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Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry responded to significant outrage and criticism of the government over the recent substantial rise in the pricing of petroleum goods by saying that the country could not be run on subsidies. The PTI-led government had announced a substantial price increase in petroleum goods a day before, raising the cost of petrol by Rs10.49 per liter and high-speed diesel by Rs12.44 for the following two weeks. Fuel tariffs were hiked owing to a rise in international market costs, according to Fawad Chaudhry in a statement. He said that domestic oil prices are related to international pricing…

In the next 10-15 days, the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) will release the matriculation results. The preparation of Science Group’s findings is nearing completion, according to BSEK Controller Zaheer Bhutto, and the results will be released in 10-15 days. The BSEK had issued the matriculation results for people with impairments a day before. According to Bhutto’s statement, a total of 19,638 applicants — both regular and private — registered for the exam, with 18,640 pupils taking it. According to the controller, 998 pupils did not show up for two examinations, while 354 students did not show up for…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will evaluate data and statistics on power, gas prices, and tax collection, according to Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Saturday. The minister was speaking at a lecture at Pakistan’s embassy in Washington, where he discussed his meeting with the IMF chief. “We’re here to wrap up our business with the IMF,” he explained. “We’ve asked the IMF to verify the information we’ve given them.” Pakistan has struck a deal with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), according to the minister, and the specifics would be disclosed in a few days. Tarin stated that the government had met…

The results of the Matriculation Annual Examinations 2021 were announced on Saturday by the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore, with 707 candidates receiving 1100 out of 1100 points. Because to COVID-19, the matriculation was performed under unusual circumstances this year, with candidates only appearing in elective subjects. In rare circumstances, the new Covid-19 education policy may have resulted in maximum marks, i.e. 1100 out of 1100. It’s also worth noting that, according to the Provincial Cabinet’s recent approval of a promotion strategy, all applicants who failed any subject were given a 33 percent grade. As a result,…

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s permission, the federal government increased the price of gasoline, diesel, and other items. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had already sent a brief outlining a plan to raise gasoline prices starting October 16th (today). According to the finance ministry, the prime minister authorised an increase in petrol prices of Rs10.49 per litre. The new price of fuel is Rs137.79 a litre, following the huge rise. The price of high-speed diesel has also increased by Rs12.44 per litre. The new high-speed diesel price has risen to Rs134.48 a litre. After an increase of Rs10.95 per…

On Saturday, Shahzad Akbar, the Prime Minister’s Advisor on Accountability, announced that an audit of 69 sugar mills out of 89 had been completed The adviser told a news conference that shocking disclosures were discovered during the sugar inquiry commission’s investigation, and that action was taken in light of its findings. The sugar commission had levied a Rs619 billion levy and a Rs44 billion punishment on the factories, according to Akbar. For fair accountability, he continued, a transparent investigation into the matter is necessary. The courts have issued stay orders to a few sugar factories. He stated that the Federal…

The results for matriculation will be announced tomorrow by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi, according to a statement from the board. On Saturday, the findings will be posted on the different boards’ websites. The release of the results will take place at the board’s headquarters. The Punjab administration had sought cabinet members’ permission through circulation, according to sources familiar with the situation, and the procedure was nearly complete. The BISEs will declare the results as soon as the Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) received clearance from the appropriate authorities, they added. BISE Bahawalpur, BISE DG Khan,…

The MDCAT 2021 results have been released by the National University of Medical Sciences. Candidates who took the medical entrance test may now verify their results. Every year, NUMS holds the MDCAT for its associated medical institutions in order to determine which students are eligible for admission to the MBBS and BDS degree programs. HITEC Institute of Medical Sciences, Taxila, CMH Lahore Medical And Dental College, CMH Kharian Medical College, Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, CMH Multan Institute of Medical Sciences, Wah Medical College, and CMH Institute of Medical Sciences, Wah Medical College are NUMS-affiliated institutes. Bahawalpur’s Wah Medical College…

In the interbank currency market on Friday, the Pakistani rupee moved up by two paisas to Rs171.18 versus the US dollar. The local currency finished at Rs171.18 versus the greenback, up two paisas from the previous closing of Rs171.20, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The US dollar continued to rise against the Pakistani rupee on Thursday, reaching a new high in the interbank currency market. The greenback finished at Rs171.20 versus the local currency, up 7 paisas from the previous closing of Rs171.13, according to the State Bank. Despite a variety of steps taken by the State Bank…

On Friday, Bitcoin reached $60,000 for the first time in six months, approaching its all-time high, as traders became optimistic that US authorities would allow the launch of an ETF based on its futures contracts. Investors in digital assets have been waiting for the first US ETF to be approved, and bitcoin’s current surge has been fueled in part by expectations of such a move, which is regarded as hastening the mainstream acceptance of digital assets. Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, surged 4.5 percent to $59,030, its highest level since April 17. Since Sept. 20, its value has increased…