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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today: Updates for US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham Riyal 26 June 2025
Daily Pakistan
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June 26, 2025
Currency exchange rates show stable market with slight variations across major global currencies. US Dollar (USD) remains firm, selling at 284.10 and buying at 283.60, while the Euro (EUR) continues to trade above the 330-mark at 331.99 (selling)...
Trade talks with US set to conclude next week
The Express Tribune
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June 26, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan and the US have resolved to conclude trade talks next week, the South Asian nation said on Wednesday after a meeting between its Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The negotiations,...
Pakistani pioneer launches first Islamic blockchain
Daily Times
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June 25, 2025
Pakistan’s pioneering blockchain entrepreneur, Abdul Rafay Gadit, has launched what his team says is the world’s first Shariah-compliant Layer 1 blockchain, aiming to capitalize on a record surge in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and meet...
Pakistan’s aquifers in the AI era
The News International
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Pakistan has taken a bold step toward embracing the digital economy by allocating 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres and Bitcoin mining. Announced by the Ministry of Finance, this policy aims to...
Pakistan sets target of exporting 125,000 tons of mangoes to Middle East
Dunya News
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Business Business Pakistan sets target of exporting 125,000 tons of mangoes to Middle East Close Pakistan is the world’s fourth-largest mango producer Published On: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:38:58 PKT ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - A leading Pakistani fruits...
Finance Bill 2025-26 to be presented in NA today for approval
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Finance Bill 2025-26 to be presented in NA today for approval Close The passage of the Finance Bill is the final and mandatory step in the federal budget process. Updated On: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:35:18 PKT ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) –...
Pakistan, US host webinar to boost mining sector investment
Daily Times
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June 26, 2025
Government of Pakistan in collaboration with the USA Embassy in Pakistan, hosted a high-level webinar “Opportunities in Pakistan’s Mining Sector – Unlocking Mineral Potential” aimed at promoting investment opportunities in Pakistan’s minerals and...
Trade talks with US to conclude next week
Dawn
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June 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States convened on Wednesday a third round of virtual negotiations on reciprocal tariffs aiming to finalise a trade deal amid concerns over Islamabad’s $3 billion trade surplus with Washington. The negotiations...
Pakistan to play three T20Is in Bangladesh
Business Recorder
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June 26, 2025
LAHORE: Pakistan men’s cricket team will travel to Bangladesh next month (July), to take part in a three-match bilateral T20I series, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Wednesday. Pakistan will arrive in Dhaka on 16th July before taking on...
Bank accounts of tax evaders to face 3-day suspension from July 1
Business Recorder
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June 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the bank account of any unregistered sales tax person (tax evader) can only be initially suspended for a period of three days from July 1, 2025. The amended Finance Bill (2025-26) has relaxed sales tax law for...
Pakistan’s energy intensity exceeds regional average: World Bank
Business Recorder
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June 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy intensity — the amount of energy needed to produce $1 of GDP — was 4.2 megajoules (million joules, MJ) per USD compared to 1.9 MJ/USD in Bangladesh and just 1.7 MJ/USD in Sri Lanka, says the World Bank. Pakistan’s...
Karachi experiences 57 minor tremors this month: PMD
Business Recorder
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June 26, 2025
KARACHI: Amid a recent uptick in mild tremors across Karachi, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has advised the public to ignore unverified earthquake predictions and non-scientific claims circulating on social media. The department...
Pakistan approves Rs12bn plan to transform Gadani into green ship-breaking yard
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 25, 2025
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has announced the approval of Rs12 billion for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard, aiming to convert it into a model green facility that aligns...
Economic Spillover: Tariffs Overshadow Annual Asian Defense Dialogue
Asia Society
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June 25, 2025
The following op-ed was written by Juliet Lee, Director of Strategy and Engagement at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and published in 9DashLine. The Trump administration’s global trade war and steep tariffs on allies and adversaries alike have...
Pakistan offers US mining ventures
The Express Tribune
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June 25, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited US companies to explore the potential of public-private partnerships and joint ventures in the mining sector, which is enriched with vast mineral resources. "With one of the world's largest undeveloped copper and...
Pakistan, UAE sign MoU on visa exemption
The Express Tribune
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June 25, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The 12th session of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), reviewing the full scope of bilateral relations, agreed on concrete measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, banking, investment and other sectors....
Gold Price in Pakistan | Gold Rate Today – 26 June 2025
Daily Pakistan
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June 26, 2025
KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan sw modest increase, following a similar upward movement in international markets. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold rose by Rs300 per tola,...
Pakistan, UAE sign visa exemption deal for diplomatic, official passports
Daily Times
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June 25, 2025
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi and signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, Dar said on Wednesday....
Digital payments surge in Pakistan as SBP reports strong Q3 growth
The Nation
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June 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD - The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Quarterly Payment Systems Review for Q3 FY25, providing summary on the payment systems, and presenting notable changes in the digital payment landscape of the country. The digital...
White House puts Asim Munir back on top, but Pakistan's future gets left behind
The Economic Times
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June 25, 2025
Pakistan’s military, which exercises effective control over that the nuclear-armed country, has an enviable tendency to land on its feet even after a crisis. The country may be facing an economic predicament, and recently endured a confrontation...