Residents across Islamabad, including DHA and Bahria Enclave, have been stunned by a major revision in property valuation rates after the Federal Board of Revenue sharply increased the assessed values of immovable properties by 150 to 200 percent—well above prevailing market prices. The new valuations apply across all sectors of the Islamabad Capital Territory and were introduced through S.R.O.

The Punjab agriculture department has announced a dedicated support package for potato and kinnow growers, highlighting that the initiative was made possible through close coordination between the provincial and federal governments. According to officials, the federal government has already issued a formal notification confirming the package, which is designed to provide financial relief and

Paramount has initiated a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, escalating the ongoing battle for control over one of the world’s largest entertainment companies. This bid directly challenges Netflix’s earlier $72 billion offer, creating a highly competitive and high-stakes situation in the media and streaming industry. The proposed acquisition by Paramount includes

As of December 10, 2025, the exchange rate for the Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee stands at approximately 74.80 PKR for buying and 75.40 PKR for selling per 1 SAR. This means that 10 Saudi Riyals convert to around 748 to 754 Pakistani Rupees, while 100 SAR equals approximately 7,480 to 7,540 PKR, and 1,000 SAR is equivalent to roughly 74,800 to 75,400 PKR. The mid-market rate is around 74.85 PKR

Tajikistan has shown strong interest in purchasing 100,000 tons of meat from Pakistan, an import order valued at over $50 million and a significant boost for bilateral agricultural trade. The development emerged during a meeting between Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain and Tajikistan’s Ambassador Yusuf Sharifzoda, where the ambassador highlighted his country’s

The United States has decided to permit the export of Nvidia’s H200 processors, the company’s second-most powerful AI chips, to China while imposing a 25 percent fee on these sales. President Donald Trump announced the decision, noting that it aims to maintain American leadership in artificial intelligence while managing national security concerns. The move comes after months of debate over

Pakistan’s remittances showed a solid improvement in November 2025, rising by 9 percent to reach $3.19 billion, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marks an increase from $2.92 billion in November 2024 and follows a 7 percent drop recorded in October 2025, when inflows stood at $3.4 billion.

Pakistan and Indonesia have strengthened their bilateral relations by signing seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements across multiple sectors, aiming to expand cooperation and promote shared development goals. The signing ceremony in Islamabad was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, underscoring the importance of the partnership.

Pakistan Railways is reportedly achieving record-breaking daily revenues, marking a milestone not seen in the past three decades, according to Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi. In a recent video message, Abbasi highlighted that reforms implemented over the past eight months have significantly boosted the department’s earnings, driven by both passenger and freight services. For the last 15 days,

Pakistan has officially approved the construction of the new N-15 highway, a strategic project designed to link Mansehra with the Chinese border, providing a modern and efficient alternative to the Karakoram Highway. The approval came following a review in a National Highway Authority (NHA) meeting chaired by Abdul Aleem Khan.