6 h. ago Pakistan records remittances inflow of 3.4 billion in June 2025

KARACHI – Pakistan recorded workers’ remittances inflow of $3.4 billion in June 2025. According to the data released by the

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10 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Monsoon batters Balochistan; Six dead as rains continue until july 8

Several districts of Balochistan have been hit by ongoing monsoon rains, turning streets and low-lying areas into water channels. The second spell of the monsoon season began today and is expected to intensify over the coming days. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), 17mm of rain was recorded in Barkhan and 6mm in Khuzdar […]

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5 d. ago Textile giant Bilal fibres shifts gears toward EVs, health tech & IT

As operations remain suspended, Pakistan-based textile firm Bilal Fibres Limited is making a bold pivot toward IT, health tech, and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. The company shared the development in a formal notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. In the statement, Bilal Fibres confirmed that during the quarter ending June 30, 2025, […]

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6 d. ago Court reserves verdict on Shehbaz’s plea in defamation suit against PTI founder

Additional Sessions judge hears arguments before reserving the verdict to be announced on July 10 LAHORE: A lower court in Lahore on Thursday reserved its verdict, to be announced on July 10, on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s petition to make the legal notice a part of the record in his defamation suit against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]

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6 d. ago State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves jump by $3.663 billion

KARACHI – Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $18,091.1 million as of June 27, 2025. According to the data shared

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7 d. ago Pakistan’s trade deficit widens to $26.3 billion in FY25, up 9% YoY

Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by 9% year-on-year (YoY) in fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), reaching $26.3 billion, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This compares to $24.1 billion recorded in FY24, indicating continued pressure on the country’s external account, despite modest improvements in exports. Exports in FY25 grew by 4.7% to $32.1 […]

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7 d. ago June sees 78 terror attacks in Pakistan, 100 dead and 189 injured

Pakistan witnessed a surge in terrorist violence in June 2025, with 78 attacks carried out by the extremist group “Fitna Al-Hindustan.” These incidents claimed 100 lives and left 189 people injured, according to a report released by a terrorism-focused think tank. In response, security forces intensified counter-terror operations across the country. Throughout June, authorities eliminated […]

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7 d. ago How May–June 2025 Could Have Ended the Region—And How Trump Stopped It

In May and June of 2025, the world stood on the edge of disaster. The simultaneous push to destabilize both Pakistan and Iran—through military strikes, internal sabotage, and economic warfare—was well underway. The goal? To dismantle the last remaining buffer states of South and West Asia. What they wanted was Gazification—a Gaza-style collapse—scaled up to […]

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8 d. ago Cambridge grants free november resits after june exam breach

In response to recent exam paper leaks, Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) has announced that students affected by the compromised papers can resit those exams free of charge in the November 2025 session. This decision comes after widespread concern from students, parents, and educators over the integrity of the June 2025 examination series. CIE confirmed last […]

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9 d. ago Petrol price increased by Rs8.36 per litre for next fortnight

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday announced an increase in the petrol price by Rs8.36 per litre for the next fortnight starting July 1. Earlier, on June 16, 2025, petrol became Rs4.80 more expensive per litre, while high-speed diesel went up by Rs7.95 per litre. International oil prices edged down on Monday as investors weighed […]

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9 d. ago Sehat card confusion deepens as Punjab ends services in government hospitals

The Punjab government has ended Sehat Card services in all public hospitals from June 30, 2025. A notification from the Punjab Health Initiative Management Committee (PHIMC) confirmed this move. However, the programme will continue in private hospitals partnered with the scheme. This decision has caused public confusion and raised concerns among healthcare experts. According to […]

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9 d. ago Media Matters for Democracy Launches ‘Sahafat.AI’  — A Groundbreaking Initiative to Integrate Artificial Intelligence in Pakistani Newsrooms

Islamabad, 30th June 2025 — Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) is pleased to formally announce the launch of Sahafat. AI, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming newsroom workflows in Pakistan through the responsible and context-specific integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This strategic programme represents a major advancement in MMfD’s ongoing mission to strengthen independent journalism […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan urges India to restore Indus waters treaty after hague court ruling

Pakistan has urged India to immediately restore the full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) reaffirmed its authority in a recent ruling. The supplemental award, announced on June 27, 2025, declared that the treaty remains valid and cannot be unilaterally suspended by either side. In a statement […]

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9 d. ago Media Matters for Democracy Launches ‘Sahafat.AI’ — A Groundbreaking Initiative to Integrate Artificial Intelligence in Pakistani Newsrooms

Islamabad, 30th June 2025 — Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD) is pleased to formally announce the launch of Sahafat. AI, a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming newsroom workflows in Pakistan through the responsible and context-specific integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This strategic programme represents a major advancement in MMfD’s ongoing mission to strengthen independent journalism […]

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9 d. ago PBA Strongly Refutes Misleading Claims on Remittance Subsidies

  Karachi, June 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) strongly rejects misleading assertions in recent press coverage suggesting that government subsidies to banks under remittance incentive schemes serve no economic purpose. Such narratives dangerously undermine public confidence at a time when Pakistan’s financial stability depends on robust formal remittance flows. When the Pakistan […]

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9 d. ago UK Pound buying, selling rate in Pakistan today – 30 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Monday remained unchanged as the buying rate

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9 d. ago Dirham steady against Pak rupee in open market – 30 June 2025

KARACHI – The UAE Dirham (AED) is being traded at Rs77.25 against Pakistani rupee in open market on Monday after

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9 d. ago Saudi Riyal buying, selling rates against Pak rupee – 30 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal (SAR) stands unchanged at Rs75.64 against Pakistani rupee in open market on

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