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  • Dollar and other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – August 25, 2025

    Dollar and other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – August 25, 2025

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has disclosed its newest Mark-to-Market (M2M) currency rates for August 25, 2025, furnishing indispensable information for corporations, investors, and people traversing Pakistan’s fiscal domain.

    Currency Rates in Pakistan Today- Latest Updates

    These metrics, collated from brokerage companies and Reuters Eikon Terminal, embody the weighted average of interbank closing rates, accentuating the US Dollar (USD) and notable currencies like the US Dollar (USD), Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and Qatari Riyal (QAR)

    Key Currency Rates in Pakistan Today

    Below are the exchange rates for leading currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) as of August 25, 2025, from SBP’s M2M rates, juxtaposed with August 22 rates:

    • Saudi Riyal (SAR):
      • Ready: PKR 75.1305 (August 22: PKR 75.1305, unchanged)
      • 1-Month: PKR 75.4979 (August 22: PKR 75.4621, up by PKR 0.0358)
      • 3-Month: PKR 76.0445 (August 22: PKR 76.0271, up by PKR 0.0174)
      • 6-Month: PKR 76.5596 (August 22: PKR 76.5443, up by PKR 0.0153)
      • 1-Year: PKR 78.1085 (August 22: PKR 78.1112, down by PKR 0.0027)
        The SAR’s stability in ready rates, with minor increases in forward terms, may maintain steady costs for remittances and pilgrimages.
    • UAE Dirham (AED):
      • Ready: PKR 76.7526 (August 22: PKR 76.7526, unchanged)
      • 1-Month: PKR 77.1958 (August 22: PKR 77.1537, up by PKR 0.0421)
      • 3-Month: PKR 77.8516 (August 22: PKR 77.8378, up by PKR 0.0138)
      • 6-Month: PKR 78.4636 (August 22: PKR 78.4365, up by PKR 0.0271)
      • 1-Year: PKR 80.2789 (August 22: PKR 80.2827, down by PKR 0.0038)
        The AED’s unchanged ready rate, coupled with slight forward increases, could keep trade and expatriate costs consistent.
    • Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD):
      • Ready: PKR 921.3475 (August 22: PKR 921.3475, unchanged)
      • 1-Month: PKR 926.6247 (August 22: PKR 926.6247, unchanged)
      • 3-Month: PKR 935.2737 (August 22: PKR 935.2737, unchanged)
      • 6-Month: PKR 943.8112 (August 22: PKR 943.8112, unchanged)
      • 1-Year: PKR 965.1842 (August 22: PKR 965.1842, unchanged)
        The KWD’s stability across terms may sustain costs for high-value dealings.
    • Canadian Dollar (CAD):
      • Ready: PKR 203.7684 (August 22: PKR 202.6269, up by PKR 1.1415)
      • 1-Month: PKR 205.0202 (August 22: PKR 203.9693, up by PKR 1.0509)
      • 3-Month: PKR 207.2995 (August 22: PKR 206.3092, up by PKR 0.9903)
      • 6-Month: PKR 210.1546 (August 22: PKR 209.1119, up by PKR 1.0427)
      • 1-Year: PKR 215.7517 (August 22: PKR 214.7211, up by PKR 1.0306)
        The CAD’s rise could increase expenses for Pakistan’s trade and diaspora in Canada.
    • Qatari Riyal (QAR):
      • Ready: PKR 77.3466 (August 22: PKR 77.3466, unchanged)
      • 1-Month: PKR 77.7589 (August 22: PKR 77.7589, unchanged)
      • 3-Month: PKR 78.4223 (August 22: PKR 78.4223, unchanged)
      • 6-Month: PKR 78.9931 (August 22: PKR 78.9931, unchanged)
      • 1-Year: PKR 80.8043 (August 22: PKR 80.8043, unchanged)
        The QAR’s steady rates may keep costs stable for Pakistanis working in Qatar.
    • US Dollar (USD):
      • Ready: PKR 281.8728 (August 22: PKR 281.9047, down by PKR 0.0319)
      • 1-Month: PKR 283.1859 (August 22: PKR 283.3526, down by PKR 0.1667)
      • 3-Month: PKR 285.5416 (August 22: PKR 285.8009, down by PKR 0.2593)
      • 6-Month: PKR 288.0147 (August 22: PKR 288.0249, down by PKR 0.0102)
      • 1-Year: PKR 294.3845 (August 22: PKR 294.5611, down by PKR 0.1766)
        The USD’s slight decline may offer minor relief for import costs, with open market rates reported at around PKR 284 for buying.

    Other Notable Currencies

    Other significant currencies also show variations compared to August 22:

    • Euro (EUR): Ready at PKR 329.8194 (August 22: PKR 326.8403, up by PKR 2.9791), rising to PKR 341.6786 for 6-month.
    • British Pound (GBP): Ready at PKR 380.6833 (August 22: PKR 377.9355, up by PKR 2.7478), increasing to PKR 390.2818 for 6-month.
    • Swiss Franc (CHF): Ready at PKR 351.2653 (August 22: PKR 348.2025, up by PKR 3.0628), reaching PKR 367.7988 for 6-month.
    • Australian Dollar (AUD): Ready at PKR 182.9777 (August 22: PKR 181.0956, up by PKR 1.8821), climbing to PKR 188.0723 for 6-month.
    • Singapore Dollar (SGD): Ready at PKR 219.3577 (August 22: PKR 218.6409, up by PKR 0.7168), up to PKR 227.3387 for 6-month.

    The rates are derived from the State Bank of Pakistan’s official M2M publication

  • Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates son Aliyaar’s first birthday

    Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates son Aliyaar’s first birthday

    Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, penned a heartfelt note, marking the first birthday of his son Aliyaar.

    It’s been a year since Pakistan’s first-choice pacer, Shaheen Shah and his wife Ansha, daughter of iconic cricketer Shahid Afridi, embraced parenthood, welcoming their first child, Aliyaar, into this world on August 24, 2024.

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    To mark this milestone, the cricketer turned to his Instagram handle with a rare picture of his one-year-old, celebrating the birthday in an intimate setting. “Happy Birthday Aliyaar – One year already!.. the moment I carried you for the very first time,” he wrote in the caption.

    “Watching you grow, smile, and take your tiny steps has been the most beautiful journey of our lives. Our greatest blessing and our purest joy,” Afridi added.

    “Mama & Baba love you more than words can ever say,” he concluded.

    Thousands of social users liked his post and extended their heartfelt birthday wishes for Aliyaar via the comments section.

    Also Read: PCB reacts to rumours about Shaheen Afridi, Salman Agha feud

    Notably, the National team’s left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi tied the knot with Ansha, the second-eldest daughter of the former skipper, in September 2023.

  • 3 FC personnel martyred in Hangu terrorist attack

    3 FC personnel martyred in Hangu terrorist attack

    HANGU: Three personnel of the Federal Constabulary (FC) embraced martyrdom in Hangu after repelling a terrorist assault by India-backed militants.

    Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur attended the funeral prayers of the martyrs at the FC Headquarters in Peshawar. Inspector General of KP Police Zulfiqar Hameed, FC Commandant Nazir Gaara, the KP Chief Secretary, and other senior officials were also present.

    The martyrs were identified as Naik Sadiq Hussain, Constable Abdul Ghaffar, and Constable Zewar Khan. Their coffins, draped in the national flag, were laid to rest with full honors, as floral wreaths were placed and prayers offered for their eternal peace.

    Paying tribute to their sacrifice, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said: “The sacrifices of these valiant sons will never go in vain. Their courage is a beacon for the nation, and their families are our families. The people of Pakistan will forever remain indebted to them.” Together with CM Gandapur, he shouldered the coffins.

    Later, the minister met the bereaved families to offer condolences and assured them of the government’s full support. He also visited the FC Hospital to inquire after Naib Subedar Kashif, who was injured in the attack, praising his bravery in confronting the militants.

    Read More: KP police kill nine terrorists in Hangu operation

    Senior civil and military officials reaffirmed that the blood of martyrs would not go in vain and pledged that the fight against terrorism would continue with full determination.

  • Another setback awaits Jennifer Lopez!

    Another setback awaits Jennifer Lopez!

    After her contentious divorce from Hollywood A-lister Ben Affleck, Latin pop star Jennifer Lopez is reportedly set to face another major setback.

    As reported by foreign media, Jennifer Lopez is ‘panicking’ as she is expected to be dropped by her record label soon, following the consecutive flop of her album and documentary, while the Latin diva juggles her personal life struggles.

    Jennifer Lopez- News and Updates

    According to the details, music giant BMG has decided to dismiss JLo, after the failure of her ninth studio album ‘This Is Me… Now’ and its visual accompaniment, ‘This Is Me… Now: A Love Story’.

    Per an insider, Lopez ‘can’t believe this is happening to her’. “She can’t seem to win no matter what she does, and it’s bumming her out,” the source said.

    While the ‘Atlas’ actor is putting the word out there that their deal ended with mutual agreement, a tipster suggested, “It was a one-album deal, and the company was disappointed with sales and opted to part ways with her.”

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    Reportedly, Lopez, who recently dropped a breakup anthem ‘Wreckage of You’, subjecting ex-husband Ben Affleck, has even recorded more such songs. However, the singer is now in a ‘panic mode’ for not having a record label to release them.

  • Farhan Ghani handed over to police on 4-day physical remand

    Farhan Ghani handed over to police on 4-day physical remand

    KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi on Monday granted police a four-day physical remand of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Chanesar Town Chairman, Farhan Ghani, in a terrorism case related to the assault of a government employee.

    Police produced Farhan Ghani along with two accomplices before the ATC judge. Despite the presence of a large number of lawyers affiliated with the PPP’s lawyers’ wing, no counsel appeared on behalf of Farhan Ghani or his associates. The court noted that Ghani himself confirmed he had not appointed any lawyer to represent him.

    The prosecution requested physical remand, which the court approved, directing police to present the accused again on August 28 along with a progress report. The court also recorded that the accused made no allegation of mistreatment by police during custody.

    Earlier, Farhan Ghani, the younger brother of senior PPP leader and Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, was arrested in a terrorism and attempted murder case for allegedly assaulting a government employee supervising fibre optic network work on Sharah-e-Faisal.

    Read More: Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani’s brother arrested in assault case

    The FIR registered at Ferozabad police station under the Anti-Terrorism Act includes charges of attempted murder, issuing death threats, rioting while armed with deadly weapons, obstructing a public servant in the discharge of official duties, and other sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

  • Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s wedding celebrations begin?

    Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s wedding celebrations begin?

    Hollywood A-lister Selena Gomez has fuelled the speculations of a September wedding with beau Benny Blanco, as she celebrated a rumoured bachelorette with her girlfriends over the weekend.

    Selena Gomez – News and Updates

    Amid the rumours that the wedding bells for celebrity couple Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are about to ring this September, the ‘Only Murders In The Building’ actor seemingly kickstarted the celebrations with a bachelorette getaway to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with her friends, including Ashley Cook, Raquelle Stevens, Courtney Lopez, and her cousin Priscilla Marie.

    In the widely circulated pictures, which raised questions regarding her best friend Taylor Swift’s absence from what many believed was her bachelorette trip, Gomez can be seen flaunting her curves in a black one-piece swimsuit as she danced, clicked selfies, and sipped cocktails during the yacht party.

     

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    Reports also suggest that, like the Disney alum, her husband-to-be also enjoyed a bachelor party with his friends in Las Vegas.

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    It is worth noting here that Selena Gomez, 32, and Benny Blanco, 36, who have known each other for almost a decade while working in the same industry, started dating in 2023. They went Instagram official last year before announcing their engagement in December.

    If reports are to be believed, Gomez and Blanco are set to tie the knot in Montecito next month.

  • Mayor visits Gulshan Hadeed to inspect water supply lines work

    Mayor visits Gulshan Hadeed to inspect water supply lines work

    KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab on Monday visited Gulshan Hadeed to inspect the under-progress work of two new water supply lines for the locality.

    Mayor Murtaza Wahab said that the negligence of Pakistan Steel Mills management deprived Gulshan Hadeed from water supply. “People were facing hardships owing to the obstinate attitude of some individuals,” Wahab remarked.

    “Karachi’s leadership will take all possible measures to provide facilities to general public,” Mayor said.

    “We will initiate water supply lines work in more areas in coming days,” he said.

    Murtaza Wahab directed the water corporation officials to ensure completion of the water supply work within two weeks.

    Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, UC chairman and other officials were also accompanied with the mayor.

  • SNGPL seeks hike in gas tariff

    SNGPL seeks hike in gas tariff

    LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sought a Rs291 per MMBTU increase in gas transportation charges, ARY News reported on Monday.

    The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) held a public hearing on the proposed price hike, during which representatives from the CNG sector, textile industry, and other industrial users strongly opposed the increase.

    Chairman of the CNG Association, Ghayas Paracha, accused SNGPL of shifting the burden of its inefficiencies onto consumers.

    “SNGPL must reduce its own expenses instead of penalizing users,” he said.

    He added that SNGPL had initially requested a Rs271 hike, and has now increased its demand by an additional Rs20.

    “Gas is available in sufficient quantities, yet consumers are not receiving adequate supply,” Paracha noted.

    The proposed increase is yet to be approved by OGRA.

    Read more: SNGPL sends 10-year-old gas bills to industries

    Earlier, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) issued additional gas bills worth billions of rupees to industries for consumption dating back 10 years.

    According to industry representatives, the bills cover additional RLNG charges for the period between 2015 and 2022.

    They stated that they have already settled all gas dues for those years and cannot pay the extra charges to SNGPL.

    Industrialists also complained that the additional RLNG bills are nearly 200 percent higher than previous amounts and SNGPL has given a two-day deadline for payment. They warned that if the government does not intervene, factories across the region may shut down.

  • Pakistan sends 21st aid consignment to Gaza

    Pakistan sends 21st aid consignment to Gaza

    LAHORE: Pakistan on Monday dispatched its 21st relief consignment for Gaza, comprising 100 tons of essential supplies, from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore.

    The aid was sent under the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif as part of Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to support the people of Gaza. The consignment included ration bags, ready-to-eat meals, and canned fruit to help address urgent food shortages.

    In the latest phase of relief operations, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has delivered an additional 412 tons of supplies through five separate flights. With this latest consignment, the total aid sent by Pakistan to Gaza has reached 2,027 tons across 21 consignments.

    Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, attended the send-off ceremony as the chief guest, along with government representatives and senior NDMA officials.

    Read More: Widespread protests held in Australia to support Palestinians

    Speaking on the occasion, the minister lauded the NDMA and partner welfare organizations for their swift and coordinated efforts. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with Palestine and pledged continued humanitarian assistance during this critical time.

    Earlier, on August 23, the 19th consignment carrying 100 tons of aid was dispatched from Lahore, while the 4th shipment, comprising 12 tons, departed from Islamabad.

  • Britney Spears makes shocking comment on Sam Aghari marriage

    Britney Spears makes shocking comment on Sam Aghari marriage

    In a shocking confession, Grammy-winning pop star Britney Spears called her third marriage to Iranian model Sam Asghari a ‘fake distraction’.

    In a sad note on Instagram, singer Britney Spears, who was married to Iranian-born actor-model Sam Asghari for 14 months before they announced their split in August 2023, called their union a mere distraction and shield from the other struggles of her life, including separation from her kids.

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    “We’re just people so fragile and human, the hardest years of my life were my two sons gone for those 3 years,” the mother of Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she shares with her second husband, dancer Kevin Federline, wrote on Monday morning.

    She continued, “I was cut off from calling or texting, and I remember in shock my secret to survival was denial and a lot of tears.”

    “It’s weird, me and Sam were married, but it almost felt like a fake distraction to help me deal with it,” the Princess of Pop admitted. “Well I know im healing bc im hungry again like a child or baby… im so hungry it hurts and when I eat its like its my first time ever eating in my life …”

    “I believe although I loved my home there is waaay too much abuse and trauma in there…. Today I thank jesus for food it feel like telling others NO… Owning my body… and letting them REALLY know where im from… My soul has never experienced food like this a day in my life,” she added. “So silly and embarrassing im going to eat cookies and cream ice cream now…god bless u all.”

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    It is pertinent to mention here that before Asghari and Federline, Spears married her childhood friend Jason Alexander in 2004; however, their marriage was annulled shortly after.