Gold rates in Pakistan continued their upward trend on Friday, tracking gains in the global market where bullion climbed further above $5,000 per ounce. In the local market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs. 2,500, reaching Rs. 526,462. The rise reflects both international price momentum and currency-linked adjustments in domestic pricing. Market…
Armenia is introducing a significant travel facilitation policy for 2026, allowing nationals of 113 countries to enter visa-free between January 1 and July 1. Under the new temporary regime, eligible visitors can stay in the country visa-free for up to 180 days within a year, provided they hold a valid residence permit from specified jurisdictions.…
Supermarkets across the UAE have begun extensive preparations for Ramadan 2026, with some retailers starting operations as early as five months in advance to ensure stable prices and uninterrupted supply during the holy month. Major retail chains are rolling out large-scale promotional campaigns aimed at easing the financial burden on consumers. According to Union Coop,…
PC Hospitality has announced the appointment of two experienced professionals as Resident Managers for its upcoming properties. Chaudhry Rameez will oversee operations at HotelOne Top City, while Muhammad Nadeem takes charge of HotelOne Gujranwala. Both bring extensive hospitality experience and leadership skills to guide the hotels through their pre-opening phase. These appointments underscore PC Hospitality’s…
Bitcoin continued its downward trend on Thursday, edging dangerously close to the psychologically important $70,000 level. The latest decline highlights growing unease across cryptocurrency markets as macroeconomic signals weigh heavily on investor sentiment. During the Asian trading session, bitcoin fell more than 3 percent to around $70,052, marking its lowest level since November 2024. The…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a major reform aimed at reducing costs for vehicle importers by eliminating the role of authorised local agents in certifying car prices. Under the newly issued Customs General Order No. 2 of 2026, the FBR has amended Customs General Order No. 14 of 2005, which previously required…
OxfordAQA, a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA, the United Kingdom’s largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels, brought together education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners at the OxfordAQA School Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Islamabad. The event focused on rethinking assessment and learning through competence-based education and future-ready skills to better prepare students for the demands…
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its remarkable upward trend on Thursday, closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 85th consecutive day. This ongoing positive streak highlights sustained investor confidence and stability in Pakistan’s currency markets. During Thursday’s trading session, the PKR gained three paisas against the US Dollar, closing at 279.87 PKR/USD.…
New scientific findings are raising fresh concerns about the safety of consuming hot food and beverages from plastic containers, with researchers warning that heat significantly increases the release of microplastics into food and drinks. According to a recent analysis of multiple past studies, hot food stored or served in plastic containers can release thousands more…
The federal government has announced the restoration of the Sehat Sahulat health card facility for more than 10 million residents across Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The decision was approved by the National Steering Committee of the Sehat Sahulat Programme, chaired by Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal. During the committee meeting, a…