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Rupee strengthens against dollarPublished on: August 29, 2026 4:01 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- The Rupee on Friday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.50, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 277.51. According to th... Read More


Gold price remains unchangedPublished on: August 29, 2026 4:01 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- The prices of gold remained unchanged in the local market on Friday, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola holding steady at Rs483,036, according to rates issued by the All Pak... Read More


Handcrafted for the Gods: Inside a Dragon Joss Stick Factory (VIDEO)

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 29 -- With practised hands, a worker presses a thick brown layer of joss and wood paste mix around a long wooden stick that towered above her. She slowly swivels the stick as she pr... Read More


'Merdeka' from fear and the courage to move forward together - Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 29 -- Every Merdeka and Malaysia Day, many in my and the older generation look back with pride at the founders of our nation. But August 31 and September 16 must be more than annual... Read More


HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on August 29, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

India, Aug. 29 -- Festival of Russian Cinema Where: Russian House, 24, Firoz Shah Road, Mandi House When: August 29 Timing: 11am to 6pm Entry: Free (Register here) Nearest Metro Station: Mandi Ho... Read More


US, UK & China top three destinations of Pakistani exports during July 2026Published on: August 29, 2026 3:57 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- The United States (US) remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first month of the current financial year 2026-27, followed by the United Kingdom (UK) ... Read More


Panchang Today, August 29, 2026: Krishna Pratipada under Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, auspicious and inauspicious timings

India, Aug. 29 -- justify;">For August 29, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests that this Shanivar combines a fresh but measured start with thoughtful, long-term thinking. The day is well suit... Read More


RMB-to-Pakistani rupee conversion beginsPublished on: August 29, 2026 3:54 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- All companies operating in the Gwadar South Free Zone and Gwadar North Free Zone have begun directly converting Renminbi (RMB) into Pakistani Rupees (PKR) for their trade and busi... Read More


Govt mulls over revision of DRAP pricing formulaPublished on: August 29, 2026 3:54 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division, Senator Ahad Cheema, has directed the Ministry of National Health Services and the Drug Regulatory Authority of P... Read More


BOP yet again delivers record first-half 2026 resultsPublished on: August 29, 2026 3:53 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- The Bank of Punjab (BOP) today announced its unaudited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2026. Reviewed and approved by the Bank's Board of Directors, the results... Read More