X Suspends Mir Yar Baloch Account Over Anti-Pakistan Content
ISLAMABAD: Social media platform X has reportedly suspended the account of Mir Yar Baloch following allegations that it was being used to circulate false and fabricated information about Pakistan and state institutions, particularly the Pakistan Army. According to sources, the account had been repeatedly sharing content critical of Pakistan and
Pakistan’s New Currency Notes: State Bank Reveals Major Update
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed discontinuing the Rs10 currency note and replacing it with a coin, as the Senate Standing Committee on Finance was briefed on the production of new banknotes and the circulation of counterfeit currency. SBP Deputy Governor Dr Inayat Hussain told the committee
Islamabad Police Issue Traffic Advisory Ahead of Eid Milad-un-Nabi Procession
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police have announced a traffic management plan for the central procession being held to mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), advising citizens to use alternative routes during the event. According to an Islamabad Police spokesperson, the main procession will begin from the Rehmat Community Centre Ground in G-7 and
OGDCL Senior Management Salaries Revealed in Senate
ISLAMABAD: Details of the salaries and benefits offered to senior management of the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) have been presented in the Senate. According to a written response submitted by the Ministry of Petroleum, OGDCL Managing Director Ahmed Hayat Lak draws a basic monthly salary of Rs5.564
Japan’s Rs2.5 Billion Healthcare Aid at Risk — What Went Wrong in KP?
PESHAWAR: A Japanese-funded project worth more than Rs2.5 billion aimed at improving maternal and child healthcare facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is facing the risk of cancellation due to administrative delays. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department to expedite pending formalities with the
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Set to Finalise Key Domestic Workers Recruitment Deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have finalised work on a special bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating the employment of Pakistani domestic workers in the Kingdom while ensuring a more transparent recruitment process and stronger protection of workers’ rights. According to government sources, the development follows meetings between senior officials from
Gold Price Drops in Pakistan — Latest Rates Revealed
KARACHI: Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Tuesday after rising for four consecutive days in the local and international markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs600 per tola to Rs486,536. The price of 10 grams of gold also decreased by Rs514,
Cement Prices Fall Across Pakistan — Latest Rates Released
ISLAMABAD: Retail prices of cement recorded a slight decline in northern parts of Pakistan during the week ended August 20, 2026, while prices in southern regions remained largely unchanged. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the average retail price of a 50kg bag of cement
ECP withdraws notification of by-election on Murad Saeed’s Senate seat
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has withdrawn the notification of the by-election issued declaring the Senate seat vacant as a result of Murad Saeed’s disqualification. The Election Commission has also issued a written order in this regard, stating that Murad Saeed had not taken the oath of membership of
Trade volume expands through Pak-China border on Khunjrab pass
A significant increase was witnessed in trade volume on Khunjerab Pass as trade ties are strengthening with increasing access of Pakistani products to international markets. Pakistan Customs collected a record revenue of Rs 15 billion on imports from China through Khunjerab Pass during the fiscal year 2025-26. History Pakistani goods
