Muhammad Mahmood

US imposes new tariff on 60 countries including Pakistan amid forced labour concerns
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 24, 2026
WASHINGTON – US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, for their failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the…

Iran warns US against using frozen assets to pay for unrelated shipping claims
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 24, 2026
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the seizure of another country’s assets, warning that such actions could have wider consequences, after US…

Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – 24 July 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 24, 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…

Gold prices in Pakistan today – Check per tola rates on 24 July 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 24, 2026
On 24 July 2026, gold prices in Pakistan opened new business week at Rs432,036 after it recorded a decrease of Rs1,800 in previous sessions (23…

Will summer holidays 2026 be extended for schools in Karachi?
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 23, 2026
KARACHI – As the summer break draws to a close, students and parents in Karachi are waiting for confirmation on whether schools will reopen as…

Modi govt faces pressure as India’s CJP maintains demand for education minister’s resignation
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 23, 2026
NEW DELHI – Pressure continues to mount in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Indian government as the country’s protesting youth has refused to back down…

‘Such actions are unacceptable’ – PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 23, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday held a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin…

Pakistan e-bike installment plans with 0% markup – July 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 23, 2026
LAHORE – Rising petrol prices have increased demand for electric bikes in Pakistan as consumers look for more affordable and fuel-efficient transport options. To support…

How to apply for interest-free Rs1 million loan under Apni Chhat Mehfooz Chhat 2026?
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 23, 2026
LAHORE – The Punjab government has launched Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat (My Roof, Safe Roof) scheme 2026 to help citizens strengthen their existing home or…

Oil prices climb above $96 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 23, 2026
SINGAPORE – Global oil markets climbed on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East increased concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies. Crude prices…






