Web Desk Staff, Author at Pakistan Observer

Important things to know about latest change in US visa fee

Islamabad: The US embassy in Islamabad has announced that the application fee for US tourist and non-petition-based non-immigrant visas — such as student and exchange…

IHC declares arrest of Shah Mahmood Qureshi ‘illegal’, orders police to release him

Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday declared the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi under the Maintenance of Public Order…

Hours after release, police arrest Shireen Mazari, Maleeka Bokhari again

In the wake of the recent violent protests, the arrest, release, and rearrest game continues of the senior leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In…

‘Road to Makkah’ project: PM Shehbaz thanks Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for including Pakistan

Islamabad: In a meeting with Saudi Deputy Minister for Interior Dr Nasir bin Abdul Aziz Al- Dawood, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday thanked the Kingdom…

Currency exchange rates in Pakistan Today – May 18, 2023

KARACHI – The exchange rate of the one US Dollar against Pakistani Rupees in the local and open market was recorded at Rs 292 while…

Gold rate in Pakistan today – 18 May, 2023

KARACHI – The gold rate in the country for a single tola of 24-karat is being traded at Rs 233,900 here on Thursday, May 18,…

Track and trace system bringing down sale of illicit cigarettes

LAHORE – The government has taken a step in the right direction by imposing FED on cigarettes as it will not only generate additional revenue…

Tobacco is the largest single killer in Pakistan, say experts

LAHORE – Taxation is a key revenue source for any government and taxing non-essential items such as tobacco leads not only to a cut in…

IHC extends bail to Imran Khan till May 31 in all cases

Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday extended bail to former prime minister Imran Khan till May 31, barring authorities from arresting him in any…