National
Pakistan will observe Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) on September 6, as the Rabi ul Awal moon was not sighted on Sunday, Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced. The decision was made after a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Karachi, where officials
education
Educational institutions across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will reopen on Monday, August 25, after the end of summer vacations, the AJK Education Department confirmed on Sunday. Read more: Private Schools to Provide Free Education to Low Income Families The department clarified that all schools, colleges, and universities will resume
National
The federal government has announced more than 3,200 new vacancies in the Federal Constabulary, opening the door for young men and women across Pakistan to join the police force. According to the Ministry of Interior, the recruitment drive is open to applicants from all provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad
National
A single monsoon storm in Karachi on August 19 exposed the fragility of Pakistan’s digital backbone, plunging millions across the country into a nationwide connectivity crisis. The heavy downpour disrupted power supplies and flooded streets, cutting off fuel access to telecom towers. While some solar-powered towers remained online,
World
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared on Sunday that the country would not bow to US pressure, insisting that Iran emerged stronger after June’s brief but intense war with Israel and the United States. Read more: Iran Rejects Europe’s Right to Extend Snapback Sanctions Speaking in
entertainment
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has initiated an inquiry against renowned fashion designer Maria B following a complaint that her recent social media posts amounted to hate speech targeting the transgender community. The complaint was filed by Naeem Butt, also known as Seema Butt, who alleged that Maria
Sports
Siddiqullah captured the bantamweight title at the Pakistan MMA Open after defeating Asghar Khan in a thrilling final, earning his spot at the upcoming IMMAF World Championships in Georgia. The event, held at DHA Phase 6 Sports Complex as part of Pakistan Combat Night 2025, featured amateur fighters from across
World
Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Sunday that at least 289 Palestinians, including 115 children, have died of starvation amid a deepening famine in the besieged enclave, warning that the crisis is worsening by the day. Munir al-Bursh, director of the ministry, told Al Jazeera that the situation requires
Government
The Punjab government has imposed a province-wide garbage tax under the Suthra Punjab (Clean Punjab) initiative, with the Cabinet Division approving its rollout. The levy will apply to both residential and commercial properties, starting with upscale urban and rural areas. In Lahore, tax collection will be managed by the
National
At least 11 people, including three children, died, and 47 others were injured after torrential rains and a powerful windstorm swept through the Dera Ismail Khan and Lower Dir districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. According to officials, eight deaths were reported in Dera Ismail Khan and three in Lower Dir, pushing
National
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have announced they will jointly contest the upcoming by-elections, agreeing not to field candidates against each other. The decision was made during a meeting at the Lahore residence of senior PPP leader and former prime minister Raja
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan soared on Saturday, mirroring a rally in the global bullion market as investors continued to flock to safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty. Read more: Gold Recovers After Two-Day Decline Internationally, gold surged by $41 per ounce, reaching $3,371, driven by heightened investor demand