entertainment
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has selected Pakistani short film Permanent Guest (Mustaqil Mehmaan) for its world premiere this year. Written and directed by Sana Jafri, the film will represent Pakistan at one of the world’s most prestigious cinema platforms. Set in Lahore, the story follows Fatin, a
education
School teachers across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will soon be required to obtain a licence to continue teaching, the provincial Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced on Tuesday. The move follows Sindh, which last year became the first province to introduce a teaching licence policy. The initiative aims to raise professional
Health
Drug Regulatory Authority (Drap) has ordered the withdrawal of a contaminated batch of Anarob antibiotic drip after harmful levels of bacterial toxins were detected. Anarob Infusion, containing metronidazole, is commonly used in hospitals to treat serious bacterial infections of the stomach, lungs, skin, joints, and other areas when oral medicines
Business
Global uncertainty and market volatility have pushed Pakistani investors to turn to gold and silver, driving both metals to record-breaking levels. On Tuesday, 24-carat gold reached Rs 388,100 per tola, up by Rs 4,100. Ten grams climbed to Rs 332,733. The 22-carat variant also
Business
Chairman Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank Gohar Ejaz has strongly opposed repeated calls for rupee devaluation, stressing that the real solution to Pakistan’s economic challenges lies in building export competitiveness rather than relying on currency depreciation. In a bold move aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s industrial
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its bullish momentum on Tuesday, fuelled by robust remittances and positive global cues. The benchmark KSE-100 index rose by over 600 points in the opening minutes, hovering at 156,732.92 by 9:40am. The rally extended Monday’s record close, when the market
education
The Sindh Education Department has dismissed social media rumours suggesting a holiday for educational institutions in Karachi due to expected heavy rains. A spokesperson for the department confirmed that no such notification had been issued and labelled the circulating message as “fake.” The official clarified that all schools and colleges
World
A fresh battle over executive authority has reached the US Supreme Court, with President Donald Trump’s administration seeking approval to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid despite congressional approval. The Justice Department asked the justices to suspend a lower court ruling that ordered the immediate release of the funds,
National
In Gilgit-Baltistan, police officers and personnel have been barred from using TikTok, following a directive from the inspector general’s office aimed at preserving the force’s dignity. The notification, issued Monday, warned that violations would invite disciplinary action. District police officers and unit heads have been tasked with
Sports
Cricket fever is building as the Asia Cup T20 2025 kicks off in the United Arab Emirates on September 9. Eight teams will battle for the regional crown until September 28. Group A features Pakistan, India, UAE, and Oman, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.
National
Embassy Islamabad Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Zach Harkenrider accompanied a delegation led by U.S. Strategic Metals (USSM) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization (FWO) at Prime Minister House today. Speaking about the MOU signing, Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker said,
National
Punjab’s Green E-Taxi Scheme 2025 is set to provide 1,100 eco-friendly taxis to unemployed youth through an interest-free instalment plan. Here’s a breakdown of how applicants can apply online. To begin, candidates must access the official scheme portal. Registration requires a CNIC and mobile