Currency Rates in Pakistan Open Market – 8 August. Major foreign currencies record mixed movement against Pakistani Rupee in the open market midweek, with US Dollar, Euro, UK Pound, UAE Dirham, and Saudi Riyal holding firm positions. According to market data, US Dollar was being bought at Rs283.9 and sold at Rs285.1, showing stability in […]
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Investigation focusses on Mehta family’s alleged money-laundering in several jurisdictions
DUBAI: An Asian family linked with the shipping business is facing criminal investigation in several jurisdictions, including in Dubai and the Far East, where the family’s companies are under active investigation now, according to the authorities in three countries. Sanjay and Gaurav Mehta, through their companies Best Oasis Ltd in Dubai and Priya Blue Industries […]
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today – 8 August 2025
For the latest Gold Rates in Pakistan, click here: https://theasianmirror.com/finance/gold-rate-in-pakistan-today/ Gold Rates in Pakistan Today – 8 August 2025. Gold prices in Pakistan moved up on Friday, amid an upward trend in the international bullion market, with the price of gold per tola surging to Rs362,200 in the local market. The rate for 10 grams […]
Karachi crime report: Over 3,500 bikes, 1,600 phones snatched in July: CPLC
The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) has released crime statistics for Karachi for the month of July 2025 on Thursday. According to the report, 22 vehicles were snatched and 197 were stolen from various areas of the city. A total of 502 motorcycles were forcibly taken from citizens, while 3,357 were reported stolen. Street criminals also […]
Why Matthew McConaughey lost ‘Titanic’ to Leonardo DiCaprio?
Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey almost played the main lead in James Cameron’s romance epic ‘Titanic’ before the title eventually starred Leonardo DiCaprio because he declined a request from the veteran filmmaker. As revealed by ‘Titanic’ producer Jon Landau in his upcoming posthumous memoir, ‘The Bigger Picture,’ Matthew McConaughey was in the running for the coveted lead role and […]
US tariffs on Pakistani exports among lowest in region
US tariffs on Pakistani exports among lowest in region. Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti on Thursday said the United States has not imposed punitive tariffs on Pakistani exports, contrary to earlier concerns, as Pakistan currently enjoys one of the lowest tariff rates among regional competitors, including India. He was responding to a question […]
Punjab makes it easier to open a petrol pump
Punjab makes it easier to open a petrol pump. The Punjab government has introduced a streamlined process for setting up petrol pumps, making it much quicker and more convenient for entrepreneurs and investors. Under the new system, applicants now only need to secure a single, centralized NOC—which can be obtained online—rather than collecting approvals from […]
Lahore zoo is getting new exotic animals soon
Lahore zoo is getting new exotic animals soon. Lahore Zoo is set to welcome a major addition, as preparations are underway to import a group of 12 giraffes from South Africa. Arrangements are being finalized with an airline to ensure the animals are transported directly. According to Zoo Director Mudassar Hassan, the giraffes will undergo […]