Sports
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its squads for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, introducing fresh leadership roles and confirming the return of Quinton de Kock. The tour begins on October 12 with two World Test Championship fixtures, followed by three T20Is and three ODIs. The series will run until
Business
An audit has revealed that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) caused losses of more than Rs 9.43 billion to the national exchequer by distributing free and heavily discounted tickets between 2011 and 2016. According to the report, over 258,000 tickets were issued free of charge, while another 116,000
Business
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has urged taxpayers to file their income tax returns by September 30, warning that no extensions will be granted beyond the deadline. Officials stressed that individuals and businesses must submit accurate declarations to avoid penalties. In a public advisory, the revenue authority appealed for
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) carried its bullish momentum into the new week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 500 points in early trading on Monday. At 10:25am, the index stood at 158,570.89, showing an increase of 533.52 points or 0.34%. Buying
Business
Global sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) reached 17 million units in 2024, marking a 25 percent annual growth. Forecasts suggest this figure will cross 20 million units in 2025. China dominates with over 1 million sales each month, while Europe saw 52 percent of new registrations in H1 2025.
World
Britain, Canada, and Australia have formally recognised Palestine as a state in a rare show of coordinated diplomacy, intended to revive momentum towards a two-state solution. The joint announcement highlights growing international concern that prospects for peace in the Middle East are fading amid escalating violence and settlement expansion.
Technology
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed on Friday that the personal data of Pakistani citizens has surfaced on the dark web. Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman disclosed the breach during a Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication meeting chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan. He explained
Business
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a 1.34 per cent decline in the overall weekly inflation rate, offering some relief to consumers. According to the data released on Friday, the annual inflation rate now stands at 4.17 per cent. Despite the overall decline, the report showed mixed
Business
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has announced the availability of the last remaining retail and commercial units at CBD Walk in CBD Punjab Quaid District, a flagship lakefront development that has already been unveiled and successfully balloted. Following
Technology
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National
The government has lifted a three-year ban on new domestic gas connections, introducing a fresh policy framework to help households access affordable energy. Consumers can now apply online for the new RLNG connections through Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). According to the
National
Punjab Police has announced recruitment for nearly 300 Sub-Inspector (SI) positions across multiple regions of the province. The hiring drive aims to strengthen law enforcement and address challenges such as illegal encroachments. The vacancies are distributed on open merit, minority, and female quotas. Lahore has been allocated 29 seats,