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KARACHI – Pakistani rupee shows stability against US dollar, with greenback trading at Rs282.50 on the buying side and Rs283.30 on the selling side, according to the latest data from the open market. Euro held firm, quoted at Rs327.70 (buying) and Rs329.50 (selling), while UK pound traded higher at Rs375.90 and Rs377.80 respectively. Among Gulf currencies, the UAE dirham stood at Rs76.90–77.10, and the Saudi riyal at Rs75.25–75.45. Other notable movements included the Kuwaiti dinar at Rs914.20–922.20, the Bahraini dinar at Rs747.85–750.35, and the Omani riyal at Rs732.50–735.00. Currency Symbol Buying Selling US…
ISLAMABAD – A high-level Turkish defense delegation, led by Commander of the Turkish Air Force General Ziya Komal Kadıoğlu, met with Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the delegation was warmly received at Air Headquarters, where a smartly turned-out PAF contingent presented the Turkish Air Force Commander with a guard of honor. The meeting focused on the evolving regional security situation, progress in existing defense cooperation, and opportunities for joint collaboration in modern military domains, keeping in view contemporary warfare requirements.…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited top Chinese business leaders to relocate their industries to Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs). According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Shehbaz Sharif met with prominent Chinese business leaders to promote business-to-business (B2B) investment between China and Pakistan. During his official visit to China following his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, the Prime Minister held high-level meetings in Beijing with senior executives from leading Chinese enterprises. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including textiles, information technology, agriculture, industry, mining and minerals, road and…
LAHORE – The Government of Punjab, in collaboration with Jhpiego and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, organised a high-level dissemination event in Lahore to share the findings from a five-year implementation research study on DMPA-SC self-injection. The event brought together senior government officials, development partners, researchers, service providers, and representatives from the media. This study, conducted across 43 health facilities in Kasur and Khanewal, reached more than 8,500 women. Of those, 38% confidently self-injected under supervision and took additional doses home. These results demonstrate the feasibility, acceptance, and empowerment potential of self-injection, highlighting its ability to expand…
LAHORE – The anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has ordered the release of PTI founder Imran Khan’s nephew and Aleema Khan’s son, Shahrez Khan, on bail in the Jinnah House attack case. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gill announced the verdict on Shahrez Khan’s post-arrest bail plea, which had earlier been reserved. The court accepted the plea and ordered his release. During the hearing, Shahrez lawyer, Rana Mudassir Umar, argued that his client had been accused of inciting workers, but no evidence was found during the investigation. He further said that geo-fencing did not establish any link between Shahrez and the…
LAHORE – Rain has been forecast in several districts of Punjab until September 5, raising the risk of worsening floods, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) warned on Wednesday. According to PDMA, water levels remain high across major rivers and headworks. In the River Chenab, water flow has reached 468,000 cusecs at Marala Headworks, 339,470 cusecs at Khanki, 232,450 cusecs at Qadirabad, and 108,343 cusecs at Chiniot Bridge. At Trimmu Headworks, the level is reported at 355,744 cusecs. The River Ravi is also flowing at dangerous levels, with 71,010 cusecs recorded at Jassar, 54,190 cusecs at Siphon, 53,630 cusecs at…
QUETTA – The death toll from a suicide bombing outside Shahwani Stadium on Sariab Road in Quetta has risen to 17, with at least 40 others injured. According to reports, the blast occurred on Tuesday during a ceremony marking the fourth death anniversary of Sardar Attaullah Mengal, attended by Balochistan National Party (BNP) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai. Initially, 14 people were reported dead, but several critically injured victims later succumbed in hospital, raising the number of fatalities to 17. The explosion took place as people were leaving the stadium along with…
KARACHI – A disturbing incident reported from Karachi when a young man, identified as Usman, took his life, over alleged harassment by school staffers. The boy identified as Usman jumped from the 8th floor of school building, prompting FIR by Karachi. Cops confirmed that a case has been registered at the Brigade Police Station against the school administration under section related to attempted murder charges against three school employees. Usman reportedly blamed the school administration for persistent mistreatment. In his final social media post, he named three individuals, Irfan, Hassan, and Talha, alleging they subjected him to severe mental torture,…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) apparently backtracked from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s remarks, terming Kalabagh Dam need of the hour, saying his comments represent a personal opinion rather than party policy. PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja spoke to media outside an Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi, where he said the controversial dam cannot be pushed forward without the consensus of all federating units. PTI bigwig said a project opposed by two provinces cannot be in the interest of the federation, making it clear that PTI does not officially endorse Gandapur’s stance. CM Gandapur had strongly advocated for the…
BEIJING – World witnessed rare moment as three of Asia’s most powerful leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif entered Beijing parade venue shoulder to shoulder. The grand military parade was held to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II victory, and turned into more than just a commemoration as it became a bold statement of unity among Asia’s rising powers. The powerful trio’s joint appearance raised eyebrows, with international media calling it symbol of a new Asian bloc. Pakistan’s prominent presence was seen as proof of its rapidly growing importance in…