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What it actually costs to send money home
Sending $200 from Dubai to Karachi is among the cheapest transfers in the world. It was never free and in July, the arrangement that made it look free, changed!
Money
Sending $200 from Dubai to Karachi is among the cheapest transfers in the world. It was never free and in July, the arrangement that made it look free, changed!
Breaking News
Rawalpindi flooding became a serious concern after heavy rain hit Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The intense rainfall flooded low-lying areas, disrupted traffic and quickly raised the water level. Around 200 millimetres of rain fell in Rawalpindi. Shamsabad received about 201mm, while New Katarian recorded nearly 186mm. The heavy rain also
Breaking News
Bilawal Bhutto wedding rumors have created a buzz on social media, but PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has now clearly rejected the reports. He said that claims about his engagement and wedding are not true and asked people not to believe the social media talk. Bilawal said that social media
Government
The IMF Pakistan contract rules issue has become an important point of discussion as the International Monetary Fund asks Pakistan to limit direct government contracts with state-owned companies. The IMF wants these contracts to happen only in special cases with clear reasons. The disagreement has delayed Pakistan’s new
World
The Makkah Defense Agreement has taken another important step as senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan met in Istanbul for the first meeting of a new Strategic Political and Defense Committee. The meeting focuses on strengthening cooperation between the three countries and improving regional security. Türkiye hosted the
Technology
OPPO has officially launched the Reno16 Series in Pakistan, bringing the Reno16 and Reno16 F to local shelves alongside a striking new companion device, OPPO Bubble. Built for a new generation of creators, the series pairs a design nobody has seen on a phone before with a camera system built
Business
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced an investment of $10 million in ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Limited (ASA MFB) in the form of a four-year loan aimed at expanding access to finance for women microfinance borrowers, and supporting private sector growth
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Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, and Yango, part of the global technology company Yango Group, have partnered to provide eligible Yango partner drivers and couriers with access to Shariah-compliant vehicle and handset financing, embedded Takaful protection, and inclusive digital banking and payment solutions. The partnership aims
To celebrate the release of “Atif Aslam’s” highly anticipated new album, “Subah Aye Na”, Spotify brought the excitement surrounding the project to Karachi for a night that quickly became a cultural moment of its own. Read More: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Becomes 2026’s Biggest Movie Atif Aslam
How Global Cloud Village Is Rewriting the Future of Work, Environmental Sustainability, Work-Life Balance, and Digital Transformation. The companies winning talent, cutting carbon, and boosting profit in 2026 aren’t working longer. They’re working smarter. They’ve moved to a 4-day work week. Read More: Nicegram Evolution
The Company has achieved a revenue growth of 12.1% during the first half of 2026 over the same period last year. Revenue reached PKR 58.9 billion compared to PKR 52.5 billion last year. This performance was driven by favorable portfolio mix, emphasis on in-market execution, selective
Nicegram, an independent messaging client built on the Telegram API, has moved beyond basic chat functionality by adding tools tied to digital identity and professional networking. Users keep access to their existing Telegram accounts and conversations while gaining extra features around productivity, privacy, security, and verification. Among the newer additions
Daraz Pakistan has launched its official e-pharmacy, providing customers across the country with a trusted and convenient way to purchase authentic over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and healthcare essentials online. The service is operated through Daraz’s licensed pharmacy facility, with medicines sourced, stored and dispensed in accordance with
10Pearls, a global AI-native digital engineering company, is proud to announce its strategic technology partnership with Novacare, a multi-disciplinary hospital offering internationally accredited, digitally advanced care delivery in Pakistan. As part of this strategic collaboration, 10Pearls will offer strategic advisory services and technical expertise in multiple areas, including
There's a special kind of frustration in seeing "Storage Full" pop up right when you're trying to save the one photo you actually want. Suddenly you're scrolling through hundreds of screenshots, blurry shots, old downloads, and videos, deciding what earns another chance
The Strait of Hormuz has become the center of a fresh dispute between the United States and Iran. US President Donald Trump posted a map on social media showing the important waterway as “new US territory,” while Iran strongly rejected the claim. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the
The Saudia Airlines 2026 Dream Offer gives international travelers a chance to save up to 50% on flight fares. The special promotion, called “The Dream Offer,” starts on August 19, 2026, and includes several international routes. Book Yours: Passengers can book tickets under the promotion from August 19 to August
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has cancelled the aviation licenses of four companies over regulatory issues. The affected companies are Airborne Aviation, Askari Aviation, Pakistan Aviators, and Hybrid Aviation. These companies provide different aviation services in Pakistan. Their work includes charter flights, helicopter services, cargo transport, rescue operations, and
Saudi PIF had a strong financial year in 2025, with revenue and profit rising sharply. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund reported $120 billion in revenue and $17 billion in profit, showing its growing role in the country’s economy. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth