11 h. ago Exchange companies contribute $5 billion in remittances during FY2024

Foreign currency exchange companies in Pakistan contributed nearly $5 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2024–25, marking a growing role in stabilizing the currency market. In June alone, they sold around $450 million to banks, according to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP). ECAP Secretary General Zafar Paracha praised the State Bank of […]

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11 h. ago Thousands gather in Karbala for ashura rituals under tight security

Thousands of Shi’ite Muslims gathered in Karbala, Iraq on Sunday to mark Ashura — the most sacred day in the Shi’ite Islamic calendar — amid strict security measures across the city. Worshippers from across the country participated in religious rituals held at key sacred sites. The ceremonies began early in the morning, drawing large crowds […]

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11 h. ago Ashura procession banned again in Srinagar amid tight restrictions

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir have once again enforced a ban on the traditional Ashura procession in Srinagar, denying mourners the right to mark 10th Muharram along the historic route. The decades-old procession from Abi Guzar to Zadibal remains restricted since its ban in 1989 by then-Governor Jagmohan. Despite fresh requests from mourners […]

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11 h. ago Ashura being observed across Pakistan amid elaborate security

LAHORE – Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram, is being observed across Pakistan on Sunday with religious seal and solemnity amid

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11 h. ago Ashura observed across Pakistan with solemnity amid elaborate security

LAHORE – Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram, was observed across Pakistan on Sunday with religious zeal and solemnity amid elaborate

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12 h. ago Karbala inspires truth and unity, says CM Gandapur in ashura message

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called the tragedy of Karbala a timeless symbol of patience, sacrifice, and resistance against injustice, urging unity in today’s divided world. In his message on the occasion of Ashura, Gandapur stated that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) stood firm against tyranny and falsehood, setting an unparalleled example […]

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13 h. ago OPEC+ boosts oil output by 548,000 barrels per day for august

OPEC+ has agreed to raise oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, accelerating its output hike plan as global markets remain tight. The move follows recent geopolitical tensions and reflects efforts to stabilize fuel prices amid increased global demand. This is the largest monthly hike so far this year, up from 411,000 […]

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14 h. ago Ashura observed nationwide with deep respect and tight security

Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is being observed across Pakistan with deep religious devotion to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala. Mourning processions, majalis, and rituals are taking place in cities and towns nationwide, as people pay tribute to the unmatched sacrifices made for truth and justice. In […]

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14 h. ago President, PM urge nation to embrace Imam Hussain’s (RA) teachings on Ashura

On the solemn occasion of Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the nation to follow the path of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). They said his life and sacrifice offer timeless lessons of truth, courage, and patience. The leaders emphasized that the events of Karbala serve as a beacon of […]

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26 h. ago PM, President urge guidance from sacrifices of Imam Hussain as nation commemorates Youm

PM Shehbaz says Ashura gives us the great lesson of patience, sacrifice, and standing firm on principles President Zardari calls on the nation to follow the path of Imam Hussain (RA) and not only reform itself but also base the governance system, social attitudes, and national priorities on it ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif […]

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27 h. ago Muharram 9th commemorated with fervor amid heightened security, red alert across country

Punjab CS, IG Police and Home Secretary review security arrangements for South Punjab’s biggest processions and majalis in Multan Karachi’s central mourning procession concludes at Hussainiya Iraniyan Imambargah in Kharadar peacefully amid tight security: police Islamabad Police implement a seven-layer security plan to ensure peace and public safety Mobile phone and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) […]

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29 h. ago Maintaining law, order during Muharram top priority: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Comprehensive security arrangements have been implemented across the country for the processions and majalis on the 9th of Muharram. Around 2,763 processions and 7,598 majalis are being held on Saturday in the Federal Capital, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Strict security measures have been enforced in 1,129 highly sensitive areas, […]

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32 h. ago Bannu bloodshed: Militants attack Jirga, leave one dead, three injured

In a deadly attack on Saturday, gunmen opened fire on a local jirga in the Mandi Khel area of Bannu, killing one tribal elder and injuring three others, including a police constable. The jirga was convened by the Sardi Khel tribe to resolve a local issue when it was ambushed by suspected militants. Police spokesperson […]

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32 h. ago One killed, three injured by armed suspects firing in Bannu: police

BANNU: At least one person was killed and three others were injured after armed assailants attacked a jirga in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, police said on Saturday. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities recently, especially in KP and Balochistan after the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. Bannu police spokesperson […]

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33 h. ago Heavy rain predicted across Punjab on Ashura; citizens urged to stay alert

A new monsoon spell has entered Punjab, bringing with it a forecast of heavy rain across several cities on Ashura (10th Muharram). The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that downpours could affect Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and nearby regions. The current weather system is expected to continue until July 10, possibly causing a rise […]

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35 h. ago Internet, Mobile Services disrupted in Karachi amid 9 Muharram processions

KARACHI – Key mourning procession for 9th of Muharram is underway in Karachi from Nishtar Park and is going toward

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35 h. ago ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]

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35 h. ago Trump: Iran has not agreed to nuclear inspections or enrichment ban

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has not accepted international nuclear inspections nor agreed to halt uranium enrichment. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear programme had been “set back permanently” but warned it could restart operations at new locations. He added that Iran’s efforts to resume enrichment would be a serious […]

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36 h. ago Mobile blackout begins in Karachi amid 9th muharram processions

Mobile phone services have started shutting down in Karachi as authorities implement strict security arrangements for 9th Muharram processions across the country. Similar actions are being taken in other major cities, including Lahore, Islamabad, and Quetta. In Karachi, signals began fading by mid-morning in areas where central processions are expected. Sensitive locations and procession routes […]

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36 h. ago Pakistan’s federal debt hits Rs76 trillion – A new record high

Pakistan’s federal government debt has reached an unprecedented level of Rs76,045 billion (Rs76.045 trillion) as of May 2025, marking the highest figure in the country’s history, according to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The SBP’s monthly debt bulletin shows that domestic debt accounts for Rs53,460 billion, while external debt stands […]

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