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Business News | Record Rs 4.75 Lakh Crore of Sales Expected During Festivals, Driven by Swadeshi Products: CAIT
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): With the onset of the festival season, Indian traders are expecting record-breaking business. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Diwali sales this year are projected to surpass an...

Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen partnership in rail modernisation, regional connectivity
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday agreed to strengthen partnership on rail modernisation and regional connectivity, Press Information Department (PID) said. Pakistan and the UAE share close diplomatic, economic, and cultural...

Business News | UNITED SIKHS Restores Sarowar Sahib and Generators at Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur Pakistan
VMPL Kartarpur [Pakistan], October 3: After floodwaters entered both the Ladies' and Gentlemen's Sarowar Sahib, as well as the basement of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, Pakistan, the water filtration plant and control systems sustained...

Pakistan downed 7 indian jets, disabled S-400 in may conflict: Rana Mashhood
Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, on Friday claimed that Pakistan downed seven Indian aircraft and disabled India’s S-400 defense system during the recent “Maarka-e-Haq.” Speaking at a business...

Business News | Bajaj Finserv Launches the Easy EMI Loan- Shop Now, Pay Later with Ease
PNN New Delhi [India], October 3: For many, owning the latest LED TV, a high-efficiency AC, or a new laptop remains a distant dream, often postponed until the next bonus. Bajaj Finserv is changing this. With the launch of its Easy EMI Loan for...

Business News | GJC Welcomes Maharashtra Government's Landmark Initiative: Formation of State-Level 'Dakshata Committee' for Jewellers' Security
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing over 600,000 jewellers across India, heartily welcomes the Maharashtra Government's historic step of establishing a...

Business News | Landmarc by Saheel: Crafted for the Next-Gen Urban Lifestyle in Hinjawadi
VMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 3: Pune's real estate market is constantly evolving, but few projects manage to truly redefine what modern living means. Landmarc by Saheel, the latest flagship by Saheel Properties, is one such development...

Business News | From Basil Box to Sangam Italiano - Prayagraj Welcomes Its First Authentic Italian Dining Experience
VMPL Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 3: A new wave of culinary excitement has arrived in Prayagraj with the launch of Sangam Italiano, a restaurant that promises to bring authentic Italian flavors to the historic city. Founded by Chef...

Pakistan to Shift All Government Payments to Raast by FY26, Says SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) plans to shift all government payments to Raast, the instant payment system, by the end of fiscal year 2025-26. It’s one of the biggest moves yet in Pakistan’s push for digital payments, with banks, fintechs, and...

Pakistan govt allows donkey hides export under new trade policy
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has conditionally authorised the export of donkey hides through an amendment to the Ministry of Commerce’s Export Policy Order, according to a notification. The move effectively lifts a ban imposed by the...

Pakistan: significant global achievements
Pakistan’s achievements in the global arena demonstrate a country that has consistently sought to defend its sovereignty and assert its strategic position despite immense challenges. The defining moment of national pride came with the successful...

Pakistan’s Q1 FY26 exports fall to $7.6 billion, trade deficit rises to $16.97 billion
Pakistan’s exports declined 3.83% to $7.60 billion in the first quarter of FY26, while imports rose 13.49% to $16.97 billion, widening the trade deficit, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). In September FY26, exports...

Gold rates today in Pakistan — October 3, 2025
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan remained stable on Friday, October 3, 2025, following days of market volatility, according to data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The rates of 24 karat gold remained unchanged at...

IAF destroyed 4–5 Pakistani jets, key installations in Operation Sindoor
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: ATUL YADAV/PTI Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday said that 4 to 5...

Growing Pak-US ties good news for economy, trade and energy collaboration, say experts
KARACHI: Pak-US relations are gaining momentum, moving toward stronger political, economic, and strategic cooperation across trade, investment, industry, and energy. Analysts note that military diplomacy is further reinforcing these ties. Talking...

UAE Dirham falls against Pakistan Rupee today – 03 October 2025
KARACHI – UAE Dirham buying rate in open market of Pakistan dropped by 20 paisa and now stood at Rs76.8 on Friday. According to a currency portal, the selling rate of AED to PKR stands at Rs77.8 reflecting a difference of Rs1 between buying and...

India releases a strong statement as clashes leave eight dead in Pakistan administered Azad Kashmir
India, taking a keen interest in the growing uprising in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu Kashmir, made a strong statement on Friday, as officials confirmed at least eight people died on Thursday. Releasing the statement on the conflict, India has...

Pakistan’s big MNC exodus: P&G exits Islamabad after Shell and Pfizer
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has said that it will stop its direct manufacturing and business operations in Pakistan, including its Gillette Pakistan subsidiary. Instead, the company will use local distributors and regional operations to supply its...

Several dead in PoK unrest: The protesters' demands, how Pakistan govt responded
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests: After at least nine people, including three policemen, were killed in protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) over the past few days, a central government delegation held the first round of talks...

Explained: What Is Sir Creek Row And Why Did Rajnath Singh Warn Pakistan Over It?
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday delivered a sharp warning to Pakistan over its activities near the Sir Creek region, cautioning that any provocation would be met with a...