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Rupee gains 3 paisa against US dollarPublished on: May 12, 2026 4:14 AM

Pakistan, May 12 -- The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 3 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.67 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 278.70. According to the ... Read More


Fire breaks out on Chennai-Abu Dhabi flightPublished on: May 12, 2026 4:00 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- A passenger aircraft flight travelling from Chennai-Abu Dhabi caught fire before take-off, prompting an emergency response and safe evacuation of all passengers, according to India... Read More


Maryam Nawaz vows zero tolerance on harassmentPublished on: May 12, 2026 3:46 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has reiterated that ensuring the safety and protection of women remains her government's top priority, stressing that a zero-tolerance policy is ... Read More


Kuwait backs Pakistan during fuel disruptionPublished on: May 12, 2026 3:45 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- Kuwait agreed to explore strategic fuel storage projects in Pakistan to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation. Pakistan and Kuwait also discussed expanding collaboration in refin... Read More


Govt announces early salaries and pensions before Eid-ul-AzhaPublished on: May 12, 2026 3:41 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- The government has decided to release salaries and pensions for public sector employees before Eid-ul-Azha to help families manage expenses and prepare comfortably for the religiou... Read More


Petroleum levy collections cross Rs1.2 trillion in nine monthsPublished on: May 12, 2026 3:34 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- Documents presented in the National Assembly revealed that the government collected more than Rs1.2 trillion from consumers through petroleum levy during the first nine months of t... Read More


Domestic worker arrested in Rs2.9m theft casePublished on: May 12, 2026 3:30 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- Police in Rawalpindi have arrested a domestic worker and her alleged accomplice in connection with the theft of Rs2.9 million from a house in the city. According to police officia... Read More


IMF pressures Pakistan to tighten money laundering controlsPublished on: May 12, 2026 3:27 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to adopt strict measures against trade-based money laundering before announcing the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The F... Read More


Pakistan economy stays stable: SBP reportPublished on: May 12, 2026 3:18 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- Pakistan's central bank projected FY26 GDP growth between 3.75% and 4.75% despite global uncertainty and flood risks. The State Bank warned the Middle East war could disrupt inflat... Read More


Pakistan struggle in 268-run chase against BangladeshPublished on: May 12, 2026 3:15 PM

Pakistan, May 12 -- Pakistan faced mounting pressure on the final day of the Dhaka Test as the team lost five wickets while chasing a target of 268 runs against Bangladesh. At 121 for five, Pakistan ... Read More