Muhammad Mahmood

Pakistan may increase electricity rate by Rs2.56 per unit
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face another increase in power tariffs as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has sought a hike of…

Pakistan-China first ever joint military exercise ‘Karakoram 2026’ underway in Xinjiang
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 17, 2026
The first-ever China-Pakistan joint army training exercise “Karakoram 2026” is underway at a training base in Korla, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Following the…

Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – 17 October 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 17, 2026
KARACHI – Currency exchange rates in Pakistan are a crucial factor impacting everything from trade balances and inflation to remittances and investment alike the other…

Pakistan’s freelancers make history with highest monthly earnings in September 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s freelance industry has achieved a new milestone, with freelancers generating a record $197 million in export earnings in September 2026, according to…

Trump advises Saudi Arabia to consider Israeli assistance against Houthis
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 17, 2026
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Israel could provide valuable assistance to Saudi Arabia in its fight against Yemen’s Houthi movement, while fresh missile…

Gold rates in Pakistan today: 24, 22 and 21 Karat prices on 17 October 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 17, 2026
On Saturday 17 October 2026, gold prices in Pakistan opened at Rs440,636 per tola for 24-karat commodity as it recorded an increase of Rs2,800 in…

Over 1.87 million Pakistanis go abroad for jobs in three years
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD – More than 1.871 million Pakistanis travelled abroad for employment over the past three years (2024-26), including doctors, engineers, IT professionals, teachers and other…

Honda Civic Oriel: Tax for filer, non-filer buyers in October 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 16, 2026
LAHORE – Buyers in Pakistan are required to pay a certain amount in wake of tax while buying the cars including the Honda Civic Oriel.…

Islamabad closes major weekly bazaars over fire safety concerns
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Authorities have ordered the closure of Islamabad’s H-9 and G-6 weekly bazaars from October 16 until the completion of fire safety measures and…

Info ministry debunks fake video of powder attack on Pakistani ambassador in London
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- October 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has declared a viral social media video showing an attack on the Pakistani ambassador in London as…







