1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (237+ words) The US dollar rate in Pakistan further increased by Re0.5 (5 paisa) against Pakistani rupee to Rs278.77 in the interbank market on Wednesday (Jan 15) as per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The rupee closed at 278.72 on Tuesday, as reported by the State…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (298+ words) The supply concerns have also pushed international crude prices above $100 a barrel, adding fresh pressure to global energy market. DUBAI: Saudi Arabia temporarily halted operations on its major East-West oil pipeline after a drone strike targeted the crucial energy route,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (244+ words) LONDON: Global crude oil prices continued to rise, with Brent crude climbing above $105 a barrel amid growing concerns over supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose $4.19 to reach $105.40 a barrel in international trading. US…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (343+ words) Pakistan is moving ahead with a major satellite project worth Rs. 37.19 billion after the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) recommended the PakSat-2 project to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for further consideration. The project was one…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (269+ words) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a special relief scheme offering a Rs100-per-liter discount on petrol for motorcyclists, rickshaw and Chingchi users, and people driving vehicles with engines of up to 800cc. The government introduced the scheme to reduce the…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (796+ words) Rising fuel costs and mixed exchange-rate signals complicate Pakistan's inflation outlook, pushing analysts to expect the SBP holding rates steady. KARACHI: Pakistan's central bank faces a harder inflation calculus heading into next week's rate decision, as fresh data show consumer…...

2+ day, 25+ min ago   (544+ words) Google partnership targets digital skills as ICT exports reach record levels. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is looking to turn its young population into a stronger digital workforce as a new Google partnership focuses on digital skills, IT exports and technology growth. The…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (208+ words) Philippine nationals should avoid the area altogether unless necessary for their livelihood,” the foreign ministry said, citing the “conflict escalation in the Red Sea that poses a clear and present danger to all Filipino seafarers working in the area.” The…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (124+ words) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a top destination for tourists and investors, thanks to its business-friendly policies, luxurious lifestyle, and vibrant entertainment options. Currently, 3.5 million Indians reside in the UAE, making up 30% of the total population. They hold…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (238+ words) The trend also highlights how social media users are increasingly treating generative AI as a creative tool. Instagram users are turning back the clock to the 1980s this week as AI-generated portraits featuring big hair, vintage clothing, dramatic lighting and grainy…...