Politics

Cabinet Approves New Directors on Universal Service Fund Board

The federal cabinet has approved new directors on the Universal Service Fund (USF) Company Board including three from the private sector for the development of telecommunication services across the country.According to the summary approved by the Cabi…

Economy

Study Calls for Further Hike in Taxes on Tobacco Products

The prevalence of tobacco use in Pakistan has reached alarming levels, with approximately 31 million adults, or about 19.7 percent of the adult population, currently consuming tobacco products.In a recent study titled “Raising Tobacco Tax Rates to Pro…

Economy

Price of Gold in Pakistan Posts Slight Increase in Outgoing Week

The price of gold remained largely stable in the outgoing week and registered an increase of Rs. 900 per tola.According to the data released by All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold (24 carats) went up by Rs. 4…

Economy

First group of intending pilgrims departs for Makkah on Monday

First group of intending pilgrims is set to depart for Makkah Mukarramah on Monday.Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Javed Iqbal reports from Madinah that the first batch of 773 intending pilgrims, who have completed their eight-day stay in Madinah Munaw…

General

PAF salutes resolve of Pakistani nation on Youm-e-Takbeer

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has presented salute to the resolve of entire Pakistani nation on the silver jubilee of conduct of nuclear tests by Pakistan marking the historic day of Youm-e-Takbeer.According to the PAF Spokesperson, Pakistan demonstrated i…

General

PNS Shahjahan participates in Langkawi Int’l maritime & aerospace exhibition

Pakistan Navy Ship SHAHJAHAN visited Port Langkawi, Malaysia and participated in Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition-LIMA 23.The visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing interoperability between participating …