On March 25, 2025, the United States Commission on Human Rights released a bombshell report that has shaken the foundations of India’s so-called democratic image. For years, human rights defenders and minority communities have sounded the alarm on covert operations carried out by India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). This time, it’s […]
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Overseas Brethren
Political science is all about running state affairs smoothly. A state is by no means an imaginary concept. In brief, it can be defined as a political entity that regulates society and the population within a defined geographical territory. In the present-day world, a state or a country functions under a mutually agreed-upon civic contract […]
TODAY’S CARTOON
Rupee sheds 14 paisa against dollar
The Rupee on Monday depreciated by 14 paisa against the US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs280.60 against the previous day’s closing of Rs280.46. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs280.65 and Rs282.15, respectively. The […]
Gold prices decrease by Rs1,800 to Rs338,800 per tola
The price of 24 karat per tola gold decreased by Rs.1,800 and was traded at Rs.338,800 on Monday as compared to its sale at Rs340,600 on previous trading day, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association reported. The prices of 10 grams of 24 karat also decreased by Rs.1,543 to Rs 290,466 from Rs. 292,009 […]
Pakistan’s economy gaining momentum, says SBP governor
The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Mr. Jameel Ahmad, while attending the gong ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, highlighted noticeable progress made by Pakistan on macroeconomic front. Reflecting on the country’s recent economic journey, the Governor emphasized that Pakistan has successfully transitioned from a period marked by macroeconomic […]
Finmin urges export-driven, investment-led growth for sustainable future
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb Monday chaired a high-level meeting on priority sector lending, which was attended by senior officials from the State Bank of Pakistan, the Pakistan Banks Association, and representatives from leading banks. The session focused on aligning the financial sector and its lending practices with the government’s agenda […]
March remittances hit record high, surpass $4bn mark for first time
Pakistan’s workers’ remittances surged to a record $4.1 billion in March 2025 – the first time monthly inflows have crossed the $4 billion mark, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Monday. This historic inflow represents a 37.3% year-on-year increase from March 2024 and a 29.8% month-on-month rise compared to February 2025. It is […]
Exports to US climb 10.4pc in FY25’s first eight months
Pakistan’s exports to the United States rose by 10.4% during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, driven largely by robust performance in textiles and garments, accoring to a report published on the state-run PTV World website. Overall exports to North America reached $4.2 billion in the July-February period of FY25, marking a […]
Pakistan, Kazakhstan to strengthen maritime ties
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, during a meeting with Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin, highlighted the importance of enhancing regional connectivity, boosting economic collaboration, and promoting bilateral maritime cooperation between the two countries. Minister Junaid Chaudhry emphasized the strategic importance of enhancing regional linkages to facilitate trade and economic growth. He noted […]