National
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has taken a step to protect Umrah pilgrims from fraudulent practices by releasing a verified list of authorised companies for the Islamic year 1447 AH. According to the spokesperson, a total of 113 Umrah operators have been cleared and approved to provide services this year.
Health
Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has strongly defended the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, calling it “100% safe, effective, and scientifically proven” for the prevention of cervical cancer. The minister said he had personally ensured that his own family’s daughters received the vaccine. “As Education Minister and as a responsible
Business
The Pakistani rupee showed stability against the US dollar on September 17, 2025, with the local currency holding firm in both the interbank and open markets. According to data, the dollar was recorded at Rs 282.9 in the interbank market, while in the open market it was available at
Business
Positive momentum dominated the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday morning, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by more than 400 points in the opening minutes of trading. At 9:50am, the index was recorded at 156,582.41, reflecting a gain of 401.47 points or 0.26%
World
Israel has launched a full-scale ground assault on Gaza City, declaring “Gaza is burning” as troops push into the enclave’s main urban center. The Israeli Defence Forces said soldiers have begun dismantling Hamas infrastructure, urging hundreds of thousands of residents to leave immediately. Read more: Ukraine Drone Strikes
entertainment
Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi is in the spotlight not only for her films but also for reports about her engagement to acting coach Rachit Singh. Read more: Sara Umair Breaks Silence on Bollywood Lookalike Buzz Singh, who began his career in Delhi in 2012 before moving to Mumbai, is known
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Pakistani actress Sara Umair has responded to ongoing comparisons linking her to Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor. Read more: Shock Split: Models Sauban Umais and Abeer Asad Part Ways During a recent television interview, Sara shared that ever since she entered the drama industry, people have often pointed out her resemblance
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Pakistani model couple Sauban Umais and Abeer Asad Khan have decided to part ways just seven months after their marriage. Read more: Katrina-Vicky Baby Talk Sparks Excitement Online The two tied the knot in February in a private ceremony attended by family and friends. Their wedding photos, shared widely
National
Floodwaters across Sindh and Punjab are gradually receding, with provincial authorities reporting improved conditions in rivers and barrages. Rescue and relief operations remain active as thousands continue to be evacuated and supported in affected areas. Read more: Punjab Enforces New Rule on Parrot Registration At Guddu and Sukkur barrages, water
National
The Punjab Wildlife Department has made it compulsory to register several parrot species, including Alexandrine, Rose-ringed, Slaty-headed, and Plum-headed parrots. The new rules aim to stop illegal trading and improve conservation efforts. Read more: Punjab Launches First E-Taxi Scheme with Online Applications According to the notification,
National
The Punjab government has launched its first E-Taxi Scheme under the Transport Vision 2030, introducing eco-friendly and affordable travel options for citizens. Read more: Over 1,000 new posts announced in PR In the first phase, 1,100 electric taxis will be distributed. Applications are now open at
National
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, has filed an appeal against the Islamabad High Court’s order that removed him from office. The appeal challenges the judgment of Justice Babar Sattar, which had declared his appointment unlawful. Read more: Billions Taken from Pakistan’