National
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced several major education reforms, including the province’s first-ever school transport service for public institutions and the launch of mobile Montessori schools under the ‘On-Wheel Montessori Schools’ initiative. The announcements were made during a review meeting of the School Education Department,
Business
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified confusion surrounding a perceived 20.5% tax on cash sales over Rs 2 lakh, following widespread speculation after changes introduced in the Finance Act 2025. Officials confirmed that no direct tax has been imposed on large cash transactions. However, they explained that
Sports
Italy’s cricket team is on the verge of making history, needing just one more victory to secure their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. After an impressive run at the Europe Regional Final, the Azzurri are currently leading the group with five points and a
National
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a fuel cost adjustment (FCA) reduction of Rs. 4.03 per unit for K-Electric consumers, offering partial relief in electricity bills for July. According to a notification issued on Wednesday, the adjustment applies to power consumed during April 2025 and
National
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 expected to complete its spin about 1.3 to 1.5 milliseconds faster than the usual 24-hour period. Though a millisecond
National
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, released on July 1, 2025, is part of the commission’s preparations for the forthcoming general elections. As per the data, the
entertainment
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 by fellow director Sohail Javed. The court ruled that Jami’s actions, including sharing an anonymous letter alleging sexual misconduct, harmed Javed’
National
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 rates, the transfer fee for motorcycles has gone up from Rs 550 to Rs 605 — an increase of Rs 55. For cars
Business
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 regulate virtual assets, Governor Jameel Ahmad announced at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, the
National
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 from July 9, 2025, all NADRA services are now available under one roof at the Islamabad Police Facilitation Center, operating from 8:
World
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 IAF confirmed the accident in a statement on X, noting that the aircraft went down in an agricultural area and that both
Technology
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 Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication outlines key details of the framework. It defines the roles of licensed operators, user data protocols,