As per the alert, Pakistan is set to experience intense weather conditions on April 18 (today) and 19 (tomorrow), as heavy rain, dust storms, and hailstorms are forecast across several regions. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory, urging citizens to remain vigilant and adopt necessary safety measures. The National Emergencies […]
Maryam Nawaz highlighted the importance of Punjabi culture, requesting the youth to feel proud to speak the Punjabi language while also urging them to learn English. She mentioned Punjab and its traditions as essential to Pakistan’s identity. During the ceremony of Punjab Culture Day, Maryam Nawaz lauded the matchless enthusiasm of Punjabi music and dance, […]
The delegation congratulated the Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi on assuming his new role. President Malik Shahid Ghafoor Paracha, Senior Vice President Rana K. Mahmood, and Vice President Saifullah Khan led the delegation. They shared their confidence in his leadership and expressed their warm wishes for the success of the ministry. During the meeting, Federal Minister […]
According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association, the prices of 10 grams of 24 karat also increased by Rs.1,715 to Rs 300,068 from Rs 298,353 . In contrast, the prices of 10 grams of 22 karat gold also went up by Rs.1,572 to Rs.275,072 from Rs.273,500, respectively. The prices of per tola […]
Crypto exchange Coinbase reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profits, boosted by increased trading activity in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies after the U.S. election. Following Donald Trump’s win in the November presidential election, excitement around cryptocurrencies surged, driving Bitcoin’s value past $100,000 in the quarter. Investors were optimistic about more favourable crypto regulations under the new administration. It’s […]
However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs280.75 and Rs282.25, respectively. The price of the Euro increased by 30 paisa to close at Rs319.31 against the last day’s closing of Rs319.01, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). […]
On Monday, April 17, 2025, the UK pound was purchased for Rs 372.35 and sold for Rs 376.35 on the open market. Businesses, tourists, and people transferring money between the UK and Pakistan are often impacted by the fluctuation in currency rates. Changes in supply and demand for both currencies, as well as economic variables […]
The textile exports from the country were recorded at $ 13,613.702 million during the July-March (2024-25) against the exports of $ 12,445.935 million during July-March (2023-24). The textile commodities that contributed in trade growth included cotton cloth the export of which increased by 0.11 percent to $ 1,424.503 million from $ 1,422.886 million while the […]
Earlier, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in Muscat, the highest-level Iranian-US nuclear negotiations since the collapse of a 2015 accord. Iran and the United States separately described Saturday’s discussions as “constructive”. The negotiations came weeks after US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader, […]
The United States and Iran, which have not had diplomatic relations for more than 40 years, are seeking a new nuclear deal after Trump pulled out of a landmark agreement during his first term. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are due to meet in Rome on Saturday, a week […]