World
Gaza City Takeover Plan Sparks Global Concern
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City as part of what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office described as a five-
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Sports
Haider Ali Out of Action Pending Investigation in England
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the provisional suspension of cricketer Haider Ali following his involvement in a UK police investigation. Haider was touring England with
National
Lahore Markets See Recovery in Sugar Stocks, Not Prices
While sugar supply in Lahore is showing signs of recovery, prices remain well above the official rate in many parts of the city, according to the district administration’
Business
PSX Crosses 146,000 Mark in Historic Trading Session
The bullish momentum at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed no signs of slowing on Friday as the KSE-100 Index surged past the 146,000 level in
weather
Authorities Urge Caution Ahead of New Rainfall in Pakistan
Fresh monsoon rains are expected across Pakistan from August 8 to 13, the NDMA has said, as the country continues to recover from weeks of heavy downpours that
education
Summer Vacations Prolonged in Punjab
Amid intense summer heat across Punjab, the provincial authorities have postponed the reopening of schools, extending summer holidays until 1st September for both public and private institutions. The
Business
Gold, Silver Prices Climb Sharply in Pakistan
Prices of gold in Pakistan continued their upward trend on Thursday, driven by international market movement and currency shifts. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA)
education
Sindh Reforms Medical College Admissions
In an effort to reform the medical college admissions process, the Sindh Cabinet has appointed IBA Sukkur to conduct the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). This
Health
Daily Morning Tea May Help Hypertension
Drinking hibiscus tea at a fixed time each day could help people with early-stage high blood pressure, according to new research. The study, featured in the Journal
National
Punjab Replaces Tokens with Smart T-Card
In a push towards smarter commuting, the Punjab government has announced the replacement of physical tokens with the T-Card, a unified travel card for Metrobus and Orange
Business
Fuel Adjustment Brings More Power Savings
NEPRA has approved a tariff cut of Rs1.89 per unit for the second quarter of 2025. The reduction will be effective from August to October and will
Business
KP Minerals Dept Under NAB Radar
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa office of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has taken possession of official records from the provincial Minerals Department as part of an ongoing investigation into
Business
Businessmen Shielded from FBR Powers
Economic Policy & Business Development (EPBD) Chairman Gohar Ejaz gave full credit to Field Marshal Asim Munir for safeguarding the respect and honour of the business community from
Business
CNICs, Meters, and Tariffs: New Power Census Begins
Pakistan has begun a national digital census focused on electricity usage as part of its push to modernize power services under the “Electric City Plan”. According to officials,
Business
New Sea Route to Connect Pakistan and Iraq
Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to strengthen their maritime cooperation and explore new sea routes by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a ferry service between
Business
foodpanda adds $1.2bn to Pakistan’s economy in 2023-24
foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery platform, today announced the release of its comprehensive ‘Economic Impact Assessment of foodpanda in Pakistan’ study, independently conducted by the Lahore University