Business
Gold prices in Pakistan and the international market held steady on Sunday, showing no change from Saturday’s closing rates. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-karat gold per tola remained unchanged at Rs386,300, while the price for 10 grams
Business
The Rs25,000 prize bond draw for September 2025 has been officially announced, with thousands of Pakistanis eagerly checking if their numbers made the list. The draw took place on 16 September 2025, and the results are now public. The Rs25,000 bond is a non-interest-bearing security issued
Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended its Director International, Usman Wahla, over his alleged failure to respond promptly to a controversial incident during the Asia Cup involving the Indian team and match referee Andy Pycroft. According to sources, Wahla came under scrutiny for not taking timely action when the
National
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has formally withdrawn a staggering claim of Rs375 trillion in financial irregularities across federal institutions, acknowledging that a “typing error” had exaggerated the figure by several hundred trillion rupees. The revised Consolidated Audit Report for Audit Year 2024-25, uploaded to the AGP’s
National
Former Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) provincial minister, Maulvi Ghulam Sarwar Musakhail, has been arrested in Quetta following serious allegations of harassment, intimidation, and threats against Balochistan’s Communications Secretary, Lal Jan Jafar. Police confirmed the arrest on Thursday after multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) were lodged at two separate
entertainment
Pakistani child star Umer Shah, the younger brother of viral internet sensation Ahmad Shah, has passed away, his family confirmed on social media. The heartbreaking announcement was made through Ahmad Shah’s official Facebook page. “This is to inform the little shining star of our family, Umer Shah has returned
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a strong rebound on Monday morning as investors resumed buying after days of profit-taking. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained over 950 points during early trading, rising to 155,389.90 at 10:05 am. The rally was broad-based, with significant buying
Health
Punjab is preparing to introduce the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation programme, targeting around 8 million girls aged 9 to 14 years. The campaign will begin on September 15 and run until September 27. According to the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), more than 5.5 million
Business
The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD), economic think tank, has recommended an immediate reduction in the policy interest rate from the current 11 percent to 9 percent in order to support post-flood recovery of the agriculture and industrial sectors. The think tank said Pakistan’s agriculture sector had
National
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in 2027, calling it a moment of pride and responsibility for the country. He emphasized the importance of beginning preparations well in advance to ensure a successful summit. As part of the plan, the
weather
Residents of Islamabad will wake up to light rain tomorrow, accompanied by cool winds throughout the day, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The spell is expected to provide relief from the hot and humid conditions of recent days. The weather office said the light showers will keep temperatures
entertainment
Actor Hira Mani has stepped into the world of fashion with the launch of her clothing brand, Hira Mani Couture. Announcing the news on Instagram, Mani said she is “sooo excited” to begin this new chapter, introducing her debut collection, Afsaanay, which she described as “coming soon.” The label positions