KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, tracking a subdued trend in the international market, as investors remained cautious ahead of a key geopolitical deadline set by Donald Trump regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. In the local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs3,000 to settle at Rs488,462. Similarly,…
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has directed all public-sector bodies to eliminate non-essential expenditure and transfer surplus financial deposits to the provincial exchequer, citing rising welfare spending, public relief measures, and a shortfall in revenue targets. Under the directive, development authorities, Parks and Horticulture Authorities (PHA), Water and Sanitation Agencies (WASA), waste management companies and other…
A security guard standing outside Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. Photo: AFP PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formally notified the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly about arrangements for the Senate by-election scheduled for April 23, directing all members to bring their original CNIC and Assembly membership cards when casting votes….
Move follows Power Division’s request to review rules after concerns over impact on consumers The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday scrapped fees and restored a licensing exemption for solar consumers with systems under 25 kilowatts (kW). According to a notification issued today, under the revised framework, no fee or licence will be…
Interior Minister Moshin Naqvi meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: X Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted permission for spectators to attend the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 playoff matches. In a post on X, Naqvi said, “I just had a meeting with PM Shehbaz,…
Salman Ali Agha enjoys batting at number three for Karachi Kings in the PSL. KARACHI: Salman Ali Agha has started enjoying his participation in the PSL as a regular player. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, he said that the extra responsibility that comes with being a captain is absent in the PSL. In…
PUBLISHED May 03, 2026 KARACHI: Authors usually want their readers to imagine the world presented in their novels. But Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk asked them to literally walk into his. Most novels leave their worlds behind on the page. When the book closes, the characters and their belongings dissolve back into imagination. But in…
. ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia and Qatar will provide Pakistan $5 billion in financial assistance, enabling Islamabad to avert stress on the country’s weak foreign reserves while making external payments by June, Pakistani official sources told Anadolu on Saturday. The development comes as Islamabad is set to repay a $3.5 billion debt to the UAE by…
Over past week, officials from over 10 nations praise Dar for aiding ceasefire talks and stability DPM and FM Ishaq Dar addressing the UNSC session on Palestine in New York. PHOTO: MOFA ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has received unprecedented international recognition for his diplomatic leadership, as Pakistan positioned itself at…
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran on Sunday April 12, 2026 in Islamabad. Photo: Reuters United States Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that intensive 21-hour discussions with Iran did not reach an agreement. He also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for a deal. The US…