SPI stuck at 9.6%, poor suffer more
IMF projects 7.2% inflation this fiscal year, up from its earlier 6.3% estimate. PHOTO: PIXABAY…
SPI stuck at 9.6%, poor suffer more
IMF projects 7.2% inflation this fiscal year, up from its earlier 6.3% estimate. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended August 20, 2026 remained stuck at a year-on-year increase of 9.66%, with the burden falling even heavier on poorer households, as energy and essential food prices continued to reflect the…
Gold prices in Pakistan today- August 21, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices rose in the global and local markets for the third consecutive day on Saturday, while silver prices remained stable. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $57 to $4,604. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of…
PM orders inquiry into non-functional CT coronary angiography facility at PIMS
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday took notice of the non-functional Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography (CTCA) facility at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and constituted an inquiry committee to determine the facts and responsibility. The PM constituted a committee headed by the Establishment Division federal secretary,…
Rs3.4b NIETE project to build human capital
ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that education remained the backbone of a nation’s development and prosperity, and that Pakistan’s path to progress fundamentally depends on quality education and the preparation of highly capable teachers. Every nation must equip its young generation with quality knowledge while developing their productive capacity, creativity and problem-solving…
Gambhir impressed by rise in young players
Gautam Gambhir said it was up to the Indian cricket board to decide his fate as coach after overseeing a 2-0 Test series defeat to South Africa on Wednesday. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: India coach Gautam Gambhir said he was pleased with the rise in younger players ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka on…
Mustafa Kamal calls for creation of new administrative units, says existing system paralysed
Sharjeel Memon says PPP has already stated clear policy, no route other than constitutional procedure acceptable Health Minister Mustafa Kamal addressing the Pakistan-China Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference on Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Biotechnology Sector in Islamabad on July 18, 2026. Photo: APP KARACHI: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Saturday called for the creation of new administrative…
Chinese fund eyes energy, infrastructure
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday held a meeting with a delegation of the Silk Road Fund (SRF), a major Chinese investment fund, led by its Chairperson Zhu Jun, to discuss investment opportunities and avenues…
Arteta hails Arsenal’s desire
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the match. Photo: REUTERS/File LONDON: Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s dominant 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday proved the champions have not lost their hunger for silverware. Arteta’s side picked up where they left off last season, cruising to victory over out-classed…
DR Congo receives 1st batch of vaccines to contain Ebola outbreak
50,000 more doses expected as MSF warns affected communities not receiving adequate support to contain virus People at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in the Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The Democratic Republic of Congo has received the first…
President calls for stronger Pakistan-Malaysia cooperation in law enforcement, security
Says relation rooted in shared faith, culture, mutual respect and strong people-to-people ties President Asif Ali Zardari in a meeting with Malaysian Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and his delegation in Islamabad on August 22, 2026. Photo: Radio Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday called for further strengthening of Pakistan-Malaysia…
