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Sugar Price Fixed in Islamabad to Shield Buyers
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
Consumers in Islamabad will now pay Rs177 per kilogram for refined sugar after the district administration enforced a new pricing order. The measure is aimed at controlling inflation, preventing hoarding, and ensuring fair access to basic commodities. The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon, sets the ex-mill price at Rs169…
Olympic Rivals Ready for Javelin Final Showdown
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
Olympic hero Arshad Nadeem has booked his place in the final of the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo with a decisive 85.28-metre throw. His achievement has kept alive the nation’s hopes for another medal on the global stage. Nadeem began his qualifying round with a throw of 76.99 metres, followed by a modest 74.17 metres…
Here is How Much a New RLNG Gas Connection Will Cost
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
The government has introduced a new fee structure for domestic re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) connections, marking a major shift in the country’s energy supply policy. A notification from the Petroleum Division stated that all new gas connections will now be RLNG-based. This follows a federal cabinet decision to impose a permanent ban on new…
How to Check Your Sehat Card Eligibility Easily
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
The Punjab Government has issued clear instructions for citizens to check their Sehat Card eligibility amid confusion about the health scheme. Officials confirmed that the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) now functions as the Sehat Card. Patients can present their CNIC at any designated private hospital to receive free treatment under the programme. To verify…
Asia Cup Controversy Deepens as ACC Removes Fixture Update
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has come under fire after deleting a social media post that announced a do-or-die clash between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup. The post, which appeared earlier today, stated that the two sides would face each other in a knockout match where the winner would progress…
HPV Vaccine: What It Is and Where It Is Used Worldwide
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
As Pakistan debates the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, global evidence overwhelmingly supports its safety and effectiveness in preventing cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine, introduced in 2006 and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), is now part of national immunisation programmes in over 150 countries. It is regarded as one of the most effective tools…
PKR Stable vs Dollar but Slips Against Pound, Euro
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
The Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar on September 17, 2025, but showed weakness against other major currencies, including the British pound and the euro. In the open market, the US dollar was being traded at Rs 282.9 for buying and Rs 283.70 for selling. The interbank rate was also steady at Rs…
PSX Gains as Global Markets Await Fed Rate Cut
By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a strong note Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing over 400 points in the early hours of trading. At 9:50am, the index stood at 156,582.41, up by 401.47 points or 0.26%. Gains were fueled by buying in key sectors such as banking, oil and gas, automobiles, and…
More Jobs Announced as PR Strengthens workforce
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
Pakistan Railways has announced a large-scale recruitment drive to strengthen passenger safety, internal management, and asset security across the country. In the first phase, more than 1,000 officials will be appointed, including 81 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) and 914 constables. Candidates for ASI posts are required to hold an intermediate qualification, while matriculation is the minimum…