The data highlights a surge in the market capitalization of private sector banks for the three months ending June 30, with the sector showing stronger metrics compared to their public sector counterparts.
Poultry dealers have reported an increase of PKR 37 per kilogram in chicken prices. The new rate now stands at PKR 421 per kilogram, with dealers attributing the hike to increased taxes.
The Pakistani forces have allegedly detained 54 individuals across 12 districts of Balochistan, Pakistan in June, raising concerns about the surge in cases of enforced disappearances, according to a report.
As the water level of the river reached the Triveni Ghat Aarti Sthal, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) issued an alert for travellers and warned them to avoid staying at the ghats at night.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to Dalai Lama on his 89th birthday and prayed for his speedy recovery following knee surgery, as well as his continued good health and long life.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha paid homage to patriot and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, on his 123rd birth anniversary at the BJP State Karyalay in Agartala on Saturday.
According to the latest Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) weekly report, the annual inflation rate has surged to 23.59 per cent. The report highlights increases in prices for 29 essential items over the past week, while five items maintained stable prices and 17 experienced price reduction
"The excitement surrounding the fierce rivalry between India and Australia has led to a record-breaking six times increase in the number of tickets bought by fans in India compared to last season," CA said in an official statement.
With the government's thrust on the Make in India initiative, defence production has surged to historic highs. This rise in defence manufacturing has also led to substantial returns for investors in major defence manufacturing PSUs over the past year.
On-year, tomato prices shot up by 30 per cent, onion prices soared by 46 per cent, and potato prices increased by a staggering 59 per cent. This surge in vegetable prices has largely been due to several adverse factors impacting supply.