Saudi Riyal Drops Slightly to Rs75.28, Highlighting Its Crucial Role in Pakistan’s Economy The Saudi Riyal has seen a modest decline against the Pakistani Rupee, with the selling rate now at Rs75.85. This gradual downward trend is mainly driven by market corrections and steady remittance inflows from overseas workers, emphasizing the Riyal’s ongoing importance in […]
According to the report submitted by the police, Khawaja Shamsul Islam was attacked after attending a funeral prayer at Khayaban-e-Rahat along with his son. He was shot near the mosque steps after the prayer concluded. The case was registered on the complaint of the victim’s brother, Khawaja Faisal. Police stated that Imran Afridi, one of […]
As per sources, the non-protected status, which currently applies to anyone using even one unit above 200 units, may soon be revised to only apply to consumers using 301 units or more. This change would offer relief to thousands of households in Pakistan who barely cross the 200-unit mark and are then subjected to much […]
NEPRA Approves Rs1.88 Per Unit Relief in Power Tariffs for Aug–Oct 2025 ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs1.88 per unit in electricity tariffs under the Quarterly Tariff Adjustment (QTA) for the period from August to October 2025. According to a NEPRA spokesperson, the relief will apply […]
ECNEC Approves 28 Major Projects to Boost Economy, Improve Services ISLAMABAD – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) met in Islamabad today, bringing together federal ministers, provincial planning officials, top bureaucrats, and representatives from Gilgit-Baltistan and the National Highway Authority. Chaired by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the meeting reviewed and approved 28 […]
NADRA Upgrades Pak ID App with New Features for Citizens ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has rolled out an upgraded version of its Pak ID mobile application, aiming to make identity-related services more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for Pakistani citizens. The latest update, version 3.8.1, introduces several new tools, including: Facial […]
PTI’s Independence Day Protest Plan Faces Internal Rift ISLAMABAD – As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gears up for the second phase of its protests on the country’s Independence Day, growing divisions within the party threaten to undermine the movement. National Assembly Member Sher Afzal Marwat has openly criticized the party’s leadership and strategy, warning that the […]
Pakistan-US Trade Deal to Boost Exports, Slash Tariffs to Record Low Pakistan is set to benefit significantly from a new trade agreement with the United States, which promises to boost exports and positively impact the country’s economy, lawmakers were informed on Thursday. Speaking during the National Assembly’s question hour, Minister of State for Finance Bilal […]
July Crime Report: Alarming Surge in Street Crimes Across Karachi KARACHI – The latest report by the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) paints a grim picture of law and order in Karachi, as street crime continues to spiral out of control. According to July data, 22 cars were snatched and 197 were stolen from different areas […]
Kalashnikov-Carrying Suspect Confesses in Sidra Arab Jirga Killing Case The gruesome murder of Sidra Arab Gul — allegedly carried out on the orders of a local jirga — continues to unravel, as new confessions and evidence surface. Police have officially filed a case under the Punjab Arms Ordinance 2015 following a complaint and investigation. One […]
