Gold price drops Rs1,800 to Rs466,136 per tola

ISLAMABAD: Gold prices decreased in the local market on Monday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs1,800 to Rs466,136 per tola, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold […]

Pakistan, Türkiye agree to strengthen defence cooperation

ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in the region. Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif held a meeting with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defence Yasar Güler here on Monday. The meeting took place ahead of the inaugural session […]

PM attends opening ceremony of 6th World Nomad Games

BISHKEK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games here on Monday. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov welcomed the Prime Minister on his arrival at the venue of the ceremony. Other heads of state who are attending […]

DPM, Turkish minister discuss defence cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defence Yasar Güler, on the sidelines of the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Istanbul, established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. The two sides discussed […]

IESCO announces power suspension programme

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Monday issued a power suspension programme for Tuesday in various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to an IESCO spokesperson, in Rawalpindi Cantt Circle, electricity supply will remain suspended from […]

CDA seals three buildings for fire safety violations

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Sunday has intensified its fire safety enforcement campaign in Islamabad, sealing three buildings over non-compliance with fire and life safety requirements. The action was taken against Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat, State Life Building and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan Building […]

Notifications issued for replacement, suspension of PIMS staff

ISLAMABAD: Dr. Muhammad Salman, Chief Executive Officer, National Institute of Health, Islamabad has been transferred and placed at the disposal of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, as Executive Director (BS-21) on deputation basis for a period of three years. Dr Salman will also hold the […]