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The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a public holiday on Monday, November 9, for Allama Iqbal Day, meaning banks will remain closed for three consecutive days when combined wit…

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Pakistani Banks to Close for Three Days Starting November 7, Including Iqbal Day Holiday

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Pakistan

Court Rules FIR Alone Cannot Disqualify Candidates From Government Jobs

Pakistan Signs 11 Cooperation Agreements and 14 Skills Projects With China

Pakistan Weather: Rain and Snowfall Forecast for Northern Regions, Dry Conditions Elsewhere

Rawalpindi Ring Road Opening Faces Another Month-Long Delay

World

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Becomes First Muslim Elected to US Senate

UAE Sets Minimum Age of 15 for E-Scooter and E-Bike Riders in New Regulations

Israeli Intelligence Reportedly Warns US That Iran Is Pursuing Chemical Weapons Capability

Bomb Threats Target Multiple European Flights, Prompting Security Scares and Diversions

Business

Pakistani Banks to Close for Three Days Starting November 7, Including Iqbal Day Holiday

FBR Finalizes Phased Plan to Bring 6,000 Unregistered Retailers Into Tax Net by June

Mobilink Bank Wins Digital Banking and Gender Diversity Honours from CFA Society Pakistan and UN Women

Pakistan to Pursue International Arbitration Against Etisalat Over $800 Million PTCL Dues

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Technology

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