Hamas said on Friday it agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last living American hostage held in Gaza, after receiving a proposal from mediators to continue negotiations on the second phase of a ceasefire deal. Hamas said in a statement that it responded “positively” to the proposal that was presented […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against sugar hoarders and those responsible for artificially inflating prices, according to Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). Speaking at a review meeting on Friday, the prime minister expressed concern over the rising sugar prices and emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring fair pricing. PM Shehbaz […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday unveiled the match schedule for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, set to take place in Pakistan from April 9 to 19. The Qualifier will be played at two iconic venues in Lahore: Gaddafi Stadium and the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground. This sixth edition […]
Gold prices soared to a record all-time high in Pakistan on Friday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs314,000 after a single-day rise of Rs4,700. The growing volume of global purchases is driving local gold prices to new records, as the price of gold […]
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a new policy for electricity purchases from net metering consumers, lowering the rate from Rs27 per unit to just Rs10 per unit. This decision comes after a significant increase in the number of homes and offices in Pakistan installing solar panels to generate their own electricity, a trend […]