According to the UK High Commission, most Pakistani students and workers will no longer require a visa sticker in their passports. Instead, they will be able to view their immigration status online through the new digital e-visa platform. The British High Commission described the e-visa as part of a secure, simple, and fully digital system. […]
IMF Opposes Pakistan’s Sugar Subsidy Plan Amid Fiscal Concerns The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s plan to offer a Rs55 per kilogram subsidy on imported sugar, raising serious concerns over fiscal discipline and transparency, official sources confirmed. The proposed subsidy was intended to reduce the consumer price of imported sugar, which is expected […]
A low-pressure area (LPA) presently located over northwest Madhya Pradesh in India is likely to affect Pakistan during the next 24 to 72 hours. A westerly wave is also present in the upper parts of the country, the Met Office said. Due to these meteorological conditions, rains with scattered heavy to very heavy falls are […]
Karachi Weather Update: Rain Expected from July 18, Showers Forecast Nationwide KARACHI – July 15, 2025: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast partly cloudy and humid weather in Karachi today, with the sea breeze having resumed across the city. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 35°C. According to the PMD, a rain-bearing weather […]
ISLAMABAD – A new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised concerns about Pakistan’s underperforming digital sector, warning that the country’s lagging digital infrastructure and low adoption rates are hampering economic growth. According to the comprehensive study, Pakistan’s digital sector contributes just 1.5% to the national GDP, revealing immense untapped potential. The ADB […]
Power Outage at Dhabeji Pumping Station Disrupts Water Supply in Karachi A major power breakdown struck the Dhabeji Pumping Station shortly after midnight, severely disrupting the water supply across Karachi. According to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), the outage occurred at approximately 12:20 AM and affected Line No. 5 at two critical points. […]
During the meeting, Naqvi conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message of goodwill and best wishes to the Iranian leadership. He also congratulated the Iranian nation on what he described as a “historic victory against Zionist aggression.” He also recalled Islamabad’s swift and unequivocal condemnation of Israel’s aggression, stating that Pakistan was among the first countries […]
The local currency closed at PKR 284.72 per USD, down by 26 paisa or 0.09% from the previous day’s rate of PKR 284.46. The trading session saw the PKR fluctuate, reaching an intraday high (bid) of 285.0 and a low (ask) of 287.2, reflecting ongoing market volatility. In the open market, exchange companies quoted the […]
The incident occurred on Sunday near the Bhonja area of Faridabad when a car carrying four tourists from Gujranwala plunged into the river. Three of the passengers were injured but were rescued by residents shortly after the accident. However, one tourist remained missing, having been carried away by the river. A search operation was launched, […]
Gold and Silver Prices Continue to Surge Globally and in Saudi Arabia ISLAMABAD / RIYADH – July 14, 2025: Gold prices witnessed another sharp rise in both local and international markets on Monday, fueled by global economic concerns and growing investor demand for safe-haven assets. According to the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, […]
