Pakistan
PM Shehbaz launches major infrastructure, education initiatives for Balochistan’s uplift
QUETTA, Jan 8 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated the federal government’s firm resolve to ensure accelerated development of Balochistan, saying that Pakistan must pool its national resources without hesitation to bring the province at par with other parts of the country. Addressing a ceremony to inaugurate and launch key development projects, the […]
Health Minister chairs high-level review meeting on promotion of clinical trial sector
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess and accelerate the development of Pakistan’s clinical trial sector, reaffirming the government’s commitment to position the country as a regional hub for clinical trials in the near future. The meeting was attended by the Chief Executive Officer, Drug […]
PTA strengthens capacity through strategic collaboration with ZTE
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with ZTE Pakistan, successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building training on Fixed-Line and Wireless Network Technologies on January 6 and 7 at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad. The inaugural session was addressed by Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman PTA, who highlighted structured and continuous capacity building […]
Court summons Parvez Elahi, others for re-framing charges in Gujrat Development projects case
LAHORE, Jan 08 (APP):An accountability court on Thursday summoned former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and other accused for re-framing of charges in a corruption and kickbacks reference related to Gujrat development projects. Accountability Court Judge Rana Muhammad Arif conducted the proceedings. Former principal secretary to chief minister Punjab Muhammad Khan Bhatti, along with […]
Eligibility criteria set for CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III
FAISALABAD, Jan 08 (APP):The Punjab government has finalized eligibility criteria for receiving applications from the farmers under Chief Minister Punjab Green Tractor Scheme Phase-III for promoting mechanization in the agriculture sector. Director Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhary Khalid Mahmood said that the applicants must be residents of Punjab and possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card. He […]
PM Shehbaz congratulates PCB on PSL teams auction success
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday congratulated Pakistan Cricket Board on the success of the auction phase of teams for Pakistan Super League. In a statement, he appreciated the efforts of Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Raza Naqvi and his team involved in organizing PSL. He said, “By the grace of Allah, […]
Kerb currency market
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):KARACHI, Jan, 09 (APP): Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Friday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE […]
Gold prices surge by Rs3,400 per tola
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (APP):Gold prices increased sharply in the local market on Friday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs.3,400 to settle at Rs.469,562, while the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold went up by Rs.2,915 to Rs.402,573, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Likewise, the […]
Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):Following are the selling/buying rates Of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Friday. CURRENCY SELLING BUYING USD 281.85 […]
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Friday. CONVERSION RATES FOR JANUARY 09, 2026 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE JANUARY 13, 2026 USD 280.0036 GBP […]