Maximum temperature in the city could soar to 41 Celsius today. Mercury is likely to drop in the port city by Thursday (tomorrow). The sea breeze may restore partially today, while expected to fully restore by April 24 tomorrow (Thursday) deputy director weather department earlier said. The weather has been hot and humid today. The […]
The attack in Pahalgam, a popular destination in the scenic, mountainous region, claimed at least 26 lives. In a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Pakistan extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased in IIOJK. The Foreign Office spokesperson also conveyed best wishes for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident. […]
In an official press release, the apex court termed the circulating news as “completely baseless, unfounded, and concocted.” “A news item currently circulating on social media platforms, alleging the recovery of bugging or surveillance devices from the chambers of an Hon’ble Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, is completely baseless, unfounded, and concocted,” the […]
According to sources, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted systemic flaws in Pakistan’s governance structure during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The IMF expressed reservations about widespread corruption risks, citing weak institutional accountability and fragmented decision-making processes, sources said. The Fund further said that political meddling in appointments undermines the credibility and efficiency […]
According to details, immigration authorities discovered that two Pakistanis were travelling to Saudi Arabia on work visas with fake driving licences. According to immigration officials, the Pakistanis, Shehbaz and Umar, were departing for Saudi Arabia on driver-category work visas. During routine immigration checks, their licences were found to be counterfeit. The Clifton licensing branch allegedly […]
The seat became vacant following the death of PPP’s Senator Taj Haider. A total of four nomination papers were submitted for the by-election to a general seat of Senate from Sindh province. Pakistan Peoples Party’s Waqar Mehdi and Asif Khan while MQM-Pakistan’s Mujahid Rasool and Nighat Mirza submitted their nomination papers. PPP reached out to […]
On a tip-off, the police raided near the Dera Shahpur bridge when the suspects opened fire. As a result of this, ASI Ghulam Shabbir and Constable Ghulam Farid, posted at Sadr police station, received critical bullet injuries and died on the spot. District Police Officer Syed Ali, along with other police officers, reached the spot […]
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 […]
Several factors shape the AED-PKR rate. The UAE Dirham, tied to the USD at about 3.67 AED per USD, gains from the UAE’s robust oil economy and sound fiscal policy. This peg links the Dirham’s value to the USD’s global trend. The Pakistani Rupee, under a managed float, sees its value influenced by market forces, […]
On Tuesday, 22 April 2025, the UK pound was purchased for Rs 376.61 and sold for Rs 380.61 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 […]
