5 h. ago Saudi Riyal further strengths against Pak rupee– 9 July 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal (SAR) registered another increase of five paisa against Pakistani rupee in open

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17 h. ago New Tax Rates on Rs750, 1500, 25000 and 40000 Prize Bonds in Pakistan from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – Amid steps of widening tax base, Pakistani government intensified its fiscal pressure on non-filers, particularly those holding high-denomination prize

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23 h. ago Aaron Phypers Files for Divorce from Denise Richards After 6 Years of Marriage

Aaron Phypers has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly seven years, Denise Richards. The actor, 49, submitted the divorce papers in Los Angeles on Monday, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Phypers listed July 4, 2025, as their separation date. In his […]

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26 h. ago Hyundai hikes prices of Sonata, Elantra, other variants from July 2025

LAHORE – Hyundai Nishat Motors has announced a significant increase in the prices of its vehicles, effective from July 1,

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27 h. ago Sweden reopens Schengen visa service in Pakistan – Application fee, bank statement update

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Sweden has announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad effective from 7 July 2025.

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28 h. ago Increase in pension of government’s retired employees notified from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has notified a 7 percent increase in pensions for its retired employees. The Ministry of

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42 h. ago July 2025 Updated Rates for Sugar, Pulses, Rice and Spices in Pakistan

LAHORE – Amid soaring prices, several commodity prices across Pakistan witnessed surge in July 2025. From essential grains and pulses

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43 h. ago July brings 7% pension boost for retired civil, armed forces

ISLAMABAD — The federal government has approved a 7% increase in pensions for retired civil and armed forces personnel, effective July 1, 2025, as per a notification issued by the Finance Division on Monday. The decision aims to support pensioners amid rising inflation and cost of living. This raise will benefit all civil pensioners, including […]

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43 h. ago Sweden restarts visa services in Pakistan, easing travel for nationals

Sweden has resumed its visa services in Islamabad, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. Starting July 7, 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for Schengen visas locally to visit Sweden for up to 90 days. This step ends a two-year halt that began in April 2023 when Sweden closed its embassy in Islamabad over security concerns. […]

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45 h. ago China hits back at Trump’s 10% tariff threat on BRICS aligned nations

China has strongly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries that align with BRICS’ “anti-American” policies. Trump announced the tariff threat following the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6–7, 2025), where the group rebuked unilateral tariffs and military actions against Iran and Israel. A spokesperson for […]

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45 h. ago Sindh government sets new minimum wage at Rs. 40,000 from july 1

The Sindh government has officially notified an increase in the minimum monthly wage to Rs. 40,000 for unskilled workers, effective from July 1, 2025. This change was announced by the Sindh Minimum Wage Board, aiming to improve the livelihoods of millions of laborers across the province. According to the notification, semi-skilled workers will now receive […]

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53 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pak rupee buying, selling rate today – 7 July 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of UAE Dirham (AED) recorded no change and now stood at Rs77.31 against Pakistani rupee

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3 d. ago Changan Alsvin, Oshan New Prices announced from July 2025 after Revised Taxes

KARACHI – Automakers in Pakistan are announcing revised prices for all models, with Changan becoming latest to jack up prices

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3 d. ago Senate polls in KP: PTI faces major setback as seat loss looms

The Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are scheduled for July 21, 2025, but all eyes are on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the party is expected to lose three of its confirmed Senate seats. This could be a major setback for PTI, which previously held a dominant position in the provincial assembly. According to […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, Poland eye deeper partnership after key talks in Warsaw

Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and continued diplomatic dialogue. This understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held on July 4, 2025, in Warsaw. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors, marking a positive step in long-standing diplomatic […]

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3 d. ago July 5 is a dark chapter in Pakistan’s history, says Bilawal Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has labeled the July 5, 1977 military coup as the darkest day in the country’s history, declaring it a moment when democracy was ambushed and the nation plunged into darkness. In a post on social media platform X, Bilawal stated that July 5 sowed the seeds […]

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3 d. ago SBP pumps Rs13 trillion into banks to calm liquidity jitters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected over Rs13 trillion into the banking system on July 4, 2025. The move aimed to maintain short-term liquidity and support banks during inflationary pressure. This included Rs12.647 trillion through conventional Open Market Operations (OMOs), mostly in 14-day instruments at an 11.03% return. Additionally, SBP carried out a Shariah-compliant […]

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4 d. ago Lyari building collapse: 16 dead, dozens still buried under rubble

Karachi – July 5, 2025: At least 16 people, including three women and a child, lost their lives after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Lyari’s Baghdadi area early Friday morning. The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the city and once again raised serious concerns about construction safety standards. Rescue teams, including emergency responders and […]

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4 d. ago Good news about increase in salaries of govt employees from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has officially issued a notification for a 10 percent increase in running basic salaries of

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4 d. ago Property Transfer Fee Calculator: CDA’s Revised Charges after July 2025 Update

ISLAMABAD – Major development for Islamabad real estate as Capital Development Authority CDA jacked up Transfer Fees, driving up cost

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