Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with China on Tuesday, threatening to halt imports of Chinese cooking oil in retaliation for Beijing’s recent refusal to purchase American soybeans. In a post on Truth Social post, Donald Trump accused China of engaging in an “Economically Hostile Act” by deliberately cutting off purchases of U.S. soybeans a move he claims is … Read more
RAWALPINDI: The Director Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) voiced deep concern over what it called provocative and irresponsible statements by India’s military and political leadership ahead of state elections, warning that such rhetoric risks fueling regional instability and could have serious consequences for peace in South Asia. The military’s media wing accused sections of India’s leadership … Read more
Lahore/Multan: The Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) in Lahore and Multan has announced the results for the Intermediate Part-I Annual Examination 2025, providing statistics on student achievement and demographics across both regions. Lahore Board Highlights: The BISE Lahore results were formalized by Controller of Examinations Tausif-ur-Rehman and Board Secretary Rizwan Nazir. Pass Rate: The overall success rate … Read more
Islamabad: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), dry weather is expected in several cities across the country, while northern areas will experience cold conditions both day and night today. The weather will be hot and humid across Sindh. The weather will remain dry in Islamabad and its surrounding areas. Gilgit-Baltistan will experience hot and humid midday conditions, followed by … Read more
Gaza: Hamas has handed over the bodies of four more Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), bringing the total number of deceased captives released to eight. Israel has responded by limiting humanitarian aid into Gaza, citing delays in the return of all deceased hostages. The transfer comes amid heightened tensions, … Read more
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) has completed the repair of the damaged 48-inch diameter rising main line at the North East Pumping Station K-II, restoring water supply to the affected areas of the city. The KW&SC confirmed that the repair work had been completed successfully and that supply operations have resumed to ensure … Read more
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of 8 paisa per unit in electricity prices. According to reports on Tuesday, this increase comes under the fuel price adjustment for August and will apply to electricity consumers across the country, including Karachi. It is worth mentioning that in September, Nepra had announced … Read more
The Pakistani rupee showed mixed movement against several foreign currencies, including the Euro, Saudi Riyal, and British Pound, in the open market on Thursday. On October 16, the buying rate of the US Dollar was recorded at Rs282.65, while the selling rate was Rs283.05, according to forex.pk. The Euro was being bought at Rs331.95 and … Read more
The United Nations has once again acknowledged Pakistan’s active and effective role as the country has been elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–2028 term. Pakistan, along with 13 other countries, has secured membership in the Council following the recent elections. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude to the … Read more
Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trend on Thursday as the precious metal climbed to a new all-time high in the local and global markets. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) reported a sharp increase in gold prices. The price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by a massive Rs1,900, reaching … Read more
As of 16 October 2025, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stood at $111,562.60. 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: 111,562.60 Dollar The … Read more
The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 31547921.33 on 16 October 2025. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 31547921.33 Pakistani rupees. The price of Bitcoin fluctuates constantly due to various factors such as market demand, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, and … Read more
Pakistan Railways has announced a revised winter schedule for trains across the country, which came into effect today (October 16). The updated schedule makes small changes to the departure times of 16 trains, adds and removes certain stops, and brings back several previously suspended services. Three trains have had their stops at certain stations removed, … Read more
Shakeel Ahmad Meer has launched HopeToSkills.com, Pakistan’s first AI-powered learning platform aimed at empowering 10 million youth by 2030 under the Vision Pakistan 2030 initiative. The platform uses artificial intelligence to deliver personalized, accessible, and future-ready education for learners nationwide. The launch event, attended by dignitaries and education leaders, was streamed live on YouTube and … Read more
The destruction wrought by the two-year conflict in Gaza has left the region in ruins, with an estimated 55 million tons of rubble equivalent to the weight of 13 pyramids of Gaza scattered across the enclave. According to Jaco Cilliers, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) official, the scale of devastation is staggering and will … Read more
