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By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
If you’ve lost your Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) gas bill or didn’t receive it on time, you can instantly check, download and print your duplicate bill online. In this guide you’ll get the exact steps, required details, possible hiccups and all you need to know about the SNGPL duplicate bill process in Pakistan….
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
Pakistan host South Africa in three-match ODI series at Iqbal Stadium Faisalabad will once again host international cricket after a 17-year hiatus as Pakistan face South Africa in a three-match One Day International series starting Tuesday, 4 November, at the Iqbal Stadium. The remaining fixtures are scheduled for 6 and 8 November at the same…
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
A newly released survey has revealed that a staggering 81.01% of cigarette brands available at retail outlets do not carry tax stamps, indicating widespread evasion of excise duties. Only 12.03% of the products were found to be tax-stamped, while 6.96% appeared in both taxed and untaxed forms, pointing to a parallel distribution network operating alongside…
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, has announced the schedule for the Urdu International Examination 2025. According to details, the exam will be held on November 19, 2025, in Hong Kong. The designated examination centre is Islamic Institute Memorial College, Hong Kong. The first paper, “Reading and Writing,” will take place…
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a suo motu case concerning the supply of contaminated water from Khanpur Dam, which serves as the main drinking water source for over five million people in Islamabad and adjoining areas. A constitutional bench heard the case on Monday, where…
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
Silver Prices in Pakistan on Monday increased by Rs 25 per tola. Following increase in prices in global market, 24-karat silver increased to Rs5,152 per tola, up Rs25, and Rs4,417 per 10 grams, reflecting a Rs22 increase. Silver Prices in International Market had also jumped up to $48.90 per ounce, registering a gain of $0.25.Silver…
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
Gold prices in Pakistan climbed sharply on Monday by Rs 1300 per tola in line with fluctuation in global prices. The per tola rate of 24-karat gold rose by Rs1,300 to Rs423,862, following an uptick in international bullion markets. The increase shows renewed investor interest as the U.S. dollar eased and global demand for safe-haven…
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced plans to transform Port Qasim into a full-fledged maritime-industrial ecosystem capable of contributing half of Pakistan’s $100 billion national revenue target. The initiative marks a major shift in the port’s role from a logistics hub to a driver of industrial growth and sustainability. Speaking at…
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive Competition Assessment Study of the Steel Sector in Pakistan, identifying critical market distortions and recommending the creation of a dedicated Steel Ministry to ensure coordinated policy and oversight. The report emphasizes the absence of a national steel policy as a key structural gap, drawing on…
By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025
IMF tranche hopes, foreign inflows, and investment pledges boost market sentiment The Pakistani rupee gained further ground against the US dollar in the interbank market on Monday amid improved investor confidence and expectations of the next IMF tranche approval. The open market rate remained unchanged. According to forex dealers, the dollar slipped by 21 paisas…