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IHC approves Practice, Procedure Rules

ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday approved the Practice and Procedure Rules 2025 and Establishment Rules 2025 of the IHC and subordinate courts. Registrar of the Islamabad High Court Muhammad Yar Walana issued separate notifications approving the rules approved by the Chief Justice and judges.  According to the notification issued regarding […]

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Rubina Khalid visits BISP offices in Karachi, directs women to obtain free social protection wallet SIMs

ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (APP):Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson, Senator Rubina Khalid on Wednesday visited the Tehsil Office Aram Bagh, District South, and the Dynamic Registry Center in Karachi, where she interacted with deserving women beneficiaries, listened to their concerns, and issued on-the-spot directives for facilitation. Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad and senior BISP […]

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PM directs for expediting measures to provide loans to SMEs on easy terms

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant institutions to expedite measures for providing loans to small and medium enterprises on easy terms through banks and other financial institutions. Chairing a meeting regarding Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) here at the PM House, the prime minister commended […]

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PM directs for expediting measures to provide loans to SMEs on easy terms

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant institutions to expedite measures for providing loans to small and medium enterprises on easy terms through banks and other financial institutions. Chairing a meeting regarding Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) here at the PM House, the prime minister commended […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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  […]