National
Here’s Why the Earth Is Spinning Faster This Summer
Scientists have observed that Earth’s rotation is briefly accelerating this summer, resulting in slightly shorter days. On July 9, July 22, and August 5, the planet is
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National
Punjab Leads as ECP Releases Voter Statistics
The number of registered voters in Pakistan has surpassed 134 million, according to the latest statistics issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The updated electoral roll,
entertainment
Filmmaker Jami Gets Two-Year Jail Term in Defamation Case
A Karachi sessions court has sentenced acclaimed filmmaker Jamshed Mahmood Raza, known as Jami, to two years in prison after finding him guilty in a defamation case brought
National
Excise Department Implements New Fee Structure
The Punjab government has increased the transfer fees for motorcycles and various categories of vehicles by 10%, effective immediately, according to a report by City42. Under the revised
Business
SBP Nears Digital Currency Pilot Launch
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to launch a pilot project for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with final steps underway to introduce legislation to
National
Police Facilitation Center to Offer Full NADRA Support
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new facility aimed at simplifying access to identity-related services for residents of Islamabad and nearby areas. Effective
World
Trainer Aircraft Goes Down in Churu, Rajasthan
Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots lost their lives on Wednesday when a Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed during a routine training mission near Churu district in Rajasthan. The
Technology
Islamabad Gets Regulatory Green Light for Free Wi-Fi
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new regulatory framework to support the rollout of free public Wi-Fi services across Islamabad. A document released by the
National
Punjab Govt Employees to Get One Extra Salary
The Punjab government has approved a special allowance for employees of the Crime Control Department (CCD), offering them additional pay based on the 2011 basic salary scale. According
education
KP Approves Massive Education Budget for 2025–26
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced an education reform programme worth Rs. 364 billion for the fiscal year 2025–26, aiming to improve learning access, infrastructure, and quality
National
Govt Wraps Up Hajj 2026 Pre-Registration Drive
Around 250,000 Pakistanis have completed their mandatory registration for Hajj 2026 ahead of the final deadline, which ends today, Wednesday, according to state media. The Ministry of
National
Drug Smuggling Bid Using Tennis Balls for Overseas Shipment Foiled
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out a series of successful operations against drug trafficking across different parts of Pakistan, recovering narcotics worth over Rs18.6 million.
education
Revised Urdu Syllabus Rolled Out for Colleges
The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board has released a new Urdu textbook for eleventh-grade students, aligning with the revised academic framework introduced for the current year by
National
Pakistan to Celebrate Unity Under New 14 August Slogan
The Government of Pakistan has declared ‘Marka-i-Haq’ as the official theme for this year’s Independence Day celebrations, aiming to highlight national unity, resilience, and the
Business
Sugar Prices Hit Rs200 in Parts of Pakistan as Crisis Deepens
Sugar prices have sharply increased across Pakistan, adding to public worries amid already high inflation levels. In many cities, retail prices have surged to between Rs185 and Rs200
World
Lost City of Peñico Opens After 3,000 Years
Peruvian archaeologists have revealed the ancient city of Peñico, a 3,000-year-old urban settlement thought to have been a vital link between the coastal, Andean, and