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 […]
Chairing the review meeting on Polio eradication here, the prime minister commended the efforts of relevant government institutions, international organizations, and partners to make Pakistan polio-free. He directed the relevant authorities to ensure awareness and community mobilization regarding the anti-polio campaign across the country. “It must be ensured that every child under five years of […]
According to police officials, the incident occurred when police engaged a group of dacoits, resulting in the dacoit being fatally shot by his own accomplices’ gunfire while three other dacoits managed to flee. Police stated that the dacoit, identified as Waris Ali, along with three accomplices, was involved in a robbery during which they raped […]
“He wants the rule of law in the country,” Gandapur said while addressing the Lahore High Court Bar today. KP CM said that the PTI’s founder wants to make the country sovereign and independent. He advised the PTI’s activists,” Avoid any criticism that harms your party and your leader”. “We are nearing our victory,” he […]
The decision to this effect was taken at a high level review meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. In line with the decision, the Prime Minister directed the relevant authorities to immediately establish a dynamic working group for implementing and monitoring the measures for digitization. He […]
Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch is representing Pakistan while Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin is leading the Bangladesh side during the bilateral talks, as per sources. This is the first such diplomatic engagement in 13 years. The meeting discussed trade, education, communication, regional peace, and other bilateral issues. Ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh are improving, especially […]
