Rawalpindi: Addressing a press conference, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, highlighted significant successes in Pakistan’s ongoing fight against terrorism. He stated that 2024 saw the highest number of terrorists eliminated in the last five years, with 925 militants neutralized, including several key leaders of extremist groups. Security forces […]
Today the latest open market forex rates in Pakistan indicate the following trends. The US Dollar is being bought at PKR 278.00 and sold at PKR 279.50. The Euro stands at a buying rate of PKR 287.40 and a selling rate of PKR 290.15, while the UK Pound Sterling is being traded at PKR 348.50 […]
Karachi – After two consecutive days of losses, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) bounced back strongly, with the 100 Index surging by 927 points to close at 111,351 points. Trading volume on the PSX saw a notable increase of 30% compared to the previous day, and the market capitalization surged by Rs. 112 billion. During […]
Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, Larkana – President Asif Ali Zardari addressed a large gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on the occasion of the death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, vowing to ensure the rights of all provinces and urging the nation to remain steadfast in the face of challenges. Zardari assured the public that the rights […]
Karachi – Following a significant rise yesterday, gold prices in Pakistan saw a decline today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola has dropped by Rs. 800, bringing it to Rs. 273,200. Similarly, the price for 10 grams of gold fell by Rs. 686, now standing at […]
Centurion – Today, the first Test of the much-awaited two-match series between South Africa and Pakistan begins at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Both sides have finished with their preparations, with Pakistan’s players practicing hard in the areas of batting, bowling, and fielding. Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan, was upbeat before the Boxing Day match, […]
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has said that a strong relationship between the bench and the bar is essential for the delivery of justice; the judiciary is the guarantor of the interpretation of the law and the protection of fundamental rights. Representatives of bar associations met the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court. […]
Foreign direct investment into Pakistan increased significantly in the first eleven months of 2024, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in Karachi. The rise was 11.58%. The overall amount of foreign investment for January-November 2024 was $2.05 billion, up from $1.84 billion in the same period of 2023, according to […]
The Pakistani rupee displayed swings in the open market versus other foreign currencies as of December 26, 2024. The Australian dollar was trading for buying at Rs 174.75 and for selling at Rs 177.00. For purchasing, the Canadian Dollar was Rs 194.35; for selling, it was Rs 196.75. Buying the Chinese Yuan cost Rs 37.99; […]
Karachi: The All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association reports that gold prices in Pakistan today increased significantly, by Rs 1,400 per tola. The price of gold per tola now is Rs 274,000 after this climb. Likewise, the cost of ten grams of gold has increased by Rs 1,200 to come at Rs 234,911. Globally, gold […]
