National
In light of growing regional unrest following Israeli airstrikes, Pakistan has introduced urgent measures to protect its citizens currently in Iran, particularly those undertaking religious pilgrimages. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a 24/7 Crisis Management Unit. The unit
National
The Sindh government has announced a phased initiative to introduce 1,000 electric buses across the province, starting with Karachi, as part of its 2025–26 budget. According to official sources, the first phase will see 500 electric buses operating in Karachi by the end of this year. The project
National
In a landmark move for public health, Punjab’s government has announced the launch of Pakistan’s first national cervical cancer prevention campaign, set to begin in November 2025. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir and Education Minister Rana Sikandar
education
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced that admissions for its Fall 2025 semester will begin on 1st July. The move is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to provide affordable and flexible education through distance learning across Pakistan. Students can apply for a variety of academic programs, ranging
National
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has adjusted its international flight routes to Toronto, Paris, and several Gulf nations due to restrictions over Iranian airspace following recent tensions in the region. According to an airline spokesperson, the changes were introduced on Friday to ensure passenger safety and maintain operational continuity amid growing
National
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to equalise the salaries of its police personnel with those serving in Punjab, a significant policy shift aimed at boosting morale and improving performance within the force. According to officials familiar with the development, the salary revision will be part of the upcoming
National
Pakistan has been placed at the very bottom—148th out of 148 countries—in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, with an overall score of just 56.7% in gender parity. This marks the country's lowest rank since the report was first published in
Business
The Pakistani Rupee remained under mild pressure in both the interbank and open markets today, with the US Dollar registering modest gains. Currency traders reported the Dollar buying rate at PKR 283.15, while the selling rate reached PKR 284.55. The British Pound also traded on the higher side,
World
Tensions in the Middle East have sharply intensified following Iran’s extensive drone attack on Israel, seen as a direct response to Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed senior Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. Citing global media outlets, over 100 Iranian drones were launched toward Israeli targets late Friday. Israeli
National
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has urged citizens to update their marital status in its records once a computerized marriage certificate is issued by the Union Council. This move is aimed at ensuring accurate family data in the national registry. NADRA officials stated that keeping marital records up
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan surged sharply, with a substantial rise reported in both local and international markets. The increase comes amid growing economic concerns and a global trend of investors turning to gold as a safe haven. As shared by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of
Sports
Former Pakistan women’s cricket captain Sana Mir was given the honour of ringing the iconic bell at Lord’s on the second day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa. The bell-ringing ceremony is a long-standing tradition at the historic venue, marking