Sports
In a remarkable achievement, 16-year-old Selina Khawaja and her father Yousaf Khawaja have made history by becoming the youngest and oldest pair to camp overnight on the summit of a 6,000-meter mountain. The pair reached the top of Khusar Gang (6,040m) in the Gilgit-Baltistan
Business
Pakistan’s motorcycle and rickshaw market saw a significant recovery last month, with overall sales increasing by more than 50% year-on-year, according to the latest data from PAMA. This rebound signals growing public confidence and rising demand for low-cost transport options, driven by improved economic conditions, stable
Business
The federal government is expected to raise petroleum prices from July 16, with petrol and diesel likely to become more expensive for consumers across Pakistan. Sources within the oil industry suggest that petrol prices may go up by around Rs6.60 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could see
National
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two senior officials of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) in Islamabad as part of a major operation into alleged illegal recruitment. The agency’s Anti-Corruption Wing confirmed the arrest of PARC Chairman Dr Ghulam Muhammad Ali and Director Establishment Ikhlaq Malik.
National
A new Gallup Pakistan survey has revealed widespread dissatisfaction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), just months after Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's government took office. The survey, conducted between February and March 2025 with 3,000 participants, reflects deep concerns over public services, governance, and economic conditions. Access to
National
President Asif Ali Zardari has signed an ordinance that transforms the Frontier Constabulary (FC), a long-standing border security force, into the Federal Constabulary—empowering the federal government to deploy it across Pakistan for law enforcement and emergency response. The ordinance, titled the Frontier Constabulary (Re-organization) Ordinance, 2025, came
National
In a major move to improve road safety and reduce environmental pollution, the Punjab government has made it compulsory for all motorcycles to carry a valid fitness certificate. According to a recent legal amendment, motorcycle owners will now be required to submit their vehicles for annual fitness tests. Once approved,
National
The Punjab government has decided to reinstate board examinations for eighth-grade students across the province, aiming to improve the quality of education and standardise student evaluation. The announcement was made on Saturday following a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Punjab Assessment and Examination Commission (PACTA), chaired
World
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to take joint steps to ease visa procedures for Pakistani citizens, with a special focus on work visas. The agreement came during Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s official visit to Abu Dhabi, where he met with UAE Deputy Prime Minister
Health
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced the Zhundoon OPD Card, a new healthcare initiative that aims to provide free outpatient services to residents across the province. The program was officially launched on Thursday by Health Department Advisor Ehtesham Ali. Initially, it will be implemented as a pilot project in
Technology
Global satellite internet provider Starlink is expected to launch its services in Pakistan by the end of this year, marking a significant step in the country’s digital connectivity landscape. Sources confirmed that Starlink has agreed to operate within Pakistan’s legal and regulatory framework. The launch is likely to
National
A new 16-kilometre motorway is planned to connect Lahore and Raiwind, officials revealed during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Planning, chaired by Senator Quratulain Marri. The committee reviewed updates on several national development schemes. Representatives from the Ministry of Planning shared that Rs1 trillion was spent