Why Watering Plants on the Moon Won't Work Like It Does on Earth
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Petrol Rs392.76, Diesel Rs399.64 — New Prices Effective October 3-5, 2026
Petrol rises Rs2.10 and diesel edges up 30 paisas, with the new rates holding until October 5.
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World Bank, Pakistan Review Reforms to Boost Growth, Jobs and Investment
PM Welcomes Improvement in Key Economic Indicators
Russia Slashes Cash Export Limit From $100,000 to $12,300 for Four Countries
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A 220-Foot Monument, 3D Projections, and National Songs: Yadgar-e-Fatah Unveiled in Islamabad
The new landmark honours Pakistan's Armed Forces and martyrs of Marka-e-Haq, with free public entry opening this week.
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Dar Performs Groundbreaking for Expansion of Foreign Office Mosque
The renovation will increase the mosque's capacity and upgrade its facilities to meet growing demand for prayer space.
Rohaan ·Punjab CM Launches Two E-Bus Routes in Gujranwala, Orders Transit Corridor Completed by March
Maryam Nawaz inspects ongoing mass transit work and directs officials to speed up construction, as 74 electric buses are planned for the city.
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Centre Decides to Abolish Long-Vacant Permanent Posts
Finance Minister, British HC Discuss Bilateral Trade and Aviation Investment
Pakistan Urges Saudi-Based Entrepreneurs to Invest in Pakistan
Govt Increases Returns on National Savings Schemes
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Full market data →Bitcoin (USD)$84,656▲ 0.16%
Ethereum (USD)$2,685.79▲ 0.68%
Updated 18 minutes ago. Source: CoinGecko.
Gold rates
Gold →Gold 24K (per tola)Rs 432,989▲ 0.39%
Gold 24K (per 10g)Rs 371,225▲ 0.39%
Gold 22K (per tola)Rs 396,907▲ 0.39%
Silver (per tola)Rs 6,322.00▲ 0.97%
Rates: All Pakistan Sarafa Gems & Jewellers Association / spot. Updated 18 minutes ago.
Currency corner
Converter →USD / PKRRs 276.82▼ 0.06%
EUR / PKRRs 311.45▼ 0.23%
GBP / PKRRs 366.16▲ 0.10%
SAR / PKRRs 73.82▼ 0.06%
AED / PKRRs 75.38▼ 0.06%
CNY / PKRRs 41.23▼ 0.06%
Source: ExchangeRate-API. Updated 18 minutes ago.
Fuel prices
Fuel →Petrol (per litre)Rs 392.76▲ 0.54%
High-speed diesel (per litre)Rs 399.64▲ 0.08%
Hi-octane (per litre)Rs 410.00• 0.00%
LPG (per kg)Rs 279.34• 0.00%
Kerosene (per litre)Rs 289.95• 0.00%
Source: PSO pump price (via fuel-api). Updated 3 hours ago.
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