The Saudi Riyal’s selling rate was noted at Rs75.32. Saudi Arabia’s official currency is denoted as SAR or SR. A single Riyal is divided into 100 halalas. The relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is characterized by a deep-rooted, mutually supportive alliance, reinforced by significant financial aid from the Saudi kingdom. Recently, Saudi Arabia extended […]
The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed during the Fifth Round of the Pakistan-China Dialogue on Maritime Cooperation held in Beijing on Tuesday, according to a Foreign Office press release. The dialogue was co-chaired by Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, and Director General of the Department […]
As per details, as preparations for the upcoming federal budget are underway, high-level discussions are taking place to explore avenues of tax relief, particularly for the salaried class and real estate sector. Insiders reveal that one of the key proposals under consideration is the elimination of the 3% Federal Excise Duty (FED) on property sales. […]
A tragic road accident occurred in Karachi’s Saadi Town, where a water tanker collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the rider on the spot. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Tanveer. His body was shifted to a local hospital for necessary procedures. The driver of the water tanker […]
As per details, the earthquake tremors were felt in parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The quake’s epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, at a depth of 69 kilometers. Despite the moderate magnitude, the tremors were widely felt across the northern and central parts of Pakistan. Tremors were reported in Upper Dir, […]
According to initial reports, unknown assailants opened fire on a car travelling towards Peshawar. As a result, Judge Hayat Khan, son of Pir Gul, a resident of Mohallah Bulandabad, Tehsil Kalam, District Swat, and Advocate Khalid Khan, son of Amresh Khan, a resident of Rustam, Mardan, died on the spot. Sources suggest that the motive […]
The heatwave conditions are likely to continue in Sindh, south Punjab, and parts of Baluchistan till 18th April. Under the influence of the westerly wave rainfall is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Buner, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat and Tank districts of […]
As per details, the petroleum levy on petrol has been increased by Rs 8.02 per liter, bringing the total levy on petrol to Rs 78.02 per liter. The levy on high-speed diesel has been raised by Rs 7.01 per liter, taking it to Rs 77.01 per liter. For kerosene oil, the petroleum levy has been […]
As per details, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi administered oath to Justice Baqar Najafi at the Surpeme Court building. The ceremony was attended by SC judges and other dignitaries. On Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent to the elevation of Justice Ali Baqar Najafi as a judge of the Supreme […]
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a decision approving the federal government’s request, reducing the basic tariff of electric vehicle charging stations by Rs 21.98 per unit. After the decision, the tariff has been reduced from Rs 45.55 to Rs 23.57 per unit. Meanwhile a request to remove capped margin of Rs […]