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Torkham Customs seizes over 21,000 rounds of arms, ammunition in smuggling attempt
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Pakistan Customs authorities at Torkham foiled a major attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition into Pakistan, seizing over 21,000 rounds of SMG and rifle cartridges along with other arms. The suspicious consignment was detected during routine cargo scrutiny at Customs Station Torkham, said a news release. An apparently empty vehicle, bearing registration […]
Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.00 compared to the previous day’s closing at Rs 280.01. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at […]
Aurangzeb meets Icoin Technology delegation, discusses Pakistan’s emerging digital asset framework
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation from Icoin Technology Inc. led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chet Silvestri. During the meeting, the minister briefed the delegation on the Government of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to develop a structured and responsible framework […]
Gold prices surge by Rs900 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Gold prices increased sharply in the local market on Tuesday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs.900 to settle at Rs.481,862, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold went up by Rs.771 to Rs.413,118, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Likewise, the […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 13 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Tuesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE (Inter […]
Shipping activity at Port Qasim
KARACHI, Jan 13 (APP):Shipping activity was report at the port where six ships, MSC Michaela, Eleni-T, Puerto Rosario, Sheng Hang-005, YC Pancy and Al-Wakrah scheduled to load/offload Container, Rice/Cement, Palm oil, Chemicals and LNG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal and Engro Elengy Terminal respectively during last […]
Pakistan, Japanese government sign JPY 2.91 billion grant project
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):The government of Pakistan and Japan signed a grant agreement worth JPY 2.91 billion (US$18.62 million) for improving Child health. A signing ceremony of the Grant Agreement, Exchange of Notes and Record of Discussion between the Governments of Pakistan and Japan under the project titled “Improvement of Child Health Care Facilities in […]
Water-related challenges, threats to be addressed on priority: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said that the government will address water-related challenges and threats on a priority basis, with a focus on practical, timely and sustainable solutions. He was chairing the first meeting of the Task Force on National Water Security, directing the formation of […]
NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, Jan 13 (APP):Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Tuesday the following exchange rates. CURRENCY SYMBOL TT Selling TT Buying US DOLLAR […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 13 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Tuesday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 13, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 15, 2026 USD 279.9743 GBP […]