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…
The Sindh High Court has dismissed a series of petitions filed by 16 sugar mills seeking the release of an inland freight subsidy that was approved years earlier but never disbursed. The court ruled that the subsidy had effectively lapsed and could not be revived through judicial intervention, marking a significant decision for Pakistan’s sugar…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an extensive meeting with Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, during his official visit to Doha. The discussion marked a significant step forward in Pakistan–Qatar relations, particularly in the areas of security coordination and regional stability.…
The latest IMF Technical Assistance Report has raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s sugar industry, describing it as a textbook case of how influential business groups and state regulators can work together to secure private gains at the public’s expense. The findings indicate a long-standing pattern of market distortion and policy manipulation that has allowed sugar…
International travel often comes with excitement, but the visa process can be one of the most demanding aspects of planning a trip. From paperwork to rising fees, travelers face increasing costs as countries regularly revise their visa structures. However, when it comes to the world’s most expensive visa, the top spot does not belong to…