Latest news from Pakistan, in Pakistani newspapers
Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – May 18, 2024
KARACHI- On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the exchange rate for one US Dollar against Pakistani rupees was recorded at Rs 277.5 in the local and open market, with a selling rate of Rs 280.2. Note: Exchange rates can vary based on the location and the (...)
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18 May 2024
Sri Lanka Tamils mark 15 years since end of civil war
Sri Lanka's minority Tamil community marked 15 years since the end of the island nation's civil war on Saturday in an emotional ceremony that proceeded despite fears authorities would attempt to prevent its staging.
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18 May 2024
Mainly hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country
Associated Press Of Pakistan Mainly hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country Mainly hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country This post Mainly hot, dry weather expected in most parts of country first appeared on Associated (...)
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18 May 2024
Pakistanis in Kyrgyzstan should remain indoors: Tarar
Associated Press Of Pakistan Pakistanis in Kyrgyzstan should remain indoors: Tarar Pakistanis in Kyrgyzstan should remain indoors: Tarar This post Pakistanis in Kyrgyzstan should remain indoors: Tarar first appeared on Associated Press Of (...)
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18 May 2024
Gold rate in Pakistan today – 18 May, 2024
KARACHI—On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the 24-karat gold rate was PKR 242,400. Similarly, the bullion market recorded the gold price for 24-karat at Rs 207,820 per 10g. Gold Price in Pakistan’s different cities. City Gold Silver Karachi PKR 242,400 (...)
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18 May 2024
Govt taking steps to increase foreign investment in Pakistan: PM
A Chinese company MCC Tongsin Resources has expressed deep interest in increasing its investment in the mineral and mining sector of Pakistan. The interest was expressed by Chairman of MCC Tongsin Resources Wang Jicheng during a meeting with (...)
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18 May 2024
IMF ‘unsatisfied’ with steps of bringing real estate into tax net
Pakistan has reportedly failed to convince the International Monetary Fund on the steps to bring real estate sector into the tax net, sources said on Friday. The fifth round of talks is underway between Pakistan and IMF as the South Asian (...)
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18 May 2024
PSX stays bullish, gains 411.65 points
The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish trend on Friday, gaining 411.65 points, a positive change of 0.55 per cent, closing at 75,342.35 points against 74,930.70 points the previous trading day. A total of (...)
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18 May 2024
Justice should not be swayed by personal preferences: Asif
Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Khawaja Asif on Friday asserted that justice should not be swayed by personal preferences or the judge’s mood, emphasising impartiality for the judiciary to function fairly. Taking to X, the Defence Minister (...)
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18 May 2024
LHC CJ seeks report on appointment of judges in three weeks
Chief Justice of Lahore High Court Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan on Friday remarked during the hearing on a request to transfer cases from Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court to another court that had the judges been appointed according to the law, the (...)
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18 May 2024
Terrorist groups from Afghanistan targeting Pakistan: USIP
The United States Institute of Peace has issued a warning that Afghan territory is being used by terrorist groups to target Pakistan. The report highlights the growing regional threat posed by these organizations, which operate with apparent (...)
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18 May 2024
Cheema’s NA membership reinstated
Pakistan Muslim League-Q member Tariq Bashir Cheema’s membership in the National Assembly was reinstated on Friday following a brief suspension earlier in the day for allegedly abusing PTI lawmaker Zartaj Gul Wazir. Cheema’s membership was (...)
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18 May 2024
Sindh CM directs IG to recover stolen idols from Ramapir Temple
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday took notice of the theft of idols and other valuables from the “Rama Pir” temple in Tando Adam and has sought a report from concerned authorities. According to a statement issued here from CM (...)
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18 May 2024