NA Passes Virtual Assets Bill 2026 to Regulate Cryptocurrency
The National Assembly has passed the Virtual Assets Bill 2026, formally paving the way for the regulation of cryptocurrency in Pakistan. The bill was approved after Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary moved a motion to suspend the regular assembly rules, allowing it to be taken up immediately. The legislation was presented on […]
Bano Qabil IT Centre Launched in Peshawar
A well-equipped IT training centre for youth has been opened in Peshawar to provide modern digital skills and online earning opportunities. The centre was launched under the Al-Khidmat Bano Qabil programme of Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan. It was established in collaboration with Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan. The facility is located at Markaz-e-Islami, Sardargarhi. The Jamaat-i-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emir, […]
Gold Surges by Rs. 13,300 per Tola
Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Monday, following gains in the international market. The price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs. 13,300 per tola to reach Rs. 563,862, while 10-gram gold rose by Rs. 11,402 to Rs. 483,420, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Silver also moved higher, with per-tola […]
Transport Fares Increase as Petrol Prices Hike
Public transport in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and surrounding areas has raised fares following a second major increase in petroleum prices. The stop-to-stop fare has now been fixed at Rs. 30, becoming the new minimum for intra-city travel. Longer routes between Rawalpindi and Islamabad have seen a Rs. 15 increase per passenger. Trips to suburban areas and […]
Gold Demand Rises as Markets Stay Uncertain
Gold prices climbed on Monday as investors sought secure investments amid growing uncertainty in global financial markets. Spot gold gained about 1.3% to trade near $5,349 per ounce, touching its highest level in more than four weeks during early trading. US gold futures also moved higher, rising over 2% to around $5,362 per ounce. Analysts […]
Global Markets Hit by Oil Price Volatility
Global oil prices rose sharply at the start of trading this week amid concerns about possible supply disruptions. US crude oil prices jumped nearly 8% in early trading, briefly reaching around $72 per barrel before easing to about $71 later. Brent crude, the global benchmark, recorded an even stronger increase. It gained more than 12% […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Pakistan Launch, AI Features, and Prices Revealed
Samsung has officially introduced its Galaxy S26 range in Pakistan, signaling a new dawn of smartphones powered by AI. With Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, Samsung is emphasizing software innovations, AI improvements, and privacy. The Launch Event: A Shift to AI Samsung Pakistan organized the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, featuring celebrities. Attendees were able […]
All 3 Telcos Qualify for Pakistan’s 5G Auction
Pakistan’s 5G rollout is moving closer. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that all three major telecom operators, Jazz, Ufone, and Zong, have qualified for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. Each operator has submitted the required USD 15 million bid bond. This makes them eligible to participate, PTA Chairman Hafeez-ur-Rehman told the National Assembly Standing […]
Pakistan to Replace Rs10 Note with Coin
The federal cabinet is considering replacing the ten-rupee note with a coin to save billions over the next decade. A report by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) highlighted that a ten-rupee note lasts only 6 to 9 months, while a coin can last 20 to 30 years. Currently, […]