KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rubbished the rumours claiming that the government has discontinued the commemorative currency note of Rs75. In a video message shared on Twitter, the central bank’s spokesperson Abid Qamar categorically stated: “Rs.75 commemorative banknote is ...

Batsman Fakhar Zaman on Saturday became the fastest Pakistani player to score 3000 ODI runs. Zaman reached this milestone in his 67th innings. Only Hashim Amla (57) has got there quicker. Zaman achieved this honour while playing the second One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand at the ...

LAHORE – Health authorities in Punjab's capital on Sunday said they were investigating two suspected cases of monkeypox link the metropolis, likely adding the Punjab region to the list that is reporting recent infections of the contagious virus. Both the suspected patients have developed ...

The Biden administration has indicated that it will not oppose Pakistan's decision to purchase discounted Russian crude oil, after Pakistan placed its first order for the oil last week. While the United States has not signed a Washington-backed price-cap on Russian petroleum products, it has left ...

ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has dismissed speculation surrounding his upcoming visit to India, stating that it should not be interpreted as a sign of improved bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries. Bilawal Bhutto will be attending a meeting of the Shanghai ...

LAHORE – The ex-wife of former prime minister Imran Khan believes that the PTI leader has had a hair transplant. Reham Khan stated in an interview that she had discovered paperwork proving Imran Khan had a hair transplant while cleaning the house while she was still married to Khan. She ...

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia has selected players who had excelled during the previous two years, 2021–2023, for its World Test Championship Team. In the past two years, there have been historic tours, new records, and incredible performances by some top players. One of them who made it to ...

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will visit India to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM). The visit of PPP leader holds much significance as it will be the first time any Pakistani foreign minister will ...

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has made its first order for discounted Russian crude oil and a shipment is scheduled to arrive at Karachi port in May, according to a new agreement between Islamabad and Moscow. In addition China and India, Russia now has a new market for its crude this allows Moscow to ...

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee remained under pressure against the US dollar, depreciating 0.14 percent in the interbank market on the first working day of the week. During the trading, the local currency recorded marginal losses against the greenback. PKR was hovering at 284.8, with a decline of ...