Business
The Pakistani Rupee opened weaker in today’s currency market, as major international currencies including the US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound gained ground. According to updated exchange rates, the US Dollar maintained its dominance, with a buying rate of Rs285.3 and a selling rate of Rs286.5. The
Opinion
The German Consulate General in Karachi has announced a temporary closure from July 8 to July 11, 2025, citing operational reasons. The announcement was made through an official public notice, in which the consulate informed that all visa appointments scheduled during these four days would be rescheduled. Despite the short-
World
Russia’s Investigative Committee has said that former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit died by suicide just hours after being removed from office by President Vladimir Putin. According to reports, Starovoit’s body was discovered in his private car in the Odintsovo district near Moscow. Officials said he appeared to have
National
The controversy over oath-taking for women on reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has reignited, with opposition parties voicing serious constitutional and democratic concerns. Opposition leaders have begun consulting legal experts to pressure the provincial government into convening an assembly session. According to sources, they argue that
Health
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has announced a major step toward medicine safety and transparency in Pakistan. Speaking on Monday, he revealed that all medicines sold in the country will carry barcodes within the next three months, allowing consumers to verify authenticity, expiry dates, and other essential details using
World
Sweden has resumed its visa services in Islamabad, allowing applications for short-term Schengen visas to visit the country for up to 90 days. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision was made following Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2,
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp decline for the second straight session on Monday, reflecting a global dip in the precious metals market. According to data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs2,500, bringing
education
A parliamentary debate unfolded on Monday as the Senate Standing Committee on Education remained split over a proposed bill seeking to add reproductive health education to the national school curriculum. The bill, introduced by Senator Quratulain Marri, aimed to integrate reproductive health topics into the syllabus to better inform students—
National
A disturbing case of alleged sexual abuse has surfaced in the Kabirwala area of Khanewal district, where a mosque imam has been accused of assaulting a female student. The incident came to light after the family of the girl filed a complaint with local police. According to the First Information
World
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new classification system for expatriate work permits, aimed at enhancing job opportunities for skilled professionals and aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan. The updated system divides work permits into three categories: high-skill, skilled, and basic. This tiered structure is designed to
Business
The federal government has issued a notification approving a 7% increase in pensions for all retired employees, effective from 1 July 2025. This follows earlier notifications regarding salary increases and a 30% disparity allowance for serving government employees. According to the Finance Ministry’s notification, the President has approved the
weather
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is grappling with worsening urban pollution, with Peshawar consistently recording hazardous air quality and a notable rise in pollution-related health problems across the province. Research from the University of Peshawar and local health departments indicates a sharp increase in respiratory illnesses. The city’s air pollution,