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Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 3, 2025

Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 3, 2025

Kuwait City, July 3, 2025 — The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), one of the world’s highest-valued currencies, backed by Kuwait’s robust oil-driven economy, has climbed to 930.68 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today at 4:22 PM PST, according to major currency exchange...

Kuwait Issues 35,000 Exit Permits Since New Rule For Expat Workers Took Effect

More than 35,000 exit permits have been issued since Kuwait began enforcing a new rule on July 1 requiring expatriate workers in the private sector to obtain prior approval from their employers before leaving the country, authorities confirmed...

Kuwait oil price up 46 cents to $69.05 pb

Kuwait oil price up 46 cents to $69.05 pb

KUWAIT, July 3 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwait oil went up by 46 cents to USD 69.05 per barrel on Wednesday as opposed to USD 68.59 last Tuesday, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday. Brent futures also went up by USD 2.00 to USD...

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways Relaunches Direct Flights to Syria

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways Relaunches Direct Flights to Syria

(MENAFN) Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has relaunched direct flights to Syria following a 13-year pause, Syrian media reported on Thursday. As detailed by media, Syria's state news agency, the first flight from the Kuwaiti carrier touched down at...

Kuwait’s Jazeera airways resume flights to Syria in over than decade

Kuwait’s Jazeera airways resume flights to Syria in over than decade

(MENAFN) Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has recommenced direct flights to Syria following a 13-year suspension, according to reports from Syrian media on Thursday. The first flight operated by the airline landed at Damascus International Airport on...

Kuwait’s new expat travel rule: Over 35,000 exit permits issued within days

Kuwait’s new expat travel rule: Over 35,000 exit permits issued within days

Expats in Kuwait must now secure digital exit permits through employer approval before leaving the country./Representative Image Just days after Kuwait introduced a major regulatory shift for private-sector expatriate workers, government...

Kuwait: Draft law proposes unit to track undeclared earnings

KUWAIT CITY - Attorney Aseel Al-Saif said she submitted a draft law on the establishment of a new police department called the ‘Community Investigations Department for the Undeclared Economy’ to the office of Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs...

Almost 80% smartphones imported from China

Almost 80% smartphones imported from China

By Laxman Kafle, Kathmandu, July 6: Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in smartphone imports during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, with devices worth over Rs. 32 billion brought into the country. According to the statistics...

Pakistan suspends chicken trade with Brazil due to bird flu

Pakistan suspends chicken trade with Brazil due to bird flu

Pakistan is among several other countries that have placed restrictions on import of chicken from Brazil after it reported first case of bird flu in May this year. Reports said the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry has shared updated list of the...

How U.S. Energy Policy Shaped Global Stability: Ed Hirs on Oil, Geopolitics, and Economic Strategy

How U.S. Energy Policy Shaped Global Stability: Ed Hirs on Oil, Geopolitics, and Economic Strategy

Ed Hirs is a Yale-educated energy economist and an Energy Fellow at the University of Houston, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in energy economics. Known for his precise, nonpartisan analysis, he is a trusted voice on energy...

$100 million in terror funds under scrutiny

$100 million in terror funds under scrutiny

MILLIONS of dollars are suspected to have flowed through this country’s financial institutions over the last five years into the hands of international terrorist organisations and their associates. Several sources familiar with the investigation...

Bosnian Presidency Member Proud Of Deep-Rooted Ties With Kuwait

Bosnian Presidency Member Proud Of Deep-Rooted Ties With Kuwait

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, July 3 (KUNA) -- The member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's presidency Denis Becirovic extolled on Thursday the deep-rooted with Kuwait. Becirovic made the statement during his meeting with Kuwait's...

Have you heard? Pirate Software leaves Ludwig’s company while Lilly Singh’s movie gets distribution

Have you heard? Pirate Software leaves Ludwig’s company while Lilly Singh’s movie gets distribution

Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more from around the creator industry. This week, one creator got back on the job market, another got a deal for her movie, and a third...

OILING THE WHEELS OF TRADE How Russia Sidesteps Sanctions to Sustain Critical Oil and Gas Revenue

The SCF Turgut oil tanker owned by Sovcomflot, a Russian state-owned shipping company © Sovcomflot We merrily pump it into the fuel tanks of our vehicles without really giving a thought to where it comes from. We should, perhaps, stop and think....

Kuwait Launches New Tax On Multinational Companies, Overhauls State Property Regulations

Kuwait has rolled out new tax regulations targeting multinational corporations and introduced sweeping reforms to the management of state-owned properties, the Ministry of Finance announced Monday. The measures, which is part of the country’s New...

Kuwaiti Dinar strengthens to 929.72 PKR, marks steady monthly gain

Kuwaiti Dinar strengthens to 929.72 PKR, marks steady monthly gain

The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) continued its upward momentum against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), trading at 929.72 PKR on Monday, up from 928.56 PKR the previous day. The steady appreciation highlights the dinar’s consistent strength throughout the past...

Kuwait oil price down 64 cents to $68.59 pb -KPC

Kuwait oil price down 64 cents to $68.59 pb -KPC

KUWAIT -- Price of Kuwaiti oil dropped 64 cents to settle on USD 68.59 per barrel on Tuesday compared to USD 69.23 pb on Monday, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said in a statement on Wedesday. Globally, price of Brent crude dropped by 37 cents...

Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 2, 2025

Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 2, 2025

KARACHI/KUWAIT CITY – The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) continued its upward trajectory against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), trading at 929.72 PKR today, marking a modest gain from yesterday’s rate of 928.56 PKR. The Kuwaiti Dinar’s appreciation reflects a...

Kuwait announces regulations for new tax on multinationals

Kuwait announces regulations for new tax on multinationals

Kuwait has revealed executive regulations for its tax on multinational entities in the country and expects the levy to add 250 million Kuwaiti dinars ($819 million) in revenues annually. The country's Ministry of Finance said the new regulations...

Good News for Travelers as Kuwait rolls out Easy Online Visa System

Good News for Travelers as Kuwait rolls out Easy Online Visa System

ISLAMABAD – Visiting Kuwait just got simpler as the government rolled out digital visa system for tourists, families, and businesses with no more long waiting time. The new step was announced by Kuwati government for enhancing digital...

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