Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif digital payments agreement took a major step forward on Tuesday as the prime minister met a delegation of World Liberty Financial (USA) and witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote digital and cross-border payments in Pakistan. The delegation, led by World Liberty Financial CEO Zachary Witkoff, called on the prime minister in Islamabad. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets…
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan wedding fee and Atif Aslam wedding charges have long been a topic of interest as Pakistan’s top singers continue to perform at high-profile weddings and private events, where their appearance fees often make headlines. Both singers have performed at exclusive events hosted by influential personalities, including Malik Riaz in Pakistan and Mukesh Ambani in India. Recently, their performances at the wedding of Ayesha Talpur, daughter of Faryal Talpur, also went viral on social media. Senior anchorperson Naeem Hanif, during a recent discussion, shared interesting details about the fees charged by these star singers. According to him,…
KARACHI: Gold prices continued their sharp upward trend on Wednesday, reaching new all-time highs in both international and domestic markets amid rising geopolitical tensions. Uncertainty caused by escalating Iran–US tensions has pushed investors towards safe-haven assets, driving gold and silver prices to historic levels globally and locally. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $43 per ounce for the third consecutive day, reaching a record $4,638 per ounce. Following the global surge, prices in the local bullion market also jumped significantly. The price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs4,300 per tola, reaching a new record high…
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Dera Ismail Khan Region carried out a successful intelligence-based operation, killing three wanted terrorists, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to CTD authorities, the slain militants were identified as Naimatullah, Abdul Rauf Afghani, and Mustafa. The terrorists were directly involved in multiple attacks targeting police and security forces in the region. During the operation, CTD teams recovered three Kalashnikov rifles, nine magazines, two hand grenades, and a large quantity of ammunition from the possession of the militants. Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and the Additional IG CTD praised the CTD teams for the…
LAHORE: Australia have officially announced the schedule for their tour of Pakistan later this month, during which the two teams will play a three-match T20 International series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. According to details, the Australian T20 squad will arrive in Lahore on January 28, with all three matches of the series scheduled at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. The first T20I will be played on January 29, followed by the second match on January 31, while the third and final T20I will take place on February 1. The series is part of preparations for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World…
Tehran: The wave of violent protests in Iran has subsided, leading authorities to restore international call services across the country, according to foreign news agencies. Reports said that while the situation has eased following days of unrest, internet services in Iran remain suspended. An American human rights organization has claimed that at least 1,850 protesters have been killed during the demonstrations so far, although Iranian authorities have not confirmed the figure. Earlier, a spokesperson for the United Nations Human Rights Office had stated that the death toll from violent incidents in Iran runs into the thousands, stressing that it is…
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally announced the auction of special vehicle number plates bearing the names of prominent political and national figures, including President Asif Ali Zardari, former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan. According to a private television report, the provincial government has decided to include the names of key political leaders and other notable personalities in the upcoming auction of fancy and unique choice number plates. The move is aimed at generating additional revenue while responding to growing public interest in personalised vehicle registration numbers. Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Fakhr Jahan, speaking to…
Lahore: Thick fog has gripped several plain areas of Punjab, forcing the closure of multiple motorways due to poor visibility, motorway police confirmed on Wednesday. According to a spokesperson for the Motorway Police Central Region, Motorway M-2 has been closed for traffic from Lahore to Islamabad, while M-3 remains shut from Faizpur to Jaranwala. Similarly, Motorway M-4 is closed between Pindi Bhattian and Faisalabad, and the Lahore–Sialkot Motorway (M-11) has been blocked from Kala Shah Kaku to Sambrial. In addition, Motorway M-14 has been closed from Isa Khel to the Indus River due to extremely low visibility. Authorities have also…
Web Desk: Australia has tightened scrutiny of student visa applications from India by placing the country in the ‘highest risk category’, significantly increasing checks on Indian students. According to India’s Times of India, the new classification came into effect on January 8, 2026, under which India has been moved from Evidence Level 2 to Evidence Level 3 in Australia’s Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF). Australian media reports said the decision was taken outside the regular review schedule, indicating serious concerns among authorities. Following the new classification, Australian visa authorities will more strictly assess financial capacity, academic background and English language…
Islamabad: There is good news for Pakistani consumers as the government is likely to reduce prices of petroleum products once again, marking the fourth consecutive relief for the public. According to official sources, prices of petroleum products are expected to be revised downward from January 16, providing further relief at the start of the new year. Sources said that petrol prices may be reduced by up to Rs4.59 per litre, while high-speed diesel is expected to become cheaper by Rs2.70 per litre. In addition, kerosene oil may see a reduction of Rs1.82 per litre, while light diesel oil is likely…
