Omani Rial Stays Strong Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Expat Remittance Flow Karachi, August 30, 2025: The Omani Rial (OMR) continues to maintain a robust value against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), with the latest rates showing a buying price of PKR 733.45 and a selling rate of PKR 736.4 as of 01:15 PST today. At the […]
Gold Prices Soar in Pakistan Amid Global Market Surge KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp rise on Thursday, with 24-karat gold per tola climbing by Rs3,600 to reach Rs367,400, up from Rs363,800 the previous day. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs3,172 to Rs314,986, while 10 grams […]
The criminal complaint filed in Argentina federal courts calls for Netanyahu’s arrest in the country and an investigation into the Israeli political and military authorities for an incident on March 23 in which 15 people were executed, among them several first responders helping victims of a bombing, according to the complaint reviewed by Reuters. Netanyahu […]
The new Business Investor Visa replaces the Entrepreneur Work Visa, which has now closed to new applications. However, existing holders can still apply for renewals or residence under the old scheme. Applications for the New Zealand Business Investor Work Visa will open in November 2025, offering two main investment pathways. Investors can either commit NZ […]
Fierce battles, accompanied by airstrikes and heavy artillery fire, are taking place in Gaza City’s outer neighborhoods as Israel attempts to occupy the city, Israeli media reported. Intense fighting is reported as Israeli forces try to advance into the area. Israeli media described the fighting as one of the most serious since Oct. 7, 2023. […]
US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Imports Over Russian Oil Purchases WASHINGTON / NEW DELHI – The United States has imposed 50 percent tariffs on a range of Indian imports this week, targeting New Delhi’s large-scale purchases of Russian oil. The move is part of Washington’s broader effort to pressure Moscow into ending its war […]
Deadly Protests Erupt Across Indonesia After Police Vehicle Hits Gig Driver JAKARTA, Indonesia – Protests erupted in several major cities across Indonesia on Friday, sparked by widespread outrage after a motorcycle gig driver, Affan Kuniawan, was reportedly run over by a police tactical vehicle during earlier demonstrations over low wages and perceived lavish perks for […]
Punjab Introduces New Academic Calendar for Schools Based on Climate Zones Punjab’s education authorities have unveiled a new academic calendar aimed at aligning school schedules with the province’s diverse climatic conditions, ensuring both effective learning and the well-being of students. Under the new policy, the academic year will be divided into two semesters — Spring […]
Heavy Rains Lash Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir; Flooding, Damage Reported LAHORE / PESHAWAR / MIRPUR: Several districts across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir were hit by heavy rainfall on Friday, causing flooding in streets, markets, and low-lying areas. In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Wazirabad, Jhelum, Gujrat, Khushab, and Bahawalnagar recorded […]
Sindh’s senior minister has said that the Sindh government has become active to tackle the likely flood situation. He said the clock control room has been established, and emergency contact numbers have been issued. “We are ready to tackle any flood contingency,” he said. He said provincial ministers and government machinery have been deployed in […]
