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93% public complaints resolved in 2025 as parliamentary affairs ministry handles 21,281 cases

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs reported that 93 percent of public complaints received across Pakistan in 2025 were resolved, with action taken on 21,281 applications during the year. The figures were shared in an official statement outlining steps taken to improve public access, accountability, and transparency in government processes. According to the […]

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Foreign exchange rates

KARACHI, Jan 08 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Thursday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 08, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 12, 2026      USD      280.0243      GBP  […]

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Customs seizes vehicle, smuggled goods worth Rs 79.5 mln

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Peshawar successfully intercepted and seized a ten-wheeler truck bearing registration number TKA-785, carrying a large consignment of smuggled goods. The total market value of the recovered contraband, including the seized vehicle, is estimated at Rs 79.5 million, said a news release here […]

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NA body raises concerns over unjustified increase in school fee

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):The standing committee of National Assembly (NA) on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday criticized the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PIERA) over the unjustified increase in school fees and raised serious concerns about the fee appraisal mechanism linked to quality assessment. The meeting was held under the Convenorship of Dr […]

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NA body on petroleum meets on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP):The meeting of the Standing Committee on the Petroleum Division of the National Assembly was held on Tuesday at the Parliament House, Islamabad, under the Chairmanship of Syed Mustafa Mehmood. The Committee confirmed the minutes of its previous meeting; however, it recommended that a compliance report on the recommendations of the meeting […]

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CM reviews development programmes, orders faster implementation

LAHORE, Jan 06 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that modern infrastructure, clean environment and efficient civic services are the foundation of a new and progressive Punjab. Chairing a meeting to review in detail progress of the Punjab Development Programme, Lahore Development Programme, Model Village Programme, functioning of Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHAs), […]

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Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.06 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.07. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]

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Experts call for urgent action to address Pakistan’s housing needs

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Experts at a seminar here on Wednesday stressed that sustainable urban planning, inclusive finance, corporate engagement, and stronger institutional coordination were critical to tackling Pakistan’s housing shortage and ensuring equitable access to decent housing for all. The policy seminar titled, “National Housing Policy: A Framework for Affordable, Inclusive, and Sustainable Shelter for […]

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FBR holds awareness seminar at GCCI to promote tax compliance, accountability

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP):Pursuing the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s vision to broaden the tax base, the Federal Board of Revenue held a seminar at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to inform the business community of key reforms and measures aimed at broadening the tax base, enhancing voluntary compliance, strengthening transparency and accountability […]

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Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI, Jan 07 (APP):Shipping activity was report at the port where six ships, Xpress Anglesey, GFS Giselle, Sarwat Gas, Stolt Argon, Gaslog Saratoga and Scorpio Honor carrying Container, Chemicals, LPG, LNG and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, Sui Southern Gas Terminal, Pakistan Gas Port Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal […]