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Islamabad: After a long summer break, schools across Punjab have recently reopened, but students now have another reason to celebrate—an extended weekend with two consecutive holidays this week. The federal and Punjab governments have officially declared Saturday, September 6, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi-ul-Awal). Since Sunday is already a … Read more
Lahore: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) to Pakistani Rupee (PKR) exchange rate has recorded a slight dip in Pakistan’s open market on Tuesday, 3 September 2025. According to the latest figures, the buying rate of 1 SAR is Rs. 75.07, while the selling rate stands at Rs. 75.27. This minor change comes amid fluctuations in demand … Read more
Karachi (03 September 2025): The latest gold prices in Pakistan have been updated. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, gold prices rose slightly compared to yesterday, reflecting the trend in the international bullion market. As of today, the price of 24K gold per tola stands at Rs. 373,898.80, while 1 gram … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan’s construction sector continues to face challenges as heavy rains and floods disrupt infrastructure projects, transportation, and material supply chains. Despite these hurdles, cement prices have shown minor fluctuations across different brands, reflecting a highly competitive market. At present, cement rates in Pakistan range between Rs. 1,380 to Rs. 1,430 per 50-kg bag, with … Read more
The Government of Punjab has launched the CM Punjab 3 Marla Housing Scheme 2025, a major initiative to help low-income families own affordable housing plots. The scheme is designed for citizens who do not already own a house or land and are struggling with high rents. Under this scheme, 3 marla plots will be allotted … Read more
China: Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally invited Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to participate in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government Summit, scheduled to take place in November 2025 at the Kremlin, Moscow. The invitation was extended during a meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the SCO Summit … Read more
Lahore: The Government of Punjab has officially announced a public holiday on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to mark the occasion of 12th Rabi-ul-Awal (Eid Milad-un-Nabi PBUH). According to the official notification, all government offices, schools, and administrative departments across Punjab will remain closed on the day. The holiday has been declared in line with the … Read more
The University of the Punjab (PU) has officially postponed several scheduled written examinations due to the ongoing torrential rains and severe flooding across Punjab. In an official notification, the university stated that the exams originally set for September 11, 2025, have been delayed, and revised dates will be shared once conditions improve. Which Exams Are … Read more
Karachi (02 September 2025): The exchange rate of the UAE Dirham (AED) to Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has been updated for today. As per the latest figures, the buying rate of 1 Dirham stands at Rs. 76.70, while the selling rate is Rs. 76.80 in Pakistan’s open market. This exchange rate is crucial for overseas Pakistani … Read more
Karachi (02 September 2025): The latest exchange rate of the Canadian Dollar (CAD) to Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has been updated. As per the mid-market rate, 1 CAD equals Rs. 204.9 PKR. This update is based on global currency market data and may vary slightly depending on banks, money exchangers, and remittance services across Pakistan. CAD … Read more