Karachi Pen Bomb Blast Probe Takes Dramatic New Turn

Karachi: The investigation into the recent “pen bomb” explosion in Karachi has taken a surprising turn as law…

Iranian Rial Surges as US-Iran Peace Deal Sparks Market Optimism

Tehran, June 17, 2026: The Iranian rial recorded a significant gain in value after the announcement of a…

Sindh Govt Announces 500,000 Free Solar Systems for Low-Income Families

Karachi, June 17, 2026: The Sindh government has expanded its solar energy initiative by announcing the distribution of…

Dollar Holds Near Rs279 as Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham Remain Stable in Pakistan

Karachi, June 17, 2026: The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable against major foreign currencies in the open market…

Gold Prices Drop in Pakistan — June 17, 2026

Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a decline on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, following fluctuations in international bullion markets…

Pakistan to Host Signing Ceremony of US–Iran Peace Deal in Geneva on Friday

Reports suggest that Pakistan is set to host a signing ceremony of a proposed US–Iran peace agreement in…

Ghilaf-e-Kaaba Changing Ceremony Held at Masjid al-Haram

The annual ceremonial changing of the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba was held at the holy Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia,…

Senate Panel Approves Proposal for 5% Tax on Social Media Earnings

A Senate committee in Pakistan has backed a proposal to impose a 5% tax on income earned through…

Alibaba Launches AI Support Initiative for Small Businesses in Pakistan

Alibaba Group has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered support tools to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in…

Govt’s Economic Planning Takes External, Geopolitical Risks Into Account: Finance Minister

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government’s economic planning and budget strategy are being formulated while keeping…

Aurangzeb Sees Budget Relief From US-Iran Deal, Says It’s ‘Too Premature’ to Revise Projections

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the recent US-Iran agreement could bring positive economic impacts for Pakistan in…

Rs200 Prize Bond Draw Results for June 2026 Announced

The National Savings Division has officially announced the results of the Rs200 Prize Bond draw for June 2026.…

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – June 15, 2026

The Pakistani rupee showed relative stability against major foreign currencies in both the interbank and open markets on…

Oil Prices Fall as Dow Hits Record High on US-Iran Deal Optimism

Global oil prices dropped sharply on Monday while the Dow Jones Industrial Average touched a record high after…

Iranian Rial Bundle Price Remains Stable Despite Iran Peace Announcement

The price of Iranian rial bundles in Pakistan’s open market remained largely unchanged despite reports of a preliminary…