Saudi Riyal Gains Slightly, Boosts Remittances for Pakistan The selling rate of the Saudi Riyal has gone up slightly to Rs 76.40. This small increase shows the steady flow of money sent home by Pakistanis working abroad and the seasonal demand for Riyals. It also shows how important the Riyal is for Pakistan’s economy. What […]
This was shared by Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad in a post on the social media platform X. The post said that the debt was due for 2029, but its early retirement reflects the government’s strong commitment to proactive, disciplined, and forward-looking financial governance. It will help reduce concentration risk, lower future liabilities, and […]
A strong wall of water destroyed one of the main bridges between Nepal and China over the Bhotekoshi River. Floods and landslides often happen in South Asia during the monsoon season (June to September), but experts say climate change is making them worse. In Nepal, one person has died and 17 people are missing. The […]
Several Killed in Israeli Attacks on Gaza, Peace Talks Continue in Qatar Israeli airstrikes in different parts of Gaza killed several people, including a baby, according to hospitals: Al-Shifa Hospital said four people, including a baby, were killed in an attack on a house in Tal al-Hawa, Gaza City. Al-Ahli Arab Hospital reported that two […]
Netanyahu’s third visit since Trump’s return to power comes at a crucial time, with the US president hoping to capitalize on the momentum from a recent truce between Israel and Iran. “I don’t think there is a hold-up. I think things are going along very well,” Trump told reporters at the start of the dinner […]
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Many Countries – What It Means The US president has once again set a deadline for new taxes (tariffs) on products from many countries. He had already delayed these taxes in April for 90 days. Countries that sell much more to the US than they buy from it are the […]
The Israeli army said that two of its soldiers died during a fight in northern Gaza. In the same incident, three more soldiers were killed and two were badly injured. The injured soldiers were taken to a hospital for treatment. Their families have been informed. Peace talks to end the war in Gaza, which has […]
PPP (Pakistan People’s Party) leader Nadeem Afzal Chan said in an interview that the current government cannot work without PPP. “How can you remove us?” he asked. He also said that the Chief Minister of Punjab already acts like the Prime Minister, so what more does she want? Talking about the Speaker of the Punjab […]
Rain and Flood Warning Issued for Many Areas The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that heavy rain could cause flooding in streams and drains in several areas, including: Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan Islamabad/Rawalpindi and D.G. Khan Kashmir Many districts in Balochistan, such as Barkhan, Kohlu, […]
During a meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi gave strong orders to take action against people involved in illegal money transfer (hawala-hundi) and other criminal groups working in the area. Additional Director General FIA South, Mujahid Akbar, and other officers were present at the meeting. FIA Karachi Director Nauman Siddiq updated the minister about their work, […]
