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AJK govt approves release of Rs 1.6b for local government institutions

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has approved the release of development funds worth Rs1.6 billion for local government institutions under the Annual Development Program (ADP) for the financial year 2025-26. According to the notification, Rs500.4 million has been allocated for 278 union councils functioning under 10 district councils. Each union […]

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Flour crisis hits Rawalpindi, prices receive massive increase

Business / Areeba

RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): A severe flour crisis has started to emerge in Rawalpindi and its surrounding areas, due to which a huge increase has been recorded in the prices of open market and government flour. The sudden increase in flour prices in Rawalpindi and its adjoining areas has caused severe problems for local bakers. Reacting

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Crude oil prices increased again globally

Business / Areeba

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Crude Oil prices rose again on the global market, with more worries coming back in the wake of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, and that sort of thing is just making energy supplies feel a little less predictable. Brent crude moved up to about $111 per barrel, while West

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Gold Prices in Pakistan Today – May 18, 2026

Business, Gold Rate / Areeba

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): As of May 18, 2026, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems & Jewellers Association has announced the latest May 18 gold prices in Pakistan. According to the latest update on Pakistan gold price today, the rate of 1 Tola in Pakistan is Rs 476,262, whereas the rate of 10 grams of 24K gold

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SECP announces online courses, simpler accounts for first-time investors

Record 10,511 companies registered in Pakistan during February-April period

Business, Must Read / Kashif Zia

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported significant improvements in the registration of companies, foreign investment, digitalization, and compliance during February-April 2026. According to the press release issued today, the SECP said that it has registered 10,511 new companies during February to April this year, which is 21 percent

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Gold Prices in Pakistan Today – May 17, 2026

Gold Rate / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): As of May 17, 2026, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems & Jewellers Association has announced the latest may 16 gold prices in Pakistan. According to the latest update on Pakistan gold price today, the rate of 1 Tola in Pakistan is Rs 476,262, whereas the rate of 10 grams of 24K gold

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Gold Prices in Pakistan Today – May 16, 2026

Gold Rate / Kashif Zia

MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): As of May 16, 2026, the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems & Jewellers Association has announced the latest gold prices in Pakistan. According to the latest update on Pakistan gold price today, the rate of 1 Tola in Pakistan is Rs 492,462, whereas the rate of 10 grams of 24K gold is Rs

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Govt decreases diesel, petrol prices in weekly review

Business / Kashif Zia

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government on Friday decreased diesel and petrol prices by Rs5 per liter, according to the petroleum division. The notification issued today stated that the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) have been reduced by Rs 5 per litre. The new price of petrol has been fixed at Rs 409.78

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Rs100 Prize Bond draw May 2026 results announced

Rs100 Prize Bond draw results May 2026 announced in Hyderabad

Business / Irfan

HYDERABAD (Kashmir English): The Central Directorate of National Savings has announced the results of the Rs100 Prize Bond Draw No. 54 held in Hyderabad on Friday, May 15, 2026. Prize bonds are issued by the central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and serve as a popular investment option for people in the country. These

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Rs1500 Prize Bond May 2026 draw result announced in Sialkot

Business / Irfan

SIALKOT (Kashmir English): The National Savings Division has announced the results of the Rs1500 Prize Bond draw held on May 15, 2026. According to officials, the balloting for Draw No. 106 took place in Sialkot under the supervision of the National Savings Division. Thousands of prize bond holders from across Pakistan participated in the draw, hoping

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