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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched a special Independence Day offer, providing a 10% discount on flights from Toronto to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. The discount applies to both Economy and Executive Economy classes and is available for bookings made until July 31, 2025. The offer allows passengers to travel
National
Prisons across Punjab, including Lahore, are facing severe overcrowding, with inmate numbers surpassing official capacity by over 70%, according to government data. The province’s 45 jails, originally designed to accommodate around 37,500 prisoners, are currently holding more than 66,700 inmates, creating serious challenges for both staff and
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The Government of Pakistan is moving ahead with a government-to-government (G2G) agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport, according to sources within the Privatization Commission. Instead of an open bidding process, the authorities have opted for direct negotiations under a G2G
education
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore is scheduled to release the results of the Matric (10th Class) annual examinations on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Over 250,000 students are awaiting the announcement. According to the board, the names of position holders will be
World
The United States is set to introduce a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250 for most international travellers applying for non-immigrant visas, as part of a domestic policy bill signed under the Trump administration, CNN reported on Tuesday. The fee will apply to all non-immigrant visa
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A new report by the Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed that eight electricity distribution companies overbilled consumers by a staggering Rs244 billion during the 2023–24 fiscal year. The overbilling, according to the audit, was a deliberate move to hide losses caused by electricity theft, inefficiency, and technical faults.
Sports
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 has hit another roadblock after the Pakistan Champions refused to accept a shared outcome in their abandoned match against the India Champions, escalating tensions in an already fragile tournament. The high-stakes clash, scheduled for Sunday, was called off before the toss as
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A 14-year-old boy named Farhan has died in the Khawazakhela area of Swat after reportedly being subjected to prolonged physical abuse by three of his madrassa teachers. The incident has triggered widespread outrage in the region. According to initial reports, the teachers allegedly took turns beating Farhan for
education
Punjab University has implemented a significant hike in its fee structure, with increases of up to 59% for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The new rates are effective from this month, following approval by the university’s syndicate. According to university officials, the steepest rise has been recorded in the
Sports
In a major step to uphold transparency and integrity in youth sports, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has introduced strict new regulations to combat age fraud in under-21 competitions across the country. The move follows long-standing concerns that age manipulation has undermined fairness and limited opportunities for deserving
Technology
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched the National Emergency Telecommunication Coordination Centre (NETCC) to oversee and ensure uninterrupted telecom services amid ongoing and potential flood emergencies across the country. In an official advisory, the PTA instructed all telecom operators, including those in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan,
Business
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has announced an increase in the customs value of imported solar panels, revising it from $0.08 per watt to $0.09 per watt. This revision comes despite a fall in global solar panel prices, following multiple appeals by local importers to reassess