Gold prices continued their downward trend in both global and local markets, providing a breather for buyers in Pakistan amid fluctuating economic conditions. 24-carat gold per tola fell by PKR 300, settling at PKR 356,400. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold decreased by PKR 257, reaching PKR 305,555. In the international market,...
A group of armed terrorists stormed a courthouse in Zahedan, Iran’s southeastern border city, killing six people and injuring 22 others in a brazen assault on Saturday, July 26, 2025, morning. The attack, claimed by the Jaish al-Adl militant group, targeted the Sistan and Baluchestan provincial judiciary headquarters on Azadi Street, escalating tensions in a...
Pakistan hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Islamabad today, a significant step towards fostering regional security cooperation. The landmark summit brought together top military leaders from the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to advance strategic dialogue and military collaboration. Chaired by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army...
Beijing, July 26, 2025 – Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, concluded a high-profile visit to China, reinforcing the deep-rooted strategic partnership between the two nations. Over several days, COAS Munir engaged in high-level meetings with Chinese political and military leaders in Beijing, focusing on regional security, defense cooperation, and...
The Sindh Health Department confirmed the province’s first dengue-related death of the year today. A 48-year-old woman from Karachi’s East District succumbed to complications from dengue fever while receiving treatment at a private hospital. The patient, admitted on July 23, 2025, was battling not only dengue but also underlying conditions, including diabetes and a urinary...
On July 25, 2025, gold prices in Pakistan dropped sharply, reflecting a decline in the global market. 24-carat gold per tola fell by Rs 2,300, reaching Rs 356,700, while 10 grams of 24-carat gold decreased by Rs 1,972, now priced at Rs 305,812. Globally, gold prices slipped by $23 per ounce to $3,340, according to...
Following the Sindh Government’s decisive crackdown on sugar prices, the commodity became cheaper by Rs 9 per kilogram within five days in Karachi’s wholesale markets. As of July 25, 2025, wholesale sugar prices have dropped from Rs 179 to Rs 171 per kilogram, easing the financial strain on Karachi’s residents amid rising inflation. Abdul Rauf...
The Sindh government has abolished charged parking across all roads in Karachi, effective July 25, 2025. Mayor Murtaza Wahab proposed the move, and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved it, aiming to curb illegal parking fees and enhance urban mobility in Pakistan’s largest city. The Sindh Local Government Department issued a notification directing all municipal...
On July 22, 2025, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore delivered a mixed verdict in a case related to the May 9, 2023, riots, acquitting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi and others while sentencing senior PTI leaders to 10 years in prison. Judge Arshad Javed announced the decision, which pertains to the...
On July 22, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to creating a safe and business-friendly environment for Chinese nationals, emphasizing their critical role in the country’s economic future. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad focused on security arrangements for Chinese citizens, the Prime Minister outlined ongoing efforts to bolster their protection nationwide. “The...