education
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) will announce the results for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part I and II — equivalent to Classes 9 and 10 — on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The results are for the first annual exams held in March and April
National
The Sindh government has cancelled the licences of 36 private security companies and issued show-cause notices to 41 others for failing to follow provincial regulations, officials said on Monday. At a meeting chaired by Home Minister Zia Lanjar, it was revealed that 302 private security agencies are currently registered
Technology
Meta revealed that it has already removed around 10 million impersonator accounts this year. Another 500,000 accounts have faced action for generating fake engagement or spam-like behavior. Such accounts will now see reduced reach and will be blocked from accessing Facebook’s monetisation features. Persistent offenders could lose
National
A recently installed sculpture on Margalla Avenue in Islamabad, featuring two large hands holding glowing globes, is being removed after facing widespread criticism on social media. Initially assumed to be a project of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), it was later revealed by journalist Nadia Mirza that the structure was
World
Iran has announced a visa facilitation plan for Pakistani pilgrims travelling to observe Arbaeen Chehlum of Sayyid al-Shuhada (peace be upon him). According to official sources, visas will be issued from the 1st to the 16th of Safar, allowing a two-week window for travel arrangements. As part of
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan have seen a significant rise, with the price of per tola gold reaching Rs359,700 on July 14. This marks an increase of Rs1,600 compared to previous rates, while the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs1,371, reaching Rs308,384. The sharp
Business
inDrive, the country’s largest mobility platform, has launched Premium-category Rides in major cities across Pakistan, offering passengers top-rated drivers and newer vehicles. The move signals the company’s push to capture a growing market segment seeking high-end travel options. Now available in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad,
National
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has conditionally approved the procurement of 50 new buses for the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system from the Chinese manufacturer Golden Dragon. However, the approval comes with an unusual demand — the company must first provide two buses worth Rs88 million free of cost before the
education
The Punjab Higher Education Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against a number of teachers accused of making serious marking errors in Matric and Intermediate exams. According to official sources, the names of these teachers have been forwarded to the School Education Department for further action. Show-cause notices were first
World
Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has confirmed that Saudi Arabia has officially lifted the mahram (male guardian) condition for women performing Hajj. The announcement was made during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs, chaired by Aamir Dogar. In the session, Sardar Yousaf termed
National
The federal government is preparing to replace the existing net metering system for solar energy consumers, with a new solar policy now in its final stages. According to sources in the Power Division, the proposed framework aims to implement gross metering as part of a broader effort to reshape Pakistan’
National
The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) has reported that 336,999 Pakistanis went abroad for employment between January 1 and June 30, 2025, reflecting a steady rise in foreign job placements. An official from the Bureau attributed the growth to improved national strategies and the emergence of new