CM Sohail Afridi Approves Swat Motorway Phase II
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has approved the start of Swat Motorway Phase II to boost tourism and economic activity in the Malakand Region. He decided during a meeting with Malakand parliamentarians at the Chief Minister’s House. The meeting also reviewed Provincial Transmission Line Project Phase II and discussed the Annual Development Programme […]
PM Shehbaz to Review Fuel-Saving Measures
The federal government is considering measures such as work from home and online classes to help reduce fuel consumption under an energy contingency plan. The plan will be presented to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for approval. Officials said the government is reviewing measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic that could be revived if needed to […]
Oil Prices Rise Over $1 Amid Supply Disruptions
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday as regional supply disruptions impacted global markets. Brent crude climbed $1.11, or 1.4%, to $82.53 per barrel, after reaching its highest level since January 2025 on Tuesday. US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 79 cents, or 1.1%, to $75.37, also near its highest since June. Production cuts in key […]
Dollar Gains as Euro and Other Currencies Come Under Pressure
The US dollar strengthened to a three-month high on Wednesday, while the euro slipped to $1.1581, extending losses for a third day and hitting its weakest level since late November. The British pound also fell 0.3% to $1.3315, and the Australian and New Zealand dollars weakened amid mixed economic signals. Rising energy prices have added […]
Gold Prices Climb as Investors Seek Stability
Gold prices rose over 1% on Wednesday, recovering from a more than one-week low reached in the previous session. Spot gold climbed to $5,168.69 per ounce, while US gold futures for April delivery increased to $5,178.40. The rise reflects investors turning to secure assets amid global market uncertainty. Earlier, gold had fallen more than 4%, […]
KP Launches Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, in collaboration with UN Women, has officially launched the Women Empowerment Policy 2026-2030. The policy was developed through a detailed consultative and evidence-based process led by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW) and the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. The initiative also received technical support from […]
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 […]