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Pak: Teacher caught on camera accepting bribes during exam, suspended
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The viral video showed the teacher accepting bribes from students, leading to his suspension. According to reports, each student paid PKR 500 to the teacher in exchange for him to make sure that they cleared the exam.
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Pak PM Shehbaz approves PKR 23 bn immediate provision for PoJK amid clashe
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The decision comes in response to escalating tensions, with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) leading demonstrations demanding various reforms, including fair electricity pricing, subsidised wheat flour, and an end to elite privileges.
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Pakistan power regulatory authority increases electricity tariff by PKR 2.
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As per the details, the hike in electricity price will apply to electricity bills of May.
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Illicit trade costs Pakistan over PKR 700 bn annually: Report
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Director General of Trace It, Geoffrey Hardy, unveiled the report's findings in collaboration with economic research firm Prime, shedding light on the profound impact of undocumented and illegal trade practices on Pakistan's economy.
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Pakistan: Milk price soars to PKR 210 per litre in Karachi
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
As per the commissioner's directives, the price of milk has surged by PKR 10 per litre, with shops in Karachi now selling milk at PKR 210 per litre.
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Pak: Fiscal challenges mount as interest payments surge, development secto
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The substantial jump in interest payments to PKR 5.52 trillion from PKR 3.58 trillion in the corresponding period last year contributed significantly to this widening deficit.
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Pak looking to pay PKR 550 bn dues of Chinese power producers before PM Sh
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Chinese power dues currently stand close to PKR 550 billion, with disruptions observed in timely payments under the revolving fund in recent months. Chinese financial institutions are seeking reassurance to extend further cooperation in critical projects, necessitating urgent confidence-buil
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Ignorance and incompetence of PoK administration causes major education cr
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Ishtiyaq Ahmed said, "The educational infrastructure in PoK is in a serious condition, Despite having a budget of about PKR 25 billion for education, the standards of education in the area are deteriorating rapidly".
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Family of man allegedly died by CM Maryam's motorcade receives PKR 2.5 mn
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
On April 18, 23-year-old Abubakar tragically lost his life in an accident allegedly involving the chief minister's protocol car on the Narowal-Shakargarh Road.
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Gold price in Pakistan hits record high
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid the economic crisis in Pakistan, the rate for 10-gram gold has climbed to an all-time high of Pakistan currency (PKR) 216,221, while one tola gold (12.5 gram) has now touched PKR 252,200 on Saturday, Dawn reported.
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Pakistan government borrows record PKR 5.5 trillion from banks, PKR 650 bn
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed that the government's borrowing from commercial banks reached a record PKR 5.5 trillion from July 1, 2023 to April 5, 2024. This is against PKR 2.95 billion in the same period last fiscal year.
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Pakistan rupee again loses value against US dollar, closes at 278.40 PKR
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the American dollar appreciated by 11 paise against the local currency to PKR 278.40 from PKR 278.29 a day earlier.
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