Islamabad: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Secretary Power Division, Dr. Fakhar-e-Alam Irfan, to review progress on the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters by Distribution Companies (DISCOs) on all provincial an…
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Gold price falls Rs3, 700 per tola to Rs458, 236
Islamabad: The price of gold in the country declined on Wednesday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs3, 700 to Rs458, 236 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.
The price of 24-karat gold for 10 gr…
PSX stays bearish, loses another 1, 109 points
Islamabad: The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bearish trajectory on Wednesday, shedding 1, 109. 15 points, a negative change of 0. 62 percent, to close at 176, 846. 36 points against 177, 955. 51 points rec…
President calls for stronger compliance mechanisms to ensure effective relief to taxpayers
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for stronger mechanisms to monitor compliance with the decisions and recommendations of Federal Tax Ombudsmen, stressing that relief provided to complainants should be meaningful and effective…
Red-White spirit shines in Islamabad as Indonesian community celebrates independence
Islamabad: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad hosted hundreds of Indonesian nationals living in Pakistan to commemorate the 81st Independence of Indonesia at the Embassy’s premises.
They were enthusiastic about wearing various tr…
Qaiser Sheikh calls for unity among politicians for country’s progress
Islamabad: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Wednesday called for political unity and collective efforts to address national issues in the larger interest of the country’s prosperity and progress.
Talking to …