1 hour ago Pakistan’s foreign reserves hit $20 billion mark, highest since march 2022

KARACHI – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $1.93 billion in a single week, reaching a total of $20.02 billion as of July 4, 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks the highest level of reserves since March 18, 2022, reflecting growing economic stability. The central bank’s own reserves saw a […]

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1 hour ago UK and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

LONDON – Britain and France have reached a landmark agreement to launch a pilot programme that will allow the UK to send back some migrants who arrive in small boats across the English Channel. The deal, announced Thursday by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron in London, aims to curb illegal migration and […]

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4 h. ago UK Pound bounces back against Pakistani rupee – 11 July 2025

KARACHI – The UK Pound registered a recovery against Pakistani rupee on Friday as it has surged to 387.30 in

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14 h. ago Humaira Asghar Ali’s brother arrives to claim her body; investigation underway

KARACHI: The brother of deceased actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali arrived in Karachi on Thursday to claim her body, which was found in an apartment in DHA, Phase-VI earlier this week. Naveed Asghar, who traveled from Lahore, met with South SSP Mahazoor Ali and Gizri SHO Farooq Ahmed Sanjrani, expressing his wish to take […]

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20 h. ago Gold Rates hit Rs354,700 in Pakistan amid surge in global prices; Full List here

KARACHI – Gold rates saw another big increase in Pakistan on July 10, showing upward trend in global market, as

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20 h. ago Saudi Arabia executes over 100 foreigners in 2025 amid surge in death penalties

RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreign nationals in 2025 so far, according to an AFP tally, reflecting a sharp rise in the kingdom’s use of capital punishment this year. On Thursday, the Saudi Interior Ministry confirmed the execution of two Ethiopian men, Khalil Qasim Muhammad Omar and Murad Yaqub Adam Siyo, […]

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21 h. ago Aurangzeb urges swift action on population surge and climate crisis

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday underscored the urgent need to tackle population growth and climate change, calling them two of the biggest threats to Pakistan’s future. Speaking at a World Population Day event hosted by the Ministry of National Health Services, he stressed that unchecked population growth was putting immense pressure on […]

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23 h. ago Greece halts asylum applications for North African migrants amid surge in arrivals

Greece has announced a temporary suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving from North Africa, following a sharp rise in sea arrivals this year. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told parliament on Wednesday that the suspension would initially last three months and apply to those reaching Greek shores by sea. This move comes shortly after European […]

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25 h. ago Hajj 2026: registration extended as 313,000 pilgrims sign up

Good news for those planning to perform Hajj in 2026 — the Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the registration deadline by two more days. Applicants can now submit their forms until July 11, either through designated banks or the official online portal. This decision came after several aspiring pilgrims requested additional time to complete […]

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29 h. ago SAR to PKR: Saudi Riyal surges against Pak rupee on 10 July 2025

KARACHI – Saudi Riyal (SAR) has recorded further gains against Pakistan rupee in open market on Thursday as 1 SAR

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34 h. ago Pakistan’s software services exports surge to over $1bn for first time

Pakistan’s export of software services has seen consistent growth over the last few years, surpassing $1 billion in an 11-month period for the first time in history. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country earned foreign exchange of $1.01 billion through the export of software services during the period […]

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46 h. ago Pakistan receives record $38.3 billion in remittances in FY25, surging 27%

Pakistan’s economy received a major boost in FY25, as workers’ remittances soared to a historic $38.3 billion, marking a 27% year-on-year increase from $30.3 billion in FY24. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, this $8 billion jump reflects the resilience and growing support of overseas Pakistanis amid continued economic challenges. June 2025 alone brought […]

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50 h. ago Turkish defence leadership visits Pakistan to boost strategic partnership

In a move to deepen long-standing defence and strategic ties, Türkiye’s Minister of National Defence arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for an official visit. Upon arrival, he was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani, the Additional Secretary for West Asia at Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This visit underscores the growing defence partnership […]

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63 h. ago PTI founder, spouse ‘again knock at IHC door’ for early hearing of plea against conviction in 190m case

ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Tuesday filed an application in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking early hearing of their plea for the suspension of conviction in the £190m Al-Qadir Trust case. The former premier, through the application, requested that an early hearing of their filed appeal be […]

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65 h. ago Actor Humaira Asghar dies in isolation – Body found after weeks

Popular Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Tuesday. The 32-year-old artist had been missing from public view for weeks. Her body was recovered from a rented flat in Ittehad Commercial Area, Phase VI, by Gizri police. The police said they arrived […]

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67 h. ago South Africa pushes back against Trump’s 30% tariff, calls for fair trade talks

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 30% tariff starting next month. He said the tariff is based on wrong trade data. Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa’s average tariff on U.S. goods is only 7.6%, and most U.S. products enter South Africa without any tariff. He also said […]

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67 h. ago Rare white tiger and lion cub rescued in Faisalabad wildlife raid

Punjab Wildlife Rangers seized a rare white tiger and an African lion cub in Faisalabad on Tuesday. The animals were kept illegally without the required legal permits. The operation followed a tip-off from local sources, prompting swift action by wildlife officials. The white tiger was safely relocated to Lahore Safari Zoo, where it will receive […]

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2 d. ago Junaid Safdar takes fine gracefully, celebrates law’s equal application

LAHORE – A traffic fine issued to the security vehicle of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s son, Junaid Safdar, has drawn public praise—not protest—from the young political figure. On July 7, traffic police in Lahore stopped and fined a black-tinted vehicle assigned to Junaid Safdar’s security. The vehicle was pulled over during a routine check […]

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2 d. ago Jennifer Aniston Spotted With New Beau During Mallorca Getaway

Jennifer Aniston appears to have found love again, as she was seen spending time with life coach Jim Curtis on Friday, July 4. The 56-year-old actress, known for her role in Friends, looked happy and carefree as she arrived in Mallorca with Curtis. Dressed in a black tank top and flared jeans, Aniston embraced the […]

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2 d. ago Pakistan to import half a million tons of sugar amid price surge

The federal cabinet has given the final approval to import 500,000 tons of sugar to stabilize the market. The government sector will manage the import process, and all preparations are complete. The Ministry of Food Security confirmed that import operations will start without delay. The ministry explained that this move aims to keep sugar prices […]

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