Gold prices see significant decline in global market
The price of gold declined on Monday in the global market. This drop is primarily attributed to expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. Spot gold prices fell by 0.7 percent to $4,061.35 per ounce, while US gold futures decreased by 0.5 percent to $4,076.40 per
Saudi Arabia issues important notice for foreign residents
RIYADH: A deadline has been set for foreign workers residing in Saudi Arabia concerning their employment permits. Workers with expired permits after June 30 will be removed from the official records. According to a report by the Saudi Gazette, the “Qawa” platform, which operates under the Ministry of Human Resources
Pakistan considering low-cost oil, gas imports from Iran, petroleum minister
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik has said that the government is seriously considering purchasing cheap oil and gas from Iran to meet the country’s energy needs at low cost and provide maximum relief to the people. In a statement to the media, the federal minister emphasized that the government’s
Pakistan to launch nationwide crackdown on Afghan nationals
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has decided to launch a nationwide crackdown on Afghan nationals residing in the country without valid visas, with enforcement set to begin on July 10, 2026. According to the ministry, Afghan nationals found staying in Pakistan without a valid visa will be immediately arrested from
Students hold awareness camp against poposed abolition of tribal students’ quota
BARA: An awareness camp was organized in Bara Bazaar, Khyber District, following concerns over the reported abolition of the tribal students’ quota in colleges and universities across Pakistan. The camp brought together students, social activists, tribal elders, and members of civil society, who expressed serious concerns about the future
Students Complain about teacher’s Frequent social media use in Classroom
Students at a local educational institution have raised concerns over a teacher’s frequent use of social media during classroom sessions, claiming it disrupts lessons and reduces instructional time. According to several students, the teacher often checks and scrolls through social media platforms while class is in progress, leaving students without
US, Iran agrees to stop attacks on each others
WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran have agreed to stop all military attacks “for now” and will meet this week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, officials from both sides confirmed. A senior US official told Axios on Sunday: “We decided to stop all the kinetic activity”. Tehran and Washington
Three terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Jamaat ul Ahrar neutralized on Pak Afghan border
Security forces conducted an intelligence based ground operation against a group of terrorists near Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As a result of precise and skillful engagement, high value Khwarji Commander Khan Farosh aka Zabal along with 3 terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Jamaat ul Ahrar were
Iran demands clear timetable for Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory
Iran has called for the establishment of a clear timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from occupied areas of Lebanon, describing it as an essential condition for achieving a lasting agreement to end the war and ensure regional stability. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks on Sunday in response
18-hours-long power outage irks residents of Buner
BUNER: A prolonged 18-hour power outage has left residents of Buner frustrated, disrupting daily life, businesses, and essential services across multiple areas of the district. Local sources said electricity was cut off early sunday morning and was not restored until late at night, leaving households without power for most of
