The Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar in the interbank market on Monday, posting a marginal appreciation of 0.01 percent during early trading. By the close of trading, the local currency settled at 279.92, recording a gain of Re0.03 against the greenback in Monday’s interbank foreign exchange market. During the previous week, the…
Large pods of humpback dolphins have once again been spotted along the eastern coast of Gwadar, offering a rare and heartening sight for local fishermen. Early on Monday, a pod of dolphins was seen swimming and playing near fishing boats, leaping through the water and entertaining fishermen with their playful behaviour. Fishermen described the sight…
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima announced that Pakistan plans to hold the 5G spectrum auction during Ramadan this year. She said the government aims to complete the auction process by the end of February, moving swiftly once all regulatory preparations have been properly finalised. The minister added that following the auction,…
As part of a comprehensive reforms agenda, the Government has launched a nationwide digitalization drive targeting petrol pumps and the broader petroleum supply chain to curb smuggling, prevent illegal sales, and safeguard the interests of authorized dealers. The core objective of these reforms is to integrate the entire petroleum value chain, from imports and refineries…
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, addressed the Joint Pakistan–Azerbaijan Women Entrepreneurship Dialogue as the Chief Guest, highlighting the critical role of women entrepreneurs in driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Addressing the ceremony, SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan said that women have transformed limited resources into…
Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Monday as rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association showed significant increases nationwide today. According to the interbank-based rates, the price of 24-carat gold per tola increased to Rs 489,362, up by Rs 7,500 during the latest trading session. The rate for 10 grams…
The federal government has released its annual list of public and optional holidays, outlining key national, religious and cultural observances across Pakistan for the year. According to a notification issued in Islamabad, there will be 11 public holidays and 23 optional holidays for federal offices nationwide during the calendar year. The schedule is intended to…
Australia will complete preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a three-match T20 international series against Pakistan in Lahore at iconic Gaddafi Stadium. All three matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on January 29, January 31 and February 1 over four days during a short pre-World Cup. The tour coincides with the…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League will replace the traditional player draft with a player auction system. The PCB described the change as a historic move after a decade, saying it reflects the league’s growth, competitiveness, and commitment to innovation overall direction. PCB said the auction…
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has told the Senate that the Telecom Competition Rules required under law have not yet been notified officially. The information was shared by Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja in a written reply submitted to the upper house of Parliament today. According to the reply, drafting…