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Pakistan stresses stronger ties with Bangladesh: says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan stresses stronger ties with Bangladesh: says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan desires a relationship with Bangladesh that unites both nations. He expressed readiness to work not only with Bangladesh but with all South Asian countries to promote development, peace, and stability in the region. Speaking at a reception hosted by the Pakistani High Commission … Read more

New Vehicle Law Introduced; Check Full Details 

New Vehicle Law Introduced; Check Full Details 

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has introduced the KP Motor Vehicle Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2025, allowing vehicle owners to keep their personalized registration numbers even after selling their vehicles. Under the proposed law, owners can choose special registration marks, and these numbers will stay with them permanently. However, if a registration number is unused for three … Read more

DMP Ishaq Dar arrives in Bangladesh for two-day official visit

DMP Ishaq Dar arrives in Bangladesh for two-day official visit

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Bangladesh for a two-day official visit. At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, he was welcomed by Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider, Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Muhammad Iqbal Khan, and other senior officials. … Read more

PML-N, PPP announce to joint contest by-elections

PML-N, PPP announce to joint contest by-elections

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have decided to contest upcoming by-elections together. Details that emerged on Saturday indicate that both parties agreed to field the runner-up from the previous election in these by-elections. This arrangement was announced by former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi … Read more

Google introduces Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL with advanced features

Google introduces Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL with advanced features

Google has introduced its latest phones: Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, all featuring impressive specifications. Powered by the Tensor G5 chip and Gemini Nano model, Google calls these its most personalized, proactive, and helpful Pixel phones yet. The camera bar has been improved across all three models. Additionally, the new … Read more

Sindh introduces 10,000 free e-bikes scheme for women; details here

Sindh introduces 10,000 free e-bikes scheme for women; details here

The Workers Welfare Board Sindh has started a program to give 10,000 free electric motorbikes to women working in industries across the province. The Sindh government says registration has already started, and eligible women can apply through the WWBS official website. Their applications will be checked through EOBI and SESSI records as well as employer … Read more

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 23 August 2025

Pakistani rupee registered gains against various foreign currencies in open market as the buying and selling rates of Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound fell on Saturday. On August 23, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at Rs283.5 while selling rate hovered at Rs284.2 according to forex.pk Euro’s (EUR) buying rate stood at Rs327.75 and the … Read more

Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 23 August, 2025

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 15 September 2025

As of today Saturday, August 23, 2025, the gold price in Pakistan is Rs. 360,100 of 24K per tola. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased on Saturday to reach Rs. 360,100. Gold Rates in Pakistan GOLD PURITY TOLA 10 GRAM 24K Rs. 360,100 … Read more

BTC TO PKR – Today’s Bitcoin price in Pakistan on August 23, 2025

The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 32670110.91 on 23 August 2025. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 32670110.91 Pakistani rupees. The price of Bitcoin fluctuates constantly due to various factors such as market demand, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, and … Read more

BTC TO USD – Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on August 23, 2025

As of 23 August 2025, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stood at $115,545.30. Bitcoin’s value in dollars reflects the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market. Investors and enthusiasts closely monitor these fluctuations to make informed decisions regarding buying, selling, or holding Bitcoin. Bitcoin price in Dollar Today Bitcoin to USD Rate: 115,545.30 Dollar The … Read more

KP reports Rs 10.5b loss to infrastructure in recent rains

KP

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has released details of damage caused to the province’s communication infrastructure by floods and landslides during recent rains. According to the damage assessment report covering the period from August 15 to August 22, at least 331 roads sustained damage at 336 locations, affecting a total stretch of 493 kilometers. Of … Read more

Designer Maria B summoned over controversial video

Designer Maria B summoned over controversial video

Lahore: Fashion designer Maria B has been issued a formal summons by the National Counter Terrorism Authority’s Cyber Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore. The action comes in response to a complaint alleging that she incited public negativity against the transgender community by sharing a video online. The notice directs Maria B to appear before the … Read more

Sophie Turner confesses to her “Most Toxic” dating habit

Sophie Turner confesses to her “Most Toxic” dating habit

Sophie Turner, 29, has made a candid confession about her dating habits—and it’s something she admits she’s “not proud of.” In a recent interview, the Game of Thrones star revealed that her most toxic trait is ghosting her dates. “That is actually what I do all the time,” Turner admitted with a laugh. “I’m not … Read more

Hailey Bieber celebrates son Jack Blues’ first birthday with rare photos

Hailey Bieber celebrates son Jack Blues' first birthday with rare photos

Los Angeles: Supermodel and beauty entrepreneur Hailey Bieber shared a special look into her life as a mother, posting rare photos to mark her son Jack Blues’ first birthday. The son of Hailey and Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, Jack turned one year old on August 23, 2025. The proud and loving mother took to … Read more

Loni Anderson succumbed to rare uterine cancer at 79, cause revealed

Loni Anderson succumbed to rare uterine cancer at 79, cause revealed

Los Angeles: Three weeks after her passing, the cause of death for veteran actress Loni Anderson has been confirmed. The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated star, best known for her role as the empowered receptionist Jennifer Marlowe on the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, died from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. She was 79, … Read more

Sher Shah sent on five-day remand in May 9 case

Sher Shah

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has granted a five-day physical remand of Sher Shah, son of Aleema Khan. The case was heard by Judge Manzar Ali Gul of the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore, where Sher Shah was produced under tight security. According to the investigation officer, the accused was arrested in connection with the May … Read more

Vietnam’s Island-Building in South China Sea could soon outpace China

Vietnam’s Island-Building in South China Sea could soon outpace China

Vietnam has sharply expanded land reclamation in the disputed Spratly Islands and is on track to match and likely surpass — China’s island-building in the South China Sea, a U.S. think tank said Friday. Satellite images reviewed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) show Vietnam has, since early 2025, begun dredging and … Read more

Hania Aamir’s photos go viral, Sparking witty reply to fan

Hania Aamir's photos go viral, Sparking witty reply to fan

Lahore: Known for her charismatic personality and acting skills, actress Hania Aamir is once again making waves on social media. Her latest photos, shared with a friend, have captured the attention of her fans, leading to a wave of comments and even some speculation about her love life. In the comments section of the photos, … Read more

Pakistan’s banking system more complex than other countries: Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s banking system is more complex compared to other countries. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, the finance minister stated that facilitating traders and investors is the government’s top priority. He added that the process of economic reforms is underway and the economy is moving … Read more

Hegseth fires head of Defense Intelligence Agency, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse

Hegseth fires head of Defense Intelligence Agency, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), marking the latest high-level departure in what sources are calling a sweeping overhaul of national security leadership. Two individuals familiar with the decision confirmed Kruse’s removal, which follows tensions with the White House over the DIA’s … Read more

International day marks resistance against slavery and fight for justice

International day marks resistance against slavery and fight for justice

Islamabad: August 23 is being observed globally as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. The day commemorates the courage and resistance of millions of enslaved men and women, particularly marking the historic uprising that began on this night in 1791 in present-day Haiti. This international observance not only … Read more

Android users notice sudden changes in call settings — Here’s why

Android users notice sudden changes in call settings — Here’s why

Android users across the globe are noticing subtle yet significant changes on their smartphones — and they didn’t lift a finger to cause them. In recent days, updates rolled out silently have brought a fresh look and feel to the Android experience, leaving many wondering what’s behind the shift Across social media platforms around the … Read more

Shaista Jabeen’s family still rejects her acting career

Shaista Jabeen's family still rejects her acting career

Lahore: In a candid and revealing interview, veteran actress Shaista Jabeen has shared personal details about her life and career. She disclosed that despite her long-standing presence in the entertainment industry, her family has never fully accepted her as an actress. Jabeen explained that her journey into acting was not by design. She had always … Read more

Another monsoon system to hit Karachi from August 27

Another monsoon

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another monsoon system likely to affect Karachi and most parts of Sindh from August 27. According to the Met Office, light rain and drizzle in different parts of Karachi early Saturday morning turned the weather pleasant. Areas including North Nazimabad, Board Office, Hyderi, Scheme 33, Saddar, and … Read more

PSL’s 10-year story coming soon to screens

PSL’s 10-year story coming soon to screens

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to make a documentary to celebrate the first ten years of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The film will show the league’s journey from 2016 to 2025, focusing on its challenges, successes, and important moments. According to reports, the documentary will shine a light on the many … Read more

Major “RAW” spy network busted in Karachi, reveals CTD Sindh

Major "RAW" spy network busted in Karachi, reveals CTD Sindh

Karachi: In a significant revelation, Additional Inspector General of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, Azad Khan, announced during a press conference that the Indian intelligence agency “RAW” was involved in the murder of a social activist in the Matli area of Badin district on May 18. According to Azad Khan, the murder was an escalation … Read more

FPSC announces CSS 2025 written exam results

FPSC

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced the results of the written examination for the Central Superior Services (CSS) Competitive Exam 2025. According to the public notice issued by FPSC, a total of 18,139 candidates had applied, of which 12,792 appeared in the exam. However, only 354 candidates managed to qualify. This translates … Read more