KARACHI: The buying and selling of sacrificial animals continued late into the night across Karachi ahead of Eidul Adha as citizens rushed to complete preparations for the religious festival. A large number of people bought animals from the city’s 32 officially established cattle markets, including the main market, as well as several smaller roadside markets. […]
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Special savings certificate/account at 11.6% per annum for the first 5 profit payments ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the profit rates on National Savings Schemes and Sarwa Islamic Schemes with effect from 26 May 2026. According to a release, the National Savings Department has revised the excess rates for certain schemes while maintaining the existing
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Leaders say Eidul Azha reflects the obedience, sacrifice and sincerity shown by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L), President Asif Ali Zardari (C), CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir (R) President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Defense Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday extended Eidul Azha’s heartfelt greetings to all
RAWALPINDI: Commercial markets and cattle bazaars across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad saw an unprecedented slowdown in commercial activity ahead of Eidul Azha, with traders reporting record low sales of sacrificial animals as well as Eid shopping by women and children. Amid sluggish business, livestock traders announced significant price cuts for sacrificial animals
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RAWALPINDI: As the Eidul Azha holiday began on Tuesday, a steady flow of commuters from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad continued to return to their hometowns to celebrate Eid with their loved ones. On the last day before Eid, an extraordinary rush of passengers was witnessed at transport terminals and bus stands, while
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The order directs circulation to the district judiciary, precludes ensuring uniform compliance ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued detailed guidelines for the drafting of pleadings for the courts in civil cases to promote uniformity, improve the quality of pleadings and facilitate the efficient administration of civil justice. In a 26-page judgment authored by Justice Shahid
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ISLAMABAD: Rising temperatures and an intense heat wave across the country have accelerated glacier melting, significantly increasing the risk of landslides and floods in northern and mountainous areas. The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the expected weather situation across the country from May
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Complaints range from poor accommodation, delayed transport services, poor food, lack of administrative support ISLAMABAD: Pakistani pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj filed a series of complaints against Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Yousaf over what they described as poor arrangements during the pilgrimage, with some pilgrims also announcing plans to move the court against the authorities.
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KARACHI: Pakistani freelancers earned more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year despite several local and global challenges. In the period from July 2025 to April 2026, Pakistani freelancers outperformed freelancers from India, China, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries. According to the State
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Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik addresses the Fourth International High-Level Conference on Water for Sustainable Development in Dushanbe on Tuesday. SCREEN GRAB Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik warned on Tuesday that India’s reported move to put the Indus Waters Treaty on hold could set a dangerous precedent for downstream countries around the world, warning that
