PSL
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 due to personal reasons. Hales, a regular match-winner for United in previous seasons, confirmed his departure through Instagram, thanking the franchise
National
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 following the ceasefire agreement. The survey, conducted between May 12 and 18 across various regions of Pakistan, sought public opinion on steps
Technology
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 communication about the Gaza conflict. The group claims the company’s Exchange servers are now blocking emails that contain terms like “Palestine,
Business
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. Under the new plan, farmers owning up to 12 acres of land will be eligible for low-interest loans through commercial banks.
Business
Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the 2025–26 federal budget have hit a deadlock, with major differences emerging on tax relief proposals. Government officials have urged the IMF to ease the super tax and extend tax relief to salaried individuals and the real estate sector.
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan continued to rise modestly on Wednesday, reflecting both international trends and local market factors. The increase comes as investors globally continue to turn to precious metals amid economic uncertainty and inflationary pressure. According to rates issued on May 22, the price of 24-karat gold reached
Government
A senior former official of the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), Moazzam Supra, has been dismissed from service following a workplace harassment inquiry. The decision came after the Punjab Ombudsperson found credible evidence supporting allegations made by Fareeha Aram, a former Assistant Director Land Records. Aram accused Supra of persistent
World
The Kuwaiti government has introduced new rules for its family visit visa, streamlining the process for Pakistani citizens hoping to reunite with loved ones. The updated policy outlines clear income and documentation requirements, alongside digital tools aimed at making the application process faster and more convenient. Under the revised guidelines,
Business
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) maintained its upward momentum against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Thursday, May 22, 2025, marking a fourth straight day of gains. According to market data, the buying rate of 1 SAR rose slightly to Rs75.17, while the selling rate increased to
education
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has released the summer vacation timetable for all public and private schools in the province, as high temperatures continue to grip several regions of Pakistan. As per a notification from the Elementary and Secondary Education Department, schools in most districts of KP will observe summer
World
Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC on Wednesday night in what police believe was a targeted attack. The victims, a young couple, were leaving an event when they were gunned down around 9:05 p.m. local time in
National
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore has handed a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence to a man found guilty of learning bomb-making techniques through a social media platform. The court also imposed a fine of Rs50,000 on the convict, Hanan Abdullah, following a trial led by