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Pakistan records PKR1.37 trillion drop in public debt

Drop driven by early repayments, lower borrowing needs, stronger financial management

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Pakistan records PKR1.37 trillion drop in public debt, first drop in six years

Rupee, peso exchange rates remittance-friendly in UAE

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of November 18 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Fawad and Mahira to spearhead Pakistan awards in Dubai

Mark your calendars for November 22 when Dubai’s Festival Arena will becomes the epicenter

Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan,

Babar ends century drought as Pakistan seal series win

Star batter returns to form as hosts chase down 289 with ease in Rawalpindi

Pakistan's Babar Azam celebrates after his century during the second ODI match against Sri Lanka, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Pakistan judges resign after move to cut power

Judges say changes 'subjugate the judiciary to executive control’

A policeman walks past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, Pakistan.

How Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir gets expanded powers

New amendment restructures military command, judiciary, federal revenue sharing

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir prays after laying wreath on the Martyrs monument during a special guard of honuor ceremony at General Headquarters, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. File photo

Pakistan: How women firefighters break barriers

Young women are proving their mettle in Pakistan’s male-dominated firefighting profession

Female firefighter Syeda Masooma Zaidi in Karachi, Pakistan,

Rupee weakens vs dirham; peso slides in morning trade

Pakistani rupee holds steady at PKR 76.67 whilst Asian currencies show mixed movements

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Islamabad security tightened after suicide blast

Funeral prayers held for victims, while most of 27 wounded had been discharged

A policeman searches a vehicle along a road in Karachi on November 12, 2025, a day after a suicide bombing blast in Islamabad.

New luxury hotel unveiled in Multan, Pakistan

200-key property in DHA Multan to serve corporate, MICE and growing tourism sectors

IHG said the property aims to cater to both business and leisure travellers with contemporary design and personalised service. Pictured above Tahir Nawaz, Chairman Nawaz Group of Companies, (owning Serene Tower (PVT) Ltd) and Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts – India, Middle East & Africa.

Salman Agha's form powers Pakistan’s ICC ranking rise

Rohit and Rashid lead ICC rankings as Agha hits career-best for Pakistan

India's Virat Kohli (L) speaks with Pakistan's Salman Agha during the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and India at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on February 23, 2025.

12 killed as suicide bomber targets Pakistan court

Witnesses describe scenes of mayhem, explosion heard miles away, 27 wounded

Firefighters douse a car at the suicide blast site in Islamabad on November 11, 2025.

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