World
The Sultanate of Oman has granted citizenship to 156 foreign nationals, marking the first major application of its revised nationality law. The move came under a royal decree issued by Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, reflecting the country’s updated legal and constitutional framework introduced in 2024. A Shift Towards Clarity
Government
Electricity consumers across Pakistan could face higher bills as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has formally requested a tariff increase of Rs1.25 per unit. The request, submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), relates to the monthly fuel price adjustment (FPA) for April. In its application,
Government
The Punjab Local Government Department has finalised a new legal framework to modernise and streamline the province’s birth and death registration system. The updated regulations have been formally published in the Punjab Gazette, marking a significant step towards making the process more accessible and less bureaucratic. Under the revised
Technology
Google has unveiled a major update to its search engine, introducing a new AI-powered mode designed to deliver smarter, deeper, and more interactive search results. The feature, now available in the United States, represents a key step in Google's push to embed generative artificial intelligence more deeply
Health
Two additional polio cases have been confirmed in Pakistan, both reported from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, pushing the national total to 10 in 2025. The National Institute of Health (NIH) in Islamabad confirmed that one child each from Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts had tested positive for the wild
Business
The Saudi Riyal (SAR) extended its upward movement against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) for the third straight day in the open market on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan, the buying rate of 1 SAR rose to Rs75.14, while the selling rate reached Rs75.
Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a fresh-looking 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Bangladesh, placing emphasis on emerging talent and strategic team development. Salman Ali Agha has retained the captaincy, while all-rounder Shadab Khan has been appointed vice-captain. The series
National
Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recommendation to promote Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal — a rare military honour in the country’s history. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, where members
education
Amid rising temperatures and a prolonged heatwave, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has revised school hours across the province to protect students from extreme weather conditions. The change affects both public and private educational institutions. As per the new schedule, all schools in KP will start at 7:15 am.
education
Punjab is facing a severe heatwave that has led to the tragic deaths of two schoolchildren, prompting the provincial government to announce early summer holidays for all public and private schools. Local rescue officials confirmed that an eighth-grade student in Haroonabad died from a heart attack believed to be
Technology
Pakistan’s National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB) has issued a warning about a wave of harmful Android applications targeting user data. The advisory, released under the Cabinet Division, urges government bodies and the public to remain cautious while downloading apps from the Google Play Store. Read More: Cyber
National
Lahore Traffic Police has introduced a tougher enforcement strategy, replacing standard fines with arrests and First Information Reports (FIRs) for serious traffic violations. The decision follows rising concerns over dangerous driving habits, underage motorists, and a surge in fatal road accidents. Authorities believe that traditional challans have failed to deter