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Good news for govt employees about salaries, pensions in Budget 2025-26
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD – The federal government’s special committee has assured employees of implementing their demands, including pension reforms and salary increases, in upcoming budget for fiscal…

UK Pound weakens against Pak rupee today – 28 May 2025
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound or GBP Sterling declined in open market of Pakistan as it stood at Rs381.83 after an…

UAE Dirham moves up against Pak rupee today – 28 May 2025
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
KARACHI – UAE Dirham buying rate in open market of Pakistan continued its gaining streak as it surged to by three paisas to reach Rs76.82…

US student visa appointment update for Pakistan, other countries
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has instructed the US embassies around the world not to schedule new appointments for student visas for the time being.…

Saudi Riyal shines as Pak rupee sheds value – 28 May 2025
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
KARACHI – Saudi Riyal (SAR) has registered gains for third consecutive session against Pakistani rupee in open market on Wednesday as 1 SAR rate increased…

Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – 28 May 2025
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
KARACHI—In the local and open market, the exchange rate for one US Dollar against Pakistani rupees witnessed no change as it stood at Rs 282.55…

CJCSC, Services Chief felicitate nation on Youm-e-Takbeer anniversary
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
RAWALPINDI – The Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs, have felicitated the people of Pakistan…

Pakistan celebrates Youm-e-Takbeer today to commemorate 1998 nuclear tests
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD – “Youm-e-Takbeer” is being celebrated with patriotic zeal today (May 28) in remembrance of the historic nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan on this day…

Gold rate in Pakistan today, 28 May, 2025
- By Our Correspondent
- May 28, 2025
KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan suffered declined in second consecutive session amid downward global trend. In local market, price of gold stood at Rs347,900 …

Punjab to increase traffic fines by 10% as reforms unveiled to curb violations
- By Our Correspondent
- May 27, 2025
LAHORE – The Punjab government has decided to increase the fines for traffic violations by up to 10 percent as it has unveiled a comprehensive…