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UK introduces e-Visas for Pak students, workers

ISLAMABAD: In a positive development, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday introduced e-Visas for Pakistani students and workers as part of an “improved” border and immigration system. “Most of main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker

Fuel prices likely to increase

ISLAMABAD: Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are expected to increase by up to Rs6.60 (2.5 percent) per litre for the next 15 days starting from July 16, 2025, according to an estimate of the petroleum industry. The estimated increase includes Rs6.60 per litre increase in petrol and Rs5.27 per

PKR Weakens Further

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued to weaken against the US dollar, slipping by 0.09% in the inter-bank market on Monday. By the end of the trading session, the rupee settled at 284.72, marking a decline of Re0.26. Over the past week, the local currency also posted a loss, depreciating by

Rupee Inches Up by 0.04% Against US Dollar

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee posted a slight gain against the US dollar on Friday, appreciating by 0.04% in the inter-bank market. The local currency closed at 284.46, up by Re0.10 from the previous day’s close of 284.56. Meanwhile, the US dollar strengthened globally amid renewed concerns over global trade disruptions,

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