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ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan: Pakistani rupee saw slight changes in latest interbank and open market exchange update, with major global currencies maintaining firm positions against the local currency. On July 3, US Dollar recorded no change as it hovered at Rs278.95 for buying and Rs279.4 for selling, continuing its strong footing in the market. Euro stood at Rs317.12 buying and Rs321.57 selling, while UK Pound remained one of highest-valued currencies at Rs370.23 buying and Rs374.25 selling. UAE Dirham traded at Rs75.85 (buying) and Rs76.75 (selling), while the Saudi Riyal was recorded at Rs74.35 and Rs75.05 respectively. The Omani…
KKAWF calls for investing more in prevention efforts to address new & complex challenges of drug abuse Staff Reporter On the eve of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026, the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation brought together policy makers, enforcement agencies, diplomats, youth, educationists and civil society at the Centaurus Mall to raise awareness on addressing the global rise in drug use and abuse. The awareness event held in the main lobby Atrium of Centaurus Mall pulled a large number of youth, families, particularly students who took keen interest in the advocacy pamphlets and brochures distributed…
The three host teams participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the United States, Mexico and Canada, have reached the pre-quarterfinals. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being co-hosted by three countries and is now about to reach the exciting and thrilling stage of the pre-quarterfinals, having exited the knockout stage, the Round of 32. So far, ten teams have qualified for the pre-quarterfinals from the Round of 32 and only 6 teams are left to participate. However, the interesting thing is that the three co-hosts of the mega event, the United States, Mexico and Canada, have qualified for the…
Islamabad: According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to remain hot and dry in most parts of the country. It will be extremely hot in Sindh and southern Balochistan, while upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir will be partly cloudy, with rain with strong winds/winds and thundershowers at a few places. During the last 24 hours, rain accompanied by strong winds/winds and thundershowers occurred at a few places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Potohar region, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The weather was hot and dry in other parts of the country while it was extremely hot in the southern districts.…
ISLAMABAD: Heatwaves, Heavy Rains : The Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather forecast for the entire country from July to September 2026, indicating the possibility of unusual weather changes in different areas. According to the forecast, above-normal temperatures are likely to be experienced in most parts of the country, including Balochistan, Punjab and southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which may lead to extreme heat and heatwave-like conditions. Normal or slightly above-normal rainfall has been predicted in the northern regions, especially Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which may increase the risk of flash floods and landslides. According to the Meteorological Department,…
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan: Pakistani rupee witnessed no changes in latest interbank and open market exchange update, with major global currencies maintaining firm positions against the local currency. On July 1, US Dollar recorded no change as it hovered at Rs278.95 for buying and Rs279.4 for selling, continuing its strong footing in the market. Euro stood at Rs318.55 buying and Rs322.17 selling, while UK Pound remained one of highest-valued currencies at Rs368.52 buying and Rs372.25 selling. UAE Dirham traded at Rs75.9 (buying) and Rs76.75 (selling), while the Saudi Riyal was recorded at Rs74.3 and Rs74.95 respectively. The Omani…
Brazil defeated Japan 1-2 in the knockout match of the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In the match played in Houston, Japan surprised everyone by scoring the first goal in the 29th minute of the first half. Japan’s Sano scored to give Japan a 0-1 lead over Brazil. The first half ended with Japan leading. However, Brazil took the lead by scoring 2 goals in the second half. Casey Mero equalized for Brazil, and Gabriel Martinelli scored the decisive goal for Brazil a minute before the end of the game. The Brazilian team has reached the…
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in different parts of the country from tomorrow. The western system of rains is likely to enter the upper parts of the country from July 1, the Meteorological Department has predicted pre-monsoon rains from tomorrow. According to weather forecasters, rains are expected in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree from July 1 to 6, heavy rains are also likely in Galiat, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Sindh. The Meteorological Department says that due to the rains, there is a risk of flooding in rivers and urban flooding in low-lying areas. Meteorological Department experts say that pre-monsoon…
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan. Pakistani rupee witnessed no changes in latest interbank and open market exchange update, with major global currencies maintaining firm positions against the local currency. On June 30, US Dollar recorded no change as it hovered at Rs278.95 for buying and Rs279.4 for selling, continuing its strong footing in the market. Euro stood at Rs318.55 buying and Rs322.17 selling, while UK Pound remained one of highest-valued currencies at Rs368.52 buying and Rs372.25 selling. UAE Dirham traded at Rs75.9 (buying) and Rs76.75 (selling), while the Saudi Riyal was recorded at Rs74.3 and Rs74.95 respectively. The Omani…
The first spell of monsoon is set to enter Pakistan and will enter the country from July 1. According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon season in Pakistan is likely to start from July 1. The first spell of monsoon will enter Punjab and Azad Kashmir from July 1. According to the PDMA, the first monsoon system will initially affect the northeastern parts of the country, especially Punjab and Azad Kashmir, along with rains have also been predicted in the northern areas and northeastern Punjab from July 1. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the weather will remain dry in…