Sports
Naila Kiani Scales 12th Peak Above 8,000m
Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani has reached the summit of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m), becoming the first woman from Pakistan to climb 12 of the world’s 14 peaks
Ali
Business
Govt Mulls New Taxes on Packaged Snacks to Raise Rs150 Billion
The federal government is working on a proposal to impose Federal Excise Duty (FED) and additional sales tax on a wide range of popular packaged food items in
Business
Currency Market Stays Cautious Amid Global Uncertainty
The Pakistani rupee experienced minor fluctuations in the open market on Friday, as global economic developments continued to influence foreign exchange trends. According to currency dealers, the US
education
Federal Schools to Begin Summer Break from This Date
The federal government has officially declared the summer vacation schedule for all educational institutions under its control, confirming that schools will remain closed from June 5 to August
PSL
Abdullah Shafique Shines as Qalandars Knock Out Kings in Crucial PSL Eliminator
Lahore Qalandars kept their Pakistan Super League (PSL) hopes alive with a dominant six-wicket win over Karachi Kings in Eliminator 1 at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, ending
Business
Pakistan Targets $100 Million from Mango Exports This Season
Pakistan is set to export 125,000 tonnes of mangoes during the upcoming season, with shipments beginning on May 25, according to the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Association
Business
Gold Prices Ease in Pakistan After Five-Day Surge
Gold prices in Pakistan dropped slightly on Thursday after a sharp five-day rally that saw rates rise by a total of Rs13,900 per tola. As per
National
Punjab Uses Animation to Tackle Child Abuse Awareness
The Punjab Home Department has launched a province-wide awareness campaign to help protect children from sexual abuse, following directives from the chief minister. The initiative uses animated
Health
Study Questions Health Impact of Eating Too Much Chicken
A recent study from southern Italy has raised fresh concerns about poultry consumption, suggesting that eating more than 300 grams per week—equivalent to two or three servings—
National
Extended Holiday Declared for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 in Pakistan
Pakistanis are expected to enjoy a three-day break in June 2025 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, according to the official calendar released by the Cabinet
World
Self-Exiled Pakistani Journalist Buys $1M Mansion in the US
Senior TV host and journalist Dr. Moeed Pirzada, known for his critical stance against Pakistan’s establishment, has drawn attention following the purchase of a $1.055 million
National
Double Death in Sialkot Linked to Honour Violence
Police have clarified the shocking case of two naked bodies discovered inside a car in Sialkot, revealing it as a tragic honour killing. The bodies of a woman
PSL
Key Player Exits Islamabad United Ahead of PSL Knockout Clash
Islamabad United have suffered a major blow ahead of their crucial Qualifier 2 fixture in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, as English opener Alex Hales has returned home
National
Nearly Half of Pakistanis Back Trade with India, Says Survey
A recent Gallup Pakistan survey has revealed that nearly half of the population supports the idea of enhancing trade ties with India as a step toward normalising relations
Technology
Microsoft Accused of Blocking Emails on Gaza
A pro-Palestine employee group at Microsoft, known as No Azure for Apartheid, has alleged that the tech firm has quietly enforced a new email filter targeting internal
Business
Govt Plans Easy Loan Scheme for 9 Million Small Farmers in Budget 2025-26
The federal government is finalising a special loan programme aimed at supporting nearly 9 million small-scale farmers in the upcoming 2025–26 budget, sources confirmed on Thursday.