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  • Dollar and other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – August 26, 2025

    Dollar and other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – August 26, 2025

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced its latest Mark-to-Market (M2M) currency rates for August 26, 2025, offering essential insights for businesses, investors, and individuals maneuvering through Pakistan’s financial landscape.

    These rates, gathered from brokerage houses and Reuters Eikon Terminal, represent the weighted average of interbank closing rates, with emphasis on the US Dollar (USD) and important currencies such as the Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and Qatari Riyal (QAR). This article details today’s rates, compares them with those from August 25, 2025 where available, and incorporates perspectives from online platforms to illustrate current trends and economic effects.

    Key Currency Rates in Pakistan Today

    Below are the exchange rates for major currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) as of August 26, 2025, from SBP’s M2M rates, with comparisons to August 25 rates where available:

    • Saudi Riyal (SAR):
      • Ready: PKR 75.1188
      • 1-Month: PKR 75.3896
      • 3-Month: PKR 75.9594
      • 6-Month: PKR 76.4874
      • 1-Year: PKR 78.0477
        The SAR’s rates suggest stability with minor adjustments, potentially maintaining costs for remittances and Hajj/Umrah travel.
    • UAE Dirham (AED):
      • Ready: PKR 76.7385 (August 25: 76.7450, down by PKR 0.0065)
      • 1-Month: PKR 77.0795
      • 3-Month: PKR 77.7601
      • 6-Month: PKR 78.3712
      • 1-Year: PKR 80.2163
        The AED’s slight decline in ready rates could marginally reduce expenses for trade and expatriate transactions.
    • Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD):
      • Ready: PKR 922.0472
      • 1-Month: PKR 926.6203
      • 3-Month: PKR 935.2729
      • 6-Month: PKR 942.7874
      • 1-Year: PKR 965.3763
        The KWD’s steady rates may keep costs stable for high-value transactions.
    • Canadian Dollar (CAD):
      • Ready: PKR 203.3700 (August 25: 203.7684, down by PKR 0.3984)
      • 1-Month: PKR 204.5776 (August 25: 205.0202, down by PKR 0.4426)
      • 3-Month: PKR 206.9075 (August 25: 207.2995, down by PKR 0.3920)
      • 6-Month: PKR 209.4175 (August 25: 209.4175, unchanged)
      • 1-Year: PKR 215.2619 (August 25: 215.7517, down by PKR 0.4898)
        The CAD’s decrease could lower costs for Pakistan’s trade and diaspora in Canada.
    • Qatari Riyal (QAR):
      • Ready: PKR 77.3228
      • 1-Month: PKR 77.6923
      • 3-Month: PKR 78.3708
      • 6-Month: PKR 78.9752
      • 1-Year: PKR 80.7985
        The QAR’s stable rates may keep expenses steady for Pakistanis working in Qatar.
    • US Dollar (USD):
      • Ready: PKR 281.8606 (August 25: 281.8728, down by PKR 0.0122)
      • 1-Month: PKR 283.0918 (August 25: 283.1859, down by PKR 0.0941)
      • 3-Month: PKR 285.5388 (August 25: 285.5416, down by PKR 0.0028)
      • 6-Month: PKR 287.6960 (August 25: 287.6909, up by PKR 0.0051)
      • 1-Year: PKR 294.3336 (August 25: 294.3845, down by PKR 0.0509)
        The USD’s minor decline may offer slight relief for import costs, with open market rates around PKR 284.

    Other Notable Currencies

    Other major currencies also show changes compared to August 25 where available:

    • Euro (EUR): Ready at PKR 327.5220 (August 25: 329.8194, down by PKR 2.2974), with 6-month at PKR 339.3460.
    • British Pound (GBP): Ready at PKR 379.3139 (August 25: 380.6833, down by PKR 1.3694), with 6-month at PKR 388.9400.
    • Swiss Franc (CHF): Ready at PKR 349.7247 (August 25: 351.2653, down by PKR 1.5406), with 6-month at PKR 366.2234.
    • Australian Dollar (AUD): Ready at PKR 182.4906 (August 25: 182.9777, down by PKR 0.4871), with 6-month at PKR 187.6049.
    • Singapore Dollar (SGD): Ready at PKR 218.6409 (August 25: 219.3577, down by PKR 0.7168), with 6-month at PKR 227.3387.

    Analysis and Implications

    The general decline in ready rates for SAR, AED, CAD, USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, AUD, and SGD from August 25 to August 26 indicates short-term PKR strengthening, potentially reducing costs for imports, remittances, and travel. The stability in KWD and QAR rates suggests consistent market conditions for those currencies. Online sources note open market USD buying at PKR 284, higher than SBP’s rate, highlighting ongoing disparities and concerns over currency availability. While short-term gains for the PKR are apparent, elevated forward rates (6-month to 1-year) for most currencies indicate market expectations of possible PKR weakening in the medium to long term. These M2M rates are essential for authorized dealers to revalue their books daily, impacting financial reporting, trade pricing, and investment strategies. For individuals, these fluctuations affect remittances, travel budgets, and overseas education costs.

    These rates are sourced from the State Bank of Pakistan’s official M2M release

  • BingX AI Hits 2 Million Users and 20 Million Queries in Just 100 Days

    BingX AI Hits 2 Million Users and 20 Million Queries in Just 100 Days

    PANAMA CITY, August 26, 2025 – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, today announced a significant milestone for its AI-powered trading assistant, BingX AI, which has surpassed 2 million users and processed 20 million queries since its launch in May.

    BingX AI is built as a suite of integrated intelligence, powered by multi-model AI engines and vast datasets. It is distinguished by five unique AI avatars, designed to guide users through different stages of their trading journey — from market analysis and strategy development to execution and real-time monitoring.

     

    • The Analyst: Decodes the market by turning complex charts and data into clear, actionable trading insights, through AI-powered Candlestick, Market, Trading, and Token analysis.
    • The Strategist:Builds tailored strategies and forecasts to help you trade smarter with AI Trade Review and Trend Forecasting.
    • The Recommender: Suggests tokens, traders, and news that best fit your trading profile through Pro Trader Recommender, AI News Briefing, and Trading Analysis functionality.
    • The Protector:Identifies risks and simulates outcomes to safeguard your portfolio with Smart Position Analysis.
    • The Monitor: Tracks market movements and funding rates to keep you informed in real time with Market and New Token analysis.

     

    Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, commented: “AI is redefining what’s possible in digital asset trading, not by replacing human decision-making, but by enhancing it with real-time intelligence. With BingX AI, we’re bridging the gap between AI’s promise and real-world utility—offering users context, clarity, and confidence in one unified platform. Surpassing two million users is just the beginning; our goal is to make intelligent, accessible trading the standard for everyone, everywhere. Traders can expect more new AI capabilities in the coming weeks as BingX continues to expand the platform’s role at the intersection of innovation and usability.”

    BingX AI forms a key part of BingX’s AI Evolution Strategy, a $300M initiative to embed AI across the platform. By consolidating fragmented trading tools into a single, intelligent ecosystem, BingX empowers traders of all levels with professional-grade insights, decision-making support and trading with greater confidence.

    About BingX

    Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3 AI company, serving a global community of over 20 million users. With a comprehensive suite of AI-powered products and services, including derivatives, spot trading, and copy trading, BingX caters to the evolving needs of users across all experience levels, from beginners to professionals. Committed to building a trustworthy and intelligent trading platform, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance and confidence. In 2024, BingX proudly became the official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea Football Club, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports sponsorship.

    For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

  • ‘The Waterfront’ creator reacts to show’s cancellation

    ‘The Waterfront’ creator reacts to show’s cancellation

    ‘The Waterfront’ creator Kevin Williamson has broken his silence on Netflix’s decision to cancel the show after just one season.

    A day earlier, US media outlets reported that the streamer decided not to renew the family crime show for a second season.

    The show starred Holt McCallany, Jake Weary, Melissa Benoist and Maria Bello, among others.

    As per Netflix, “The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.”

    McCallany starred as patriarch Harlan Buckley and Bello as his wife, while Weary played their son in the show.

    However, Netflix axed the show after just one season, without providing the reasons behind the decision.

    Following the confirmation of the show’s cancellation, ‘The Waterfront’ creator Kevin Williamson took to Instagram to reflect on the first season.

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    “While I’m say the Buckleys won’t be back for Season 2, I’m celebrating the joy that was Season 1,” he wrote in an Instagram message over a photo from the show.

    The filmmaker thanked fans for their response to the show, while he also hailed the “dream cast and crew” who worked on the show.

    “And thank you to Netflix for taking a chance on a very personal story,” Williamson added. He has spoken about The Waterfront having been inspired by his childhood and family, especially his dad’s involvement in drug smuggling and other illegal activities,” Kevin Williamson said.

    He added, “It was one of best experiences of my life,” Williamson said about his time on The Waterfront at the end of his note to fans.”

  • Helldivers 2 to get game-changing update

    Helldivers 2 to get game-changing update

    Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed plans for a major update for Helldivers 2 to bring significant features to the game.

    The Into the Unjust update, coming on September 2, will allow players to discover what lies behind the Gloom shroud.

    In a PlayStation blogpost, the developer confirmed that the upcoming update will allow players to “discover what lies behind the Gloom shroud enveloping these planets we call Hive Worlds.”

    Additionally, players will also take a journey through the deep underground cave tunnels with twists and turns.

    “Because of the nature of the caves, your Super Destroyer won’t be able to give you full support. It’ll be your team alone against the horror,” Arrowhead Game stated.

    The developers announced that gamers will also face brand new challenges in the September 2 update.

    Read more: Helldivers 2 developer teases complex new foes

    The upcoming challenges include escorting a mobile oil rig, defending the rig from attacks while it traverses the Hive World terrain to the next drill site.

    The Into the Unjust update will also add new Helldivers 2 Terminid enemy types, including Bile Spewers and Chargers.

    The September 2 update will be closely followed by a new Premium Warbond on September 4.

    The Dust Devils will bring in a new weapon named the AR-2 Coyote (complete with incendiary ammo), a new cluster frag grenade called the G7-Pineapple, and three new Stratagems.

    The announcement about the Into the Unjust update comes as Helldivers 2 arrived on Xbox, more than a year after its release on PlayStation 5 console.

  • Becky Lynch faces backlash for Ozzy Osbourne death joke at WWE

    Becky Lynch faces backlash for Ozzy Osbourne death joke at WWE

    WWE star Becky Lynch has been receiving backlash for making a joke about the death of Ozzy Osbourne during an event in Birmingham.

    The incident happened on August 25 during the WWE RAW event in Birmingham, weeks after the Black Sabbath frontman died at the age of 76.

    During a live WWE RAW show, Nikki Bella challenged Becky Lynch to fight inside the ring.

    Responding to her challenge, Lynch said, “I’m not wrestling in Birmingham. The only good thing that came out of here died a month ago. But in fairness to Ozzy Osbourne, he had the good sense to move to LA, a proper city. Because if I lived in Birmingham, I’d die too.”

    Her comment irked the fans, who booed the WWE star for making a joke about the death of the Black Sabbath frontman.

    Several took to social media to express their anger over what they believed was a disrespectful comment by Becky Lynch towards Osbourne.

    The WWE star was called “classless” and “distasteful” over her comments, while several called for her to be fired from the show.

    Read more: Ozzy Osbourne documentary pulled hours before scheduled release

    Meanwhile, Becky Lynch has yet to release any official statement of apology or clarification over her comments about Ozzy Osbourne.

    It is to be noted here that Ozzy breathed his last on July 22 after battling multiple diseases for years.

    UK authorities later revealed that the cause of his death was heart attack.

    The Black Sabbath frontman’s death came just weeks after he reunited with his bandmates for his farewell tour to his career at Villa Park.

  • NADRA to provide another facility to citizens

    NADRA to provide another facility to citizens

    Sialkot: The prime institution for Pakistani citizens national identity, National Data Base Registration Authority (NADRA), has kicked off modern one-window operation in union councils (UCs)of tehsil Pasroor, District Sialkot, Mandi Faizabad and District Nankana.

    Through its social media announcement, the NADRA informed that the citizens of the respective UCs and countryside now can take benefit of issuance of identification documents and all the services of renewal in their nearby UCs.

    The people can get their computerised Identity cards, ‘B’ form, family registration certificates, change in marital status and can avail other prime services of the NADRA.

    The NADRA centers are opened five days a week from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

    The citizens can approach the NADRA through their mobile phones on 1777,while the NADRA can be contacted on its landline number +92-51-111-786100 as well.

    Earlier, The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a key update to its Pak-ID mobile application, introducing different user-friendly features to simplify identity registration processes.

    The new features are aimed at providing ease to the people, especially for parents of young children.

    According to NADRA, the recent update in the Pak-ID app now allows parents to upload photographs directly from their mobile gallery while applying for the Child Registration Certificate (CRC) or identity card for children under the age of three.

    This addition in the Pak-ID mobile application eliminates the requirement of visiting NADRA offices in person and waiting in long queues.

    The user-centric feature has several upgrades, including the photo uploading flexibility, by which users can print their submitted photographs on official identity documents, family record updates, which help citizens update records of unregistered family members directly through the app, free Biometric access, which supports application submission without fingerprint or facial verification, improving accessibility for users with limited biometric access, and improved Urdu interface, that enhances Urdu language support and ensures clearer instructions and better navigation for native speakers.

    NADRA is bringing enhancements as part of its plan to advance services under the Pak Identity program.

    Read More: NADRA to hold open courts in Karachi on August 29

    This includes features like tracking IDs in real time, booking appointments at NADRA centres, and paying fees online using services like Easypaisa, JazzCash, and e-Sahulat.

    NADRA is encouraging everyone to download or update the Pak-ID app, which can be used on both Android and iOS devices, to enjoy these new features completely.

     

  • Bruce Willis’s wife shares health update on actor

    Bruce Willis’s wife shares health update on actor

    Emma Heming Willis, the wife of Bruce Willis, has shared an update on the actor’s ongoing battle with dementia.

    The ‘Die Hard’ star’s family went public with his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia in 2023.

    According to reports, the type of dementia impacts one’s personality and causes behavioural changes.

    Amid his ongoing battle with the disease, Bruce Willis’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, said that the veteran actor’s brain was ‘failing him’ despite being mobile.

    “Bruce is still very mobile. Bruce is in really great health overall, you know. It’s just his brain that is failing him,” she said during an interview with a US media outlet.

    According to Emma, the 70-year-old actor’s primary symptom is the loss of language.

    “The language is going, and, you know, we’ve learned to adapt. And we have a way of communicating with him, which is just a … different way,” she said.

    As she stands side-by-side with Bruce Willis in his battle with dementia, Emma Heming Willis wrote book about her family’s experience.

    Read more: Bruce Willis: A Deep Dive into His Iconic Career, Family Life, and Health Journey

    Titled “The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path,” the book to deep dive into the caregiving experience.

    It is worth noting here that the ‘Die Hard’ actor was first diagnosed with aphasia back in 2022 and announced his retirement from acting due to hampered cognitive abilities.

    The following year, his family revealed his diagnosis of untreatable frontotemporal dementia (also known as FTD) – a neurodegenerative disorder.

    Last month, reports emerged that the 70-year-old actor’s condition worsened significantly and he no longer remembered that he was once among the most sought-after action stars of Hollywood.

  • Avneet Kaur breaks silence on Virat Kohli’s accidental like fiasco

    Avneet Kaur breaks silence on Virat Kohli’s accidental like fiasco

    Indian actor and social media star Avneet Kaur has finally spoken up on the controversy around star batter Virat Kohli’s accidental like on her Instagram picture, which her later called a technical glitch.

    For the unversed, India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli sent social media into a frenzy when netizens spotted his official Instagram handle in the likes list of a glamorous picture shared by Avneet Kaur, wearing a lime green crop top with a printed mini skirt.

    However, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team soon issued a clarification via the social platform. “I’d like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding,” he wrote.

    While the accidental like sparked a meme fest on social media and prompted trolls against Kohli, given his power couple status with his wife, Bollywood diva Anushka Sharma, it proved to be a golden opportunity for Kaur, as her brand value shot by 30%, in addition to at least 12 new brand deals and millions of new followers.

    Read more: Virat Kohli clarifies reaction to actress Avneet Kaur’s Instagram photo

    Kaur had since maintained a strict silence on the controversy, only until now.

    Speaking about it during a recent outing, she said, “Milta rahe pyaar… Aur kya hi keh sakti hoon (May the love keep coming… what more can I really say).”

  • Jameela Jamil slams Serena Williams for promoting weight-loss drugs

    Jameela Jamil slams Serena Williams for promoting weight-loss drugs

    British actor-activist Jameela Jamil has called out Tennis icon Serena Williams, after she credited a GLP-1 medication for her transformative weight loss.

    For the unversed, American Tennis star Serena Williams recently debuted a shredded body transformation, after losing at least 31 pounds, with the help of GLP-1 medication, which stimulates insulin release, therefore, slows digestion, to keep blood sugar in control and also promote weight loss.

    “I was on and off (the medication) and now completely on,” she confessed in a recent outing. “It was a really good decision I had to make for my life.”

    “As a woman, you go through different cycles in your life, you know, I tried everything,” the 23-time grand slam champ continued to explain. “No matter what I did—running, walking, I would walk for hours because they say that’s good, I literally was playing a professional sport—and I could never go back to where I needed to be for my health.”

    In response to Williams’ confession, Jameela Jamil turned to her Instagram handle recently, calling out the Tennis star for promoting the weight-loss drugs, which come with drastic side effects.

    “Serena Williams is selling GLP-1s. The thing I feel most uncomfortable about here is that celebrities have access to doctors that most others don’t have access to,” Jamil, a staunch body-positivity advocate, wrote. “These ‘miracle’ weight loss drugs come at a price.”

    “The side effects can include paralysis of the gastric system, pancreatitis, cancer, hair loss, osteoporosis, severe malnutrition, muscle mass loss, depression (there have been reports of suicide), thyroid issues, blindness, and they can really wreak havoc on your metabolism,” she listed.

    Read more: Stephen A. Smith defends his stance on Serena Williams & Kendrick Lamar’s performance

    The ‘She-Hulk’ actor also mentioned, “Many people gain the weight back and then some, fast. And it’s much hard to then lose.”

    “If things go wrong, you don’t have a billion dollars to fix it, that’s why I don’t like celebrities pushing drugs with such drastic documented side effects,” Jameela Jamil concluded.

    However, in a following video message, the actor clarified that it was not about the athlete in particular, but for celebrities who chose to promote drugs and diet products. “I never criticized her for saying she used the drug. I actually admire transparency,” Jamil maintained. “I have an issue with privileged celebrities pushing drugs with dangerous side effects to their followers, when so many lack appropriate healthcare.”

  • Veteran actor files police complain over death hoax

    Veteran actor files police complain over death hoax

    Veteran film and TV actor Raza Murad, best known for his villainous roles, has filed a police complaint against a social media user who shared the fake news of his death.

    As reported by Indian media, angered and exhausted Raza Murad, 74, filed the complaint at the Amboli police station in Mumbai over the weekend, after his death hoax was circulated online, before it eventually reached the senior actor via WhatsApp.

    “There are some people who, for reasons I don’t understand, seem bothered by my existence. They posted about my death and even offered condolences,” he said, speaking to the media. “They wrote that I had worked for many years, but now no one is there to remember me.”

    “They even mentioned my birthday and a fake date of death in that post. This is a very serious matter,” Raza Murad added.

    The veteran Indian actor continued, “My throat, tongue, and lips have dried up from telling people that I am alive. This false news has spread everywhere. I am getting calls and messages from across the world. People are even sending me copies of the post.”

    Read more: Indian actor dies due to jaundice at 34

    Raza Murad urged strict action against those responsible for the ‘shameful’ act. “They have accepted my complaint and are filing an FIR. They assured me that they will get to the bottom of this and catch the person responsible. Legal action will be taken against him,” he concluded.

    The said post has since been removed from social media by an unknown user, and police are taking action to trace the responsible person.