Pakistan becomes non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Pakistan will take the reins as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the eighth time from Jan 1. According to international media, Pakistan will also hold the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in July this year. Moreover, Pakistan will secure […]
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BISP Kafaalat cash installment increased to Rs13,500
BISP Kafaalat cash installment increased to Rs13,500. In good news for Benazir Income Support Programme beneficiaries, the government has increased the quarterly stipend by Rs.3,000, to Rs13,500, starting January 2025. Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairman Senator Rubina Khalid made the announcement in this regard, adding the government aimed at supporting 10 million families by […]
Indian man chops off four fingers to avoid quitting job
An Indian man chops off four fingers to avoid quitting his job. In a tragic incident, a 32-year-old man from Gujarat, India, took an extreme step to avoid confronting his boss about quitting his job. Mayur Tarapara, a computer operator at a relative’s diamond company in Surat, cut off four fingers from his left hand […]
World hits 8.09bln people in 2024 – How fast are we growing?
The world hits 8.09bln people in 2024. The global population reached 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day 2025, marking an increase of over 71 million people in 2024, according to estimates released by the United States Census Bureau on Monday. The 0.9% growth recorded in 2024 reflects a slight slowdown compared to 2023, which saw […]
Today Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan – 1 January 2025
Today Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan – 1 January 2025. Pakistani Rupee rate against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal, and Dirham witnessed slight changes on Janiary 1, 2025 in the open market. On first day of the year, 1 USD is 278 Pakistani Rupees, 1 Euro is 288.2 PKR, 1 British Pound is 347.35 PKR, […]
Gold Rates in Pakistan Today – 1 January 2025
For the latest Gold Rates in Pakistan, click here: https://theasianmirror.com/finance/gold-rate-in-pakistan-today/ Gold Rates in Pakistan Today – 1 January 2025. Today Gold price in Pakistan is Rs272,600 per tola on January 1, 2025 Wednesday, and the price of 10 grams is Rs233,711. 22 karat Gold is being sold at 258,775 per tola, 21 Karat 247,012 and 18 Karat at 211,725. […]
Algeria set to launch mobile payment system in January 2025
Algeria is set to launch mobile payment system in January 2025. Algeria is all ready to introduce a mobile payment system in January 2025 to advance digital transformation. Secure payments Mohand Bourai, President of the Association of Banks and Financial Institutions (ABEF), maintained that this initiative is aimed at enabling Algerians to make secure payments […]
Prize bond 2025 draw schedule revealed
The prize bond 2025 draw schedule has been revealed. The National Savings Division has announced the official prize bond schedule for 2025. The first draw will occur on January 15 for the Rs750 bond, with the final draw scheduled for December 15 for the Rs200 bond. Source: SBP Prize bonds continue to be a popular […]