U.S. President Donald Trump has lowered Pakistan’s import tariff rate to 19% from 29%, effective August 7, 2025, following a trade agreement finalized on July 31. The decision, announced via an executive order, comes a day after Trump hailed a “landmark energy partnership” with Pakistan to develop its oil reserves, signaling a new chapter in...
Gold prices declined significantly in both local and international markets, reflecting shifts in global economic conditions. In Pakistan, the price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs 2,000, settling at Rs 353,000. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also dropped by Rs 1,714, now standing at Rs 302,641. Globally, the spot price...
India has escalated its diplomatic efforts against Pakistan by submitting a controversial statement by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Gandapur, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reportedly claimed on July 25, 2025, that Pakistani authorities arrest Taliban members, but certain state institutions, including the Inter-Services...
The US dollar weakened slightly against the Pakistani rupee in the interbank market, dropping by 8 paisas, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The dollar closed at Rs 282.87, down from Rs 282.95 the previous day, reflecting a minor fluctuation in the currency’s value. This small decline aligns with recent trends reported by...
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared that Pakistan will not recognize Israel, emphasizing unwavering support for the Palestinian cause during a press conference in New York. Speaking on the sidelines of a United Nations conference focused on the two-state solution, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s firm stance on both the Palestine and Kashmir...
On July 29, 2025, Pakistan signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide free cancer medicines to 8,000 children annually. This agreement, part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines (GPACCM), aims to transform pediatric cancer care in Pakistan by boosting survival rates from 30% to 60% by 2030....
Gold prices in Pakistan saw a minor decline on July 28, 2025, aligning with a slight drop in the international market. The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs. 100, reaching Rs. 356,300. Similarly, 10 grams of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs. 85, settling at Rs. 305,470. In the global market, the price...
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) will launch a cutting-edge Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) on July 31, 2025, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC). This landmark mission aims to strengthen Pakistan’s space program, enhancing Earth observation capabilities for critical national applications, according to a statement by SUPARCO. Equipped with advanced imaging...
Pakistan achieved a groundbreaking milestone at the 2025 International Science Olympiads, securing its first-ever gold medal and a bronze medal in two globally renowned competitions. Abdul Raffay Paracha from Siddique Public School clinched the gold at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in the Philippines, held from July 20 to 27, marking a historic first...
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,...