Islamabad: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped issuing visas to Pakistani citizens, leaving many stranded and frustrated. From celebrities to businessmen, Pakistanis are facing visa denials, prompting widespread complaints on social media. Pakistani Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz…
The Russian rouble dipped below 100 to the US dollar for the first time since October 2023, following President Vladimir Putin’s adjustment of the country’s nuclear strike policy amidst rising tensions with the United States over Ukraine. The central bank…
Beware of Dangerous Tires: Fraudulent Tire-Selling Syndicate Exposed in Pakistan While car tires may seem standard, negligence and lack of awareness during purchase can result in life-threatening consequences. Many of the small vehicles we rely on for daily commutes are…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile exports saw a notable 10.44% increase in the first four months of the 2024-25 financial year, compared to the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Textile exports totaled $6.146 billion between…
Miftah Ismail, speaking on ARY News’ “Sawal Yeh Hai” program, criticized the government’s lack of commitment to privatization, particularly regarding PIA, leading to the withdrawal of potential investors. He accused the government of prioritizing power retention over meaningful reforms, such…
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Dismisses Mini-Budget Rumors After IMF Talks ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has firmly ruled out the introduction of a mini-budget following fruitful discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking to Geo News on Saturday, Aurangzeb…
Ayla Majid Becomes ACCA’s First Pakistani and South Asian President Ayla Majid has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Pakistani and South Asian president of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). With over 20 years of expertise…
According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the US dollar’s buying and selling rates in the open market stood at Rs 277.40 and Rs 278.90, respectively. The Euro’s value rose by 42 paisa, closing at Rs 293.49, up from…
According to the notification, petrol prices remain steady at Rs. 248.38 per litre, while high-speed diesel continues to be priced at Rs. 255.14 per litre. Similarly, the prices of light diesel and kerosene oil remain unchanged. Earlier, reports suggested that…
Stocks continued their upward trajectory on Friday, nearing an all-time intraday high close to the 95,000 level, driven by positive developments such as reduced concerns over the potential IMF-required mini-budget, which lifted investor sentiment. During early trading, the Pakistan Stock…
