Karachi, September 2025 – Pakistan’s mining sector has the potential to become a major driver of economic growth, with revenues projected to increase from the current $2 billion to as much as $8 billion by 2030. This was highlighted by Shamsuddin A. Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer of National Resources Limited (NRL), during his keynote speech…
Sharjah, August 30, 2025 – Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has declared that his team is fully prepared to face India in the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup 2025. His statement came after Pakistan defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 41 runs in their final Group A clash at the Sharjah…
Islamabad, September 2025 – The federal government has officially announced a permanent ban on new domestic gas connections, a decision that will affect millions of households across Pakistan. According to the latest policy guidelines, around 3 million pending applications for gas connections have been cancelled, sparking serious concerns among citizens already struggling with energy shortages….
Islamabad, September 2025 – Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) have started a special campaign to help government employees obtain their driving licences, officials confirmed on Thursday. The initiative, which began on September 16, will run until September 26, and aims to ensure that all government servants driving vehicles on the roads have valid licences. Purpose of…
Islamabad, September 18, 2025 – In a significant development for Pakistani citizens at home and abroad, the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has officially announced that the long-standing backlog of passport applications has been cleared to zero. The news comes as a relief for millions of applicants who, in recent years, faced long delays…
BAGHDAD/ISLAMABAD – September 18, 2025: Iraqi authorities have announced a significant change in their visa policy for international pilgrims traveling to the country’s sacred religious sites. The updated regulations introduce new age-based requirements, aiming to make pilgrimages safer, more organized, and manageable, particularly during peak seasons when millions of visitors gather. Key Changes in the…
RIYADH/ISLAMABAD – September 18, 2025: In a landmark development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement on Wednesday, marking a new era of defense and security cooperation between the two brotherly nations. The agreement, signed at the Yamama Palace in Riyadh, declares that…
ISLAMABAD – September 2025: Electricity consumers across Pakistan, including Karachi, are likely to face another increase in power tariffs as distribution companies have filed a fresh petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The request, if approved, will add another layer of financial strain on households and businesses already struggling with inflation. According…
September 18, 2025: The flood situation in the Indus River has started showing signs of improvement as water levels at Guddu Barrage are receding, according to the latest data released by the Sindh Information Department and the Flood Emergency Monitoring Cell on Thursday morning. Officials confirmed that the water inflow at Guddu Barrage was recorded…
Today, 1 US dollar equals about PKR 283.35, but the situation was very different in 1947, right after Pakistan’s independence. At that time, 1 USD was worth only PKR 3.31. This sharp rise over nearly eight decades tells the story of how Pakistan’s economy and currency have gone through major ups and downs. Dollar to…