KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared Eid-ul-Fitr holidays for the banking and financial sectors from March 31 to April 2, 2025. According to a circular issued by the Banking Policy and Regulations Department, the SBP will remain closed from Monday, March 31, to Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in observance of public holidays […]
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LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced a 20% reduction in train fares for Eidul Fitr. This discount will apply to all mail, express, and intercity trains nationwide. The fare reduction will be valid for all three days of Eid. It will also apply to advance bookings, helping commuters plan their trips. However, the discount will not
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ISLAMABAD: The nation will celebrate Pakistan Day on Sunday (tomorrow) with a pledge to work for progress and stability. The day marks the adoption of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940. This resolution paved the way for an independent homeland for South Asian Muslims. The celebrations will start with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad
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QUETTA: Baloch activist Marang Baloch arrested was arrested during a protest demonstration in Quetta. Marang Baloch, the leader of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), was leading a protest sit-in Saryab Road in Quetta demanding the release of activists and the return of dead bodies BLA members killed in the Jaffer Express attack operation when police took
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia may celebrate Eid al-Fitr on the same day this year. Astronomers predict this based on moon sighting calculations. Experts say the Shawwal moon will not be visible in Saudi Arabia on March 29. However, on March 30, the crescent will be clearly visible in Pakistan. Meteorologists confirm that the moon
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The New York State Assembly and Senate unanimously passed resolutions this week recognizing the contributions and services of Pakistani-Americans to the state. The measures mark a significant milestone in acknowledging the community’s impact on New York’s cultural, economic, and social fabric. The resolutions were introduced in the Assembly by Assemblyman Nader Sayegh and in the
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a significant increase in salaries and allowances for federal cabinet members, including federal ministers, ministers of state, and advisors, according to official sources. The decision was made through a circulation summary, bypassing a formal cabinet meeting. Under the amended Federal Ministers and Ministers of State Allowance and Salaries Act
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has granted a 180-day remission to prisoners under specific categories in order to provide relief to inmates on the occasion of Pakistan Day and Eid-ul-Fitr. Pakistan celebrates its Pakistan Day every year on March 23 while Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be held on March 31. The remission, granted under Article
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched its own ChatGPT model, Zehant AI. Officials unveiled the “Made in Pakistan” AI model at a ceremony in Islamabad. IT experts and professionals from various fields attended the event. Mahwish Suleman Ali, the project’s founder, led its development. She said Zehant AI went through multiple phases before its launch. She credited
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Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in both domestic and international markets, reaching new record highs on Thursday. In Pakistan, the price per tola surged by Rs1,650 to Rs319,000, while the price of 10-gram gold rose by Rs1,415 to Rs273,491, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). This follows a Rs2,550 increase
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