National
The government has announced new petroleum product prices for the next 15 days. According to the notification, the price of petrol will remain unchanged at Rs264.61 per liter. The price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs3 per liter, bringing it down to Rs269.99 per liter.
Breaking News
An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude jolted Islamabad, Lahore, and several other cities of Punjab on Saturday, sparking panic among residents. People rushed out of homes and buildings as tremors were strongly felt across different areas. According to initial reports, the quake’s epicenter and depth are yet to be
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Pakistan is battling its worst monsoon floods in decades, with millions affected and large areas under water. At least 30 people have died so far, while more than 1.5 million have been displaced from their homes. Officials say over 2,300 villages have been hit, causing huge damage to
World
The prime minister of Yemen’s Houthi government, Ahmad Ghaleb al-Rahwi, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the capital city, Sanaa. The Houthi-run news agency said several other ministers also died in the attack, while a number of people were wounded. Read more: 69 Migrants Die in
Business
The federal government has decided to hand over the management of Islamabad International Airport to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The decision was made on Thursday during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Read
World
At least 69 migrants lost their lives when a boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania earlier this week, officials confirmed on Friday. The vessel, carrying around 160 people, had departed from The Gambia a week earlier and included nationals from both Senegal and The Gambia. Read more: OIC Issues
Technology
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed concerns about the slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) investment, predicting the sector will grow into a multi-trillion-dollar market over the next five years. Speaking on Wednesday, Huang described AI as the start of a “new industrial revolution,” estimating global spending on AI
National
Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has pledged his five-month salary to aid families devastated by the recent floods across the province, reaffirming his commitment to stand by the victims in their time of need. Read more: $1M from Gates Foundation Boosts Pakistan Flood Relief In a statement issued on
Sports
The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that tickets for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025, including the high-voltage Pakistan vs India clash, are now available for fans. Read more: Miami March On with Messi Magic According to the ECB, ticket prices for matches in Abu Dhabi will
weather
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast partly cloudy and humid weather for Karachi during the next 24 hours, with chances of drizzle or light rain in the morning and night. Read more: Exceptionally High Floods Hit Punjab Rivers The maximum temperature in the city is expected to stay between
entertainment
The country’s biggest music competition, Pakistan Idol, is set to hold its Karachi auditions this Sunday, August 31, at the Arts Council of Pakistan. The audition journey began in Sukkur and traveled through Multan, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, where outstanding voices and unique performances stunned audiences. Now, the “city of
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A young singer with barely 100 Instagram followers has captured national attention after being selected for Pakistan Idol 2025. Hamza Khan stunned social media users by posting a video of himself singing the track “Saiyaara” from a 2025 Indian movie, captioning it: “POV: I am selected for Pakistan Idol.” His