The President of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for the immediate cancellation of duties on export goods

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Fahimur Rahman Saigul says exporters are currently operating under very challenging conditions, including rising energy tariffs, rising transportation costs, volatile global demand, and increasing compliance costs. Lahore: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News – March 14, 2026) Chairman Lahore room Trade and industryFahimur Rahman Saigul, expressed grave concern over the imposition of Rs. Duty of $50 per kg … Read more

Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana Scheme with HabibMetro Bank: Your Guide to Affordable Homeownership in 2025

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Author: Rana AfzaalDate: November 01, 2025 Welcome to our latest blog post, where we explore an incredible opportunity for Pakistani families dreaming of owning a home in 2025! The Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana scheme, launched by the Government of Pakistan in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), is revolutionizing affordable housing, and HabibMetro Bank Limited … Read more

Sindh government launches vaccination program ahead of 2026-27 monsoon

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KARACHI (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – April 6, 2026) The Sindh government on Monday launched the 2026-27 pre-monsoon vaccination program across the province to protect livestock from seasonal diseases. Sindh Livestock and Fisheries Minister Muhammad Ali Malkani, while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the pre-monsoon vaccination program 2026-27, at Landi Government Veterinary Hospital, said … Read more

The Afghan Taliban flogged nearly 1,200 people and carried out six public executions over the past year.

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Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 22 March 2026) The Afghan Taliban flogged at least 1,186 people and carried out six public executions in Afghanistan over the past year (March 2025 to March 2026). Official statements and data collected by an Afghan television channel, and derived from statements issued by the Taliban Supreme Court, … Read more

Punjab launches adult cardiac surgery programme

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Following the approval of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government officially launched the Prime Minister’s Adult Cardiac Surgery Programme, which aims to provide free cardiac treatment to heart patients across the province. Lahore, March 24, 2026) Following the approval of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government has officially launched the Prime … Read more

Lahore receives scattered rain, hail and thunderstorms

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Today, Tuesday, the city witnessed cloudy weather accompanied by heavy and scattered rain, hail, and thunderstorms, while the Meteorological Authority expected similar conditions during the next 24 hours. Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 31 March 2026) Today, Tuesday, the city of Lahore witnessed cloudy weather accompanied by heavy and scattered rain, hail and … Read more

Announcing the 2026 Punjab Chess Championship

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MULTAN (APP – Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 22nd Mar, 2026) Punjab Chess Federation Secretariat officially announced the Punjab Chess Championship 2026 session and directed players, officials and provincial federations across the province to start preparations for the upcoming competitions. According to an official statement, the tournament will include a series of events … Read more

Standard & Poor’s confirms the credit rating of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah at “A/A-1” with a “stable” outlook for the year 2026.

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Ras Al Khaimah (Urdu Point Network) ۔ WAM – March 16, 2026) The global credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s rating for 2026 at “A/A-1” with a “stable” outlook, anticipating broad economic stability in the emirate over the next two or three years. US-based Standard & Poor’s Global, one of … Read more