Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber in our vehicles and gadget Samples of Superwood, which is made from tree species that are otherwise unusable for construction, such as poplar, at InventWood’s facility in FREDERICK, Md.—Inside a cavernous warehouse, in the midst…
KARACHI: On June 28, 2025, the exchange rate of the British Pound (GBP) to the Pakistani Rupee was recorded at Rs 371.10. The Pound sterling remained unchanged against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) compared to the previous closing of Rs371.10. Pound to PKR Exchange Rate Today June 28 Rs 371.10 Rs 374.60 Pakistan Currency…
KARACHI: On June 28, 2025, the US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee (PKR) exchange rate was recorded at Rs 280.65 in the open market, with a selling rate of Rs 282.15. According to Interbank, the US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee interbank exchange rate is Rs 282.15. The US Dollar (USD) remained unchanged compared to its previous…
ISLAMABAD: On June 28, 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced a minor recovery, with the market cap increasing by 2.08% to reach the landmark of $3.22 trillion. Despite this change, the volume of trades hit 2.21%, settling at $96.3 billion. Amidst the prevailing uncertainties, the Fear & Greed Index now stands at 37, cautioning marketers of…
Price of a tola of 24-karat silver decreases to Rs3,728 The price of gold in Pakistan and globally witnessed a massive decrease on Friday after a couple of days of minimal increase. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola saw a huge drop of Rs5,000…
UK car production sank to its lowest level for May since 1949 as US tariffs hit exports, an industry group has said. Production fell by nearly a third from a year earlier to 49,810 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which – excluding the period hit by the 2020 Covid…
Nike says US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on key trading partners could add around $1bn (£730m) to its costs this year. Company executives also said the sportwear giant would cut its reliance on producing goods in China to ease the impact of US trade policies. Last month, Nike said it would raise prices on some trainers…
Canada’s parliament has passed a landmark bill giving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government new powers to fast-track major national projects. The One Canadian Economy Act was passed by the Senate on Thursday, and allows the cabinet to streamline approvals processes and bypass certain provisions of federal laws for projects that could boost the economy. Supporters…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trend as easing regional tensions and strengthening domestic indicators have boosted the investor confidence. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 benchmark gained 300.53 points to reach 123,062.17 points with a positive change of 0.24 percent. A day earlier, the 100-Index also continued with a bullish trend, gaining 515.00…
Under the amended finance bill for fiscal year 2025-26, individuals earning up to Rs600,000 annually will be exempt from income tax. Those earning between Rs600,001 and Rs1.2 million annually will be required to pay 1% income tax. In the second slab, salaried individuals earning between Rs1.2 million and Rs2.2 million annually will pay a fixed…
