Gold Prices Fall in Pakistan Amid Global Market Dips KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a noticeable decline on Thursday, with 24-karat gold dropping by Rs1,500 to Rs355,700 per tola, compared to Rs357,200 recorded in the previous session. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also fell by Rs1,286, settling at Rs304,955 from […]
SPI Inflation Sees Fifth Straight Weekly Rise, Mixed Trends Across Income Groups Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation continued its upward streak for the fifth consecutive week, though week-on-week changes showed a marginal dip. The overall SPI for combined consumption groups inched down by 0.01 percent, settling at 329.11 points from 329.15 points in the […]
Under the agreement, holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries will be allowed to travel without a visa. The bilateral arrangement will remain in effect for a period of five years, officials confirmed. This move is expected to strengthen diplomatic ties and facilitate smoother official-level engagement between the two South Asian nations. Meanwhile, […]
Lahore Police Arrest Shahrez Khan in Connection with May 9 Cases, Mother Alleges Abduction by Armed Men LAHORE — Shahrez Khan, wanted by Lahore police for his alleged involvement in multiple May 9-related incidents, has been taken into custody as part of an ongoing crackdown on those accused of orchestrating or participating in unrest and […]
Islamabad to Host Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Meeting for Rabi-ul-Awwal Moon Sighting ISLAMABAD — The main meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will be held in Islamabad under the leadership of Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt confirmed. At the same time, Zonal and District committees will conduct their meetings at designated […]
Sindh Introduces Stricter Traffic Laws Amid Rising Road Fatalities KARACHI — Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has announced the introduction of the Provincial Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2025, aimed at tightening road safety laws and reducing the growing number of traffic accidents across the province. The new legislation introduces strict legal penalties for violations of the […]
53 Umrah Companies Verified to Protect Pilgrims from Scams ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Religious Affairs has verified agreements of 53 Umrah companies across Pakistan in the first phase of its attestation process, aimed at protecting pilgrims from fraud, scams, and financial losses. The approved operators, based in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, […]
Industrialists Reject Additional RLNG Bills, Warn of Factory Shutdowns LAHORE — Tensions are rising between industrialists and the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) after businesses received hefty bills covering additional RLNG charges for the period 2015–2022. Industry representatives argue they have already cleared all dues for those years and cannot be forced to pay […]
Pakistan, China Reaffirm All-Weather Partnership in High-Level Meetings ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and China have once again reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their all-weather strategic partnership, vowing to deepen cooperation across key sectors and work together for regional stability and prosperity. During a series of meetings in Islamabad, discussions centered on regional security, counter-terrorism, and matters […]
Firecracker Warehouse Explosion Rocks Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road KARACHI — Panic gripped MA Jinnah Road on Thursday evening after a powerful explosion ripped through a firecracker warehouse, triggering a massive blaze that engulfed the building. More than a dozen fire tenders rushed to the scene to contain the flames, while heavy contingents of Karachi police […]
