National
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a major package of public relief measures, including a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, the launch of a provincial airline, and the distribution of electric taxis. The decisions were finalised during the 26th meeting of the Punjab Cabinet in Lahore, where a comprehensive
Sports
Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Todd Greenberg has reiterated Australia's commitment to deepening its cricketing relationship with Pakistan. His remarks come as both nations look to expand cooperation through bilateral series and increased participation of Pakistani players in Australia’s domestic T20 tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL)
National
The repatriation of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after completing Hajj 2025 is scheduled to begin on 10 June, according to official sources. The large-scale return operation will span a full month and involve multiple airlines. The first flight is set to leave Jeddah at 11:50 PM on
World
Preparations for the new Ghilaf-e-Kaaba are currently in progress at the Kiswa factory in Makkah, where skilled artisans are crafting the sacred covering using high-quality materials imported from Italy and Germany. The process, which spans approximately ten months, involves 159 specialists working with precision to complete the
World
The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a strong advisory for Pakistani nationals living in the country, urging them to follow the UAE’s newly implemented media laws to avoid serious legal consequences. This guidance comes in response to the UAE Cabinet’s new media
National
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced significant fare reductions on select international routes in an effort to attract more passengers ahead of the summer season. The national carrier has offered a 50% discount on flights between Pakistan and three Saudi cities: Dammam, Riyadh, and Al-Qassim. According to a PIA
National
The Punjab government is preparing to introduce a new uniform for the traffic police, marking the first such change in nearly two decades. The last time the traffic force underwent a uniform revision was in 2006, while the Punjab Police received an update in 2017. According to police department sources
Health
A recent session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Health, chaired by Dr. Mahesh Kumar, has revealed serious concerns regarding nursing and medical education in Pakistan. According to the Secretary of Health, none of the 55 nursing colleges recently reviewed met the criteria for accreditation, raising significant questions
National
Karachi’s public transport network is set for a major expansion as double-decker buses are scheduled to begin service in the city next month. The announcement was made by Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, who said the initiative forms part of the wider Peoples Bus Service (PBS) programme
Sports
Pakistan-born cricketer Muhammad Abbas has been awarded his first New Zealand central contract for the 2025–26 season, following a breakout performance earlier this year. The 21-year-old Wellington allrounder rose to prominence after scoring a blistering 52 off 26 balls on his ODI debut against Pakistan in
Business
The Pakistani rupee showed mixed performance in both interbank and open markets, with many foreign currencies appreciating slightly, according to currency dealers on Tuesday. The US dollar remained strong, with the buying rate reported at Rs282.50 and the selling rate at Rs284.30. The Euro posted minor gains, trading
Business
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.5% in May 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday. This marks a notable increase from just 0.3% in April, but remains significantly lower than the 11.8% recorded in May last