pakistan–China Investment Conference, he said the Ministry of National […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rupee gains 03 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 03 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.92 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 279.95. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]
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. […]
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 […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 19 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in the kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Monday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE […]
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 […]