Sports
German second-division football club Fortuna Düsseldorf has officially announced its decision to terminate plans to sign Israeli striker Shon Weissman following widespread backlash over the player's alleged anti-Palestinian remarks on social media. In a brief but clear statement, the club confirmed that they would not be
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The long wait is over as Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif personally inaugurated Pakistan’s first urban electric train, the Super Autonomous Rapid Transit (SRT), by conducting a live trial run from Ali Town to Muslim Town in Lahore. The experimental journey marked a major step toward sustainable public
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Pakistan International School (PIS) Doha, Qatar, has announced a series of contract-based job openings for qualified and experienced professionals currently residing in Doha. The appointments will be made on a two-year contract, with potential for extension based on performance and institutional needs. Read More: Pakistanis Can Now Study
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The United Kingdom has officially opened applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships 2025, offering aspiring professionals from Pakistan the chance to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree at any UK university. The application period runs from August 5 to October 7, 2025, providing a two-month window for eligible
Business
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has announced new vacancies for the post of Phone Banking Officer in its Contact Center (Information Technology Group). The opportunity is open in Lahore and Karachi, targeting both fresh graduates and experienced professionals eager to build a career in banking. According to the official announcement,
World
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, bringing the total tariff to 50%, in response to India’s continued purchase and resale of Russian oil. The move comes days after Trump criticized India for profiting from discounted Russian crude
Business
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has alleged that Bahria Town is involved in money laundering and illegal fund transfers worth Rs. 1.12 billion through hawala and hundi networks. Addressing the media on Wednesday, the minister claimed that credible evidence has emerged linking Bahria Town to large-
Business
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) conducted a large-scale operation on Tuesday, sealing 118 illegal commercial buildings and commercialisation fee defaulters across various LDA-controlled areas and housing schemes. According to LDA officials, the Town Planning Wing sealed: * 12 buildings in Gulberg * 20 in Gulshan-e-Ravi, Samanabad, and Shadman
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In a landmark move, the Punjab cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has approved a lifelong pension scheme for the widows of government employees, marking a major social welfare initiative in the province. The decision was made during the 28th session of the provincial cabinet, which also
Business
Controversial property magnate Malik Riaz has warned that Bahria Town, one of Pakistan’s largest real estate groups, is on the brink of a nationwide shutdown due to escalating legal and financial pressure from authorities. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Riaz claimed that Bahria Town’s operations
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Electricity consumers across Pakistan are likely to receive welcome financial relief as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) prepares to approve a reduction of Rs. 0.77 per unit in upcoming electricity bills. This anticipated relief, which will benefit millions of households and businesses, combines two major adjustments: the
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for the immediate implementation of institutional reforms in agricultural financing, emphasizing the urgent need for both public and private financial institutions to support small and medium-scale farmers with low-interest loans. Speaking at a high-level review meeting focused on agricultural credit and