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  Online employment   and   freelancing  are now considered one of the most rapidly expanding fields of career in Pakistan. Thousands of   Pakistani people   are making money online with   online portals   and working at home with the digital transformation and better access to the internet. The government programs like DigiSkills and   e-Rozgaar   have been prominent in   equipping young people   with skills such as graphic design, digital marketing and e-commerce. Freelancers are also recognizing the opportunities to work through global platforms like   Upwork ,   Fiverr   and   Freelancer   where they can be able to access international clients and get paid in foreign currency thus contributing to the enhancement of the digital economy of Pakistan and its representation in the   freelance market . Popular Platforms and Skill Avenues Category Platform / Program Benefits Training Programs DigiSkil...

https://thepakistan.pk/cost-of-living-in-lahore-2025/ Lahore moves  at its own pace. Markets open early, tea stalls smell of cardamom , and the noise never really fades. But every cup of chai feels heavier on the pocket now.  The Cost of Living in Lahore 2025  is the talk at every tea shop. People say salaries didn’t climb fast enough, but bills surely did. Cost Breakdown Table – Monthly Living Expenses in Lahore (2025) Category Average Monthly Cost (PKR) Remarks Rent (1-bed, city centre) 65,000 – 90,000 Gulberg , DHA , or Johar Town Utilities 20,000 – 25,000 Bills swing high in summer Groceries 70,000 – 90,000 Meat and oil lead the rise Transport 15,000 – 25,000 Petrol ~293 per litre Internet & Mobile 4,000 – 6,000 Reliable only in certain areas School Fees 15,000 – 35,000 Private education costs bite Healthcare 8,000 – 20,000 Depends on hospital visits Entertainment 10,000 – 20,000 Cafés, cinema, weekend drives Clothing & Care 10,000 – 18,000 Local brands now ...

  Lahore, the multicolored  educational  capital of Pakistan , is the place where some of  the best schools  and universities of South Asia are located. The city offers an array of academic and cultural opportunities to the students, and this is through the prestigious boarding institutions, which have more than a century of history, to the modern campuses that offer international courses. You have the high-end educational institutions, such as Aitchison College and LGS, or you have the low-end but high-end institutions, such as Customs Public School, Lahore, which has it all. Similarly, its universities, such as  LUMS and Punjab University,  are considered to be the best in the country, producing  future leaders of Pakistan. Top Schools in Lahore for 2025 Aitchison College Founded in 1886, Aitchison is commonly known as the Eton of Pakistan, the most desirable boys’ boarding school in the nation. It has an academia that is at the top of the world...

  Islamabad  which is the scenic  capital of Pakistan  not only boasts of a peaceful atmosphere and green cover but also of its attractive cafes planted in the midst of the Margalla Hills. It is not just about coffee but about the feeling of peace, tasty food and spectacular natural view in these cafes. You want to drink a morning cup of coffee in silence, to have a romantic evening dinner or to have a busy weekend with your friends, the  mountain-view cafes in Islamabad  offer not only great food but also great scenery. These places are must-go destinations by both the locals and the tourists because of their panoramic terraces, forest-based interiors, among others that are able to merge both the sophistication of the city and  the calmness of nature . Top Cafés Offering Panoramic Views The cafe culture in Islamabad  is flourishing along the Margalla road,  Saidpur village , and Pir Sohawa, the point of intersection between the mountains and...

  PM for imparting tech training to Pakistan youth The prime minister expressed the government’s full commitment to the initiative, noting its immense potential. He emphasised that those who lead in AI and semiconductor technology will shape the future of the world. The prime minister emphasised the need to accelerate the semiconductor programme at full pace, assuring that funding will not be an issue. He stated an allocation of Rs4.5 billion has been made from the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) to support the initiative. Shehbaz said the government has also launched other programmes for the youth and mentioned the establishment of Pakistan Digital Authority. “We have also made major strides in cashless economy,” he said. Addressing the event, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said it was an historic day that the first national semiconductor programme had been launched in Pakistan. “Under this programme, 7,200 youth will be trained. Additionally, nine uni...

  The Taliban spokesperson said that at the Doha talks, "It was decided that neither country will take hostile actions against the other, and support will not be provided to groups operating against the government of Pakistan." In a follow-up post on X, he said it reflected Taliban's longstanding position that Afghanistan’s territory will not be used against any other country. The statements made about the agreement do not constitute a joint declaration, he said. AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWS FROM CRICKET SERIES OVER STRIKES Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistan had conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan hours after the ceasefire, which began on Wednesday, was extended on Friday for as long as the Doha talks continued. He said the attacks targeted civilians, adding that Kabul reserved the right to respond but that Afghan fighters had been directed to refrain from retaliating to respect the negotiating team. Afghanistan  withdrew from the cricket  Twenty20 i...

   Pakistan and Afghan Taliban will meet in Doha on Friday under Qatar initiative to resolve border dispute between the two neighbours. According to the British media, details released via the Taliban's social media account stated that a delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, led by Defense Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, and several Pakistani security and intelligence officials will hold negotiations today in Doha. So far, Pakistan has not shared any official details about the talks. Earlier, Pakistan’s state media confirmed that talks are set to take place between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve recent border tensions. Confirming to PTV Digital, security sources said that negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are indeed expected; however, they did not provide details about the time or location of the talks. Afghan media outlet, Tolo News, citing sources, reported that negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are expected to be held in D...

  The air in   Karachi’s   money market   felt still this morning. Screens flashed numbers that barely moved. Dealers leaned on their counters, half-watching the changing digits, half-listening to the hum of ceiling fans.  The  Pakistani Rupee  (PKR) stayed cautious again—steady in some corners, slightly weaker in others. Against the U.S. Dollar, it inched lower. Against the Euro, it slipped a little more. The Indian Rupee and Russian Ruble showed almost no difference. It’s the sort of calm that keeps traders alert, not relaxed. The rupee’s movements today captured a familiar mood. Nothing dramatic, yet everyone’s watching. Importers hesitated on new contracts, exporters delayed conversions, and small  exchange shops  quietly updated their chalkboards. Current Exchange Rates – PKR vs Major Currencies Early trading in the interbank market showed: https://thepakistan.pk/pakistani-rupee-today-15-oct/ Currency 1 Unit Equals (PKR) Change vs Yester...

  Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam, who has been under intense criticism in recent months, made a stunning comeback on Sunday by achieving a historic milestone during the ongoing Test match against South Africa at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The prolific right-hander became the first Asian cricketer to score 3,000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC). Needing just two runs to reach the landmark, Babar achieved the feat in style, striking a boundary off Senuran Muthusamy’s delivery in the 49th over of Pakistan’s first innings. His elegant shot not only brought up the milestone but also reaffirmed his stature as one of the most consistent performers in modern Test cricket. Before Babar, the elite 3,000-run club in the WTC era included four Australian batters — Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and Usman Khawaja — and three Englishmen — Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Zak Crawley. Babar is now the eighth batter overall and the first from Asia to cross the 3,000-run mark i...

  PTI’s Ali Amin Gandapur said on Wednesday that he will resign from his role as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister shortly after the party’s general secretary, Salman Akram Raja, confirmed that the incumbent chief executive would be replaced by Sohail Afridi on the directives of party founder Imran Khan. “The role of the chief minister was Imran Khan sahib’s  amaanat  (entrustment) and as per his order, I am returning his  amaanat  and submitting my resignation,” a  post  on Gandapur’s official Facebook account quoted him as saying. A short while before Gandapur’s statement, PTI secretary seneral Raja said “this is correct” when asked by a reporter in Rawalpindi if MPA Afridi was decided as the next chief minister.

  The sound of shop shutters rolling up on  Karachi’s  Tariq Road comes with an unspoken question—what is the rupee trading at today? A tiny decimal shift against the  dollar  can echo through petrol pumps, grocery shelves, and even wedding halls where gold jewellery prices are decided on the spot.  On October 2, 2025,  Pakistan’s currency  market opened with numbers that traders already expected yet hoped would surprise.  The rupee stood steady against some currencies  but showed strain against others. Families waiting for remittances and exporters negotiating shipments were already calculating in their heads. Here’s how the rupee lined up against major currencies this morning: Currency 1 PKR equals Inverse (1 unit equals PKR) US Dollar (USD) 0.003535 282.84 PKR Euro (EUR) 0.003013 331.91 PKR British Pound (GBP) 0.002624 381.16 PKR Indian Rupee (INR) 0.314014 3.18 PKR Russian Ruble (RUB) 0.287276 3.48 PKR UAE Dirham (AED) 0.012984 77.01...

  Fajr prayer   is the first Salah prayer of the day and is spiritually important to Muslims. It is observed before dawn, marking the beginning of a Muslim’s daily devotions.   Accurate Fajr times   are crucial in cities in Pakistan, such as Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and other cities in Punjab, to free up these Muslims for morning obligations around the blessed prayer. Significance of the Fajr Prayer The  Fajr prayer  is important because saying it on time creates discipline and dedication. It brings serenity, strength in religion, and blessings for the rest of the day. Different cities and locations have different prayer times related to Fajr, so it’s important to learn the exact and correct time of the Fajr prayer so you can get off to an appropriate start.  If you’re interested in the time of the  Fajr prayer today  in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Punjab, we’ve made the prayer times easier for you so you can pray on time. In addition,...