The death toll in Myanmar jumped to 694, with 1,670 injured, the military government said, up sharply from the 144 dead that state media reported on Friday. “Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings were affected, leading to casualties and injuries among civilians. Search and rescue operations are currently being carried out in the affected […]
Pakistan got off to a strong start after being given the challenge of chasing a tough 345-run total set by New Zealand. Abdullah Shafique and debutant Usman Khan established a strong 83-run opening partnership by taking an aggressive tack to create a strong base. But Nathan Smith’s dismissal of Usman for 39 in the 13th […]
According to a notification issued by the provincial Home Department, this reprieve does not apply to those convicted of terrorism, murder, kidnapping, or other serious crimes. The sentence reduction is only applicable to prisoners convicted of minor offenses. This news comes as Pakistan prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, on March […]
As per a notification issued here, the price of petrol has been decreased by Re1 per litre. The new price of petrol has been set at Rs254.63 per litre, effective from March 29, 2025. However, the price of high-speed diesel remained unchanged at Rs258.64 per litre. These changes come as part of regular adjustments in […]
British Steel, owned by China’s Jingye Group, has warned for years that steelmaking in Scunthorpe, North East England, is loss-making and has been in talks with the government for months about securing funding to switch to a greener type of steel production. However, the two sides have failed to reach a deal, and British Steel […]
RFE/RL’s sister organization, Radio Free Asia, followed its lead on Thursday and sued to block a move to cancel its funding. RFE/RL, set up to reach people in communist-run countries during the Cold War, said its funding agreement for 2025 was “back in effect” after its parent organization, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), […]
The open market price for selling the UK Pound was 361.50, while the buying price was 365.00. This fluctuation is expected to impact businesses, travelers, and individuals sending remittances between the UK and Pakistan. The UK Pound Pakistani rupee exchange rate is influenced by various factors, including market dynamics, economic indicators, geopolitical environment, and trader […]
According to currency exchange reports, the buying and selling rates for OMR were recorded at Rs 722.00 and Rs 734.50, respectively. The exchange rates were last updated at 14:13 PST on March 28. 1,000 Omani Riyal in Pakistani rupees 1,000 Omani Riyal (OMR) is equivalent to Rs 722,000 in Pakistani currency if citizens sell the […]
Spot gold climbed 0.9% to $3,083.33 an ounce as of 0710 GMT after hitting an all-time high of $3,086.21 earlier in the session. Bullion is up 2% this week and is on track for a fourth straight weekly gain. U.S. gold futures added 1% to $3,092.50. “Gold has the wind at its back at the […]
On September 5, the Sindh government decided to buy new vehicles worth Rs2 billion for assistant commissioners As per the details, Sindh’s general administration department penned a letter to the finance department for the release of Rs2 bln for buying new double-cabin vehicles for 138 assistant commissioners. Following the development, Jamaat-e-Islami challenged the move of […]
