Speaking during the ongoing National Assembly session, Azam Nazeer Tarar made it clear that the May 9 cases are not within the domain of parliamentary discussion. He stated that instead of using the National Assembly as a platform to contest judicial decisions, the convicted parties should seek legal relief from courts. “Those who have been […]
PTA Blocks 184 Gambling Websites and Apps in Pakistan ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 184 websites and apps linked to gambling, the Cabinet Division told the National Assembly in a written reply. The Minister in charge of the Cabinet Division said that these gambling platforms were blocked to stop illegal online […]
PM Shehbaz Wants to Help Small Farmers Get Easy Loans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that small farmers in Pakistan should be treated with respect and given full support, especially when they need loans for farming. He spoke about this during a high-level meeting in Islamabad, according to a press release from the Prime […]
WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said that big banks refused to accept his money because of his political views. In an interview with CNBC, Trump claimed that top banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America (BofA) discriminated against him and other conservatives. He said, “They told me I had 20 days to […]
According to an Al Jazeera report, “Death by bombardments. Death by malnutrition and starvation. Death by lack of aid and vital services,” said a post by UNICEF on X. “In Gaza, an average of 28 children a day — the size of a classroom — have been killed.” The agency stressed that children in Gaza […]
The anticipated weather system may lead to rising river flows, urban flooding, and localized flash floods in vulnerable areas. As a result, increased flows are expected in all major rivers, particularly the Jhelum and Chenab. River Chenab at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad is likely to experience medium to high flood levels, while River Jhelum and […]
Pakistan and the US Strengthen Ties with New Trade and Oil Deals ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United States have agreed to continue working together in important areas. Both sides promised to stay in touch and keep cooperating, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office. This comes as diplomatic relations between the two countries […]
ISLAMABAD – The exchange rates for major currencies in Pakistan have shown small changes between August 2 and August 4, 2025. These rates are based on information from brokerage houses and the Reuters Eikon Terminal. They help track the value of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against important foreign currencies. Saudi Riyal (SAR) Today’s rate: PKR […]
Qatari Riyal Shows Strength Against Pakistani Rupee in Recent Weeks ISLAMABAD – The Qatari Riyal (QAR) has shown steady strength against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) over the past few weeks. The exchange rate went up from 77.39 PKR at the start of June to 78.01 PKR by July 26. On key dates, the rates were: […]
BHD to PKR Exchange Rate Shows Minor Fluctuations in Recent Weeks ISLAMABAD – The exchange rate between the Bahraini Dinar (BHD) and Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has shown some ups and downs over the past few weeks. On July 28, the rate was 756.67 PKR, slightly higher than 759.88 PKR on July 22 and 755.64 PKR […]
