Pakistan’s central bank reserves have hit an all-time high of $21.4 billion, and the achievement has come with a target beaten nearly nine months ahead of schedule. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called it “another milestone towards economic stability,” thanking Allah and crediting the government’s economic team for the jump. The Numbers Behind the Record Metric Figure SBP reserves (week ended Sept 11) $21.399 billion (record) Weekly increase +$3.061 billion — largest since June 2025 Commercial bank reserves $5.402 billion Total liquid foreign exchange reserves $26.791 billion — highest since Sept 2021 Import cover 3.03 months — first time above 3…
Author: M Awais
Gold rate in Pakistan today — Friday, 18 September 2026, per the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Rates update multiple times a day — always confirm a live rate before buying or selling. Gold prices in Pakistan fell for a second straight session today, with 24K gold dropping Rs. 4,736 per tola as international bullion prices pulled back further. Today’s Rates — All Karats Karat Purity Price per Tola Price per 10 Grams 24K 99.9% Rs. 452,500 Rs. 387,952 22K 91.6% Rs. 414,792 Rs. 355,618 21K 87.5% Rs. 395,938 Rs. 339,457 18K 75% Rs. 339,375 Rs. 291,214 Silver…
Pakistan’s military has issued its strongest statement yet on defending Saudi Arabia, with the armed forces’ spokesperson declaring the country will go “to any extent” required to protect the Kingdom — a pledge that goes noticeably further than earlier, more cautious statements on the Makkah Defence Pact. What Was Actually Said In an exclusive interview with Arab News, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said Pakistan “fully stands with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both diplomatically and physically,” specifically emphasizing the word “physically.” He described Pakistan’s commitment as unconditional: “Our commitment to Saudi security…
Petrol got marginally cheaper this week, but diesel didn’t — the government cut petrol by just Rs0.43 per litre while raising high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.47, effective Friday, September 18. The mixed move comes just days after Pakistan rolled out a new fuel subsidy scheme aimed at cushioning smaller vehicle owners from months of price volatility. New Prices, Effective September 18 Fuel Change New Price Petrol ▼ Rs0.43 Rs390.79/litre High-Speed Diesel (HSD) ▲ Rs3.47 Rs424.92/litre The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel, on top of the base…
An explosion near the Old Police Lines area of Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed at least seven people and injured more than 30 others on Friday, according to rescue officials. What’s Known So Far Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi confirmed the toll in a statement, saying more than 20 injured individuals had been transported to nearby hospitals, with several sustaining critical injuries. Faizi said Rescue 1122’s Kohat relief teams reached the scene immediately after receiving reports of the blast and began rescue operations at once. As of the latest update, 14 ambulances and more than 35 rescue personnel remain engaged…
Pakistan’s current account deficit shrank to just $98 million in August 2026 — down roughly 70% from the same month last year — but a closer look at the numbers shows the improvement is being carried almost entirely by remittances, while the country’s underlying trade gap is actually getting wider. The Headline Numbers Period Current Account Deficit YoY Change August 2026 $98 million ▼ ~70% (from $324M) July 2026 $445 million (revised up from $328M) — Jul–Aug FY27 (cumulative) $543 million ▼ 36% (from $853M) On its face, this is a sharp, genuine month-on-month improvement — August’s deficit came in…
Google has rolled out its September 2026 Pixel Drop, bringing Android 17 QPR1 to stable release alongside a set of Pixel-specific upgrades spanning smarter contact widgets, expanded scam protection, and a surprise Harry Potter-themed customization pack. What’s New This Month Feature What It Does Redesigned Pixel VIPs widget Call or text favorite contacts directly from the home screen with a single tap; floating navigation lets you swipe between VIPs; unread messages get glanceable notification badges Scam Detection in Gboard On-device machine learning flags suspicious messages as you type a reply, showing a “Likely scam” warning chip above the keyboard Expanded…
Updated snapshot as of 17 September 2026. Punjab government job deadlines move fast — always confirm current status on the official link before applying. Here’s a roundup of Punjab government job vacancies currently open or actively recruiting, along with direct links to each official portal — no aggregator sites, no unofficial “apply now” links. Currently Open Punjab Government Jobs Department Posts Last Date Apply Here PIFTAC — Punjab Home Department AI, cybersecurity, data science, software development, intelligence analysis roles 18 September 2026 (midnight) jobs.punjab.gov.pk Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Advertisement No. 09/2026 — multiple provincial department posts 21 September 2026…
A notification claiming Pakistan’s government had officially adopted a four-day work week — with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off — has been circulating on social media this week. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting says it’s completely fake, but the confusion isn’t entirely random: it landed just a day after real discussions about reviving austerity measures. What the Ministry Said The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s fact-check account addressed the notification directly on X on Thursday, calling it fake and warning the public against sharing it further. “The public is advised not to believe or share such misleading content and…
Only half of adults in rural Pakistan use mobile internet, compared to 65% in urban areas — a gap that, according to a new GSMA report, adds up to roughly 140 million Pakistanis who live within reach of mobile broadband networks but simply aren’t using them. The Numbers: Rural vs. Urban Metric Rural Pakistan Urban Pakistan Mobile internet usage 50% 65% Mobile phone ownership 78% 85% Mobile internet awareness 84% 87% Ownership of internet-enabled handset 46% 62% Daily mobile internet use 42% 59% Uses internet for 3+ activities daily 25% 37% These figures come from the GSMA’s State of Mobile…