National
An earthquake rattled several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, with tremors reported from the north to central regions of the province. Shaking was felt in districts including Charsadda, Chitral, Swat, Lower and Upper Dir, and Buner. Areas like Mardan, Malakand, Nowshera, Abbottabad, and Swabi were also affected, along with
Business
Flour prices in Peshawar have surged by Rs20 per kilogram, reaching Rs120 in the retail market, following fresh supply constraints and market manipulation. According to market sources, the price of flour has climbed from Rs100 to Rs120 per kilogram in recent days, marking a steep rise for households already struggling
Business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s public financial management, pointing out nine major shortcomings that continue to undermine fiscal discipline. According to the IMF’s Corruption and Diagnostic Assessment Report, Pakistan’s budgetary system suffers from weak monitoring, poor project planning, and governance gaps. It
entertainment
Pakistani director Syed Noor has disclosed that his relationship with actress Saima began during the making of the hit film Ghunghat. Speaking in an interview, Noor described how unexpected casting twists not only gave the film its iconic leads but also shaped his personal destiny. The director revealed that Noman
Business
Systems Limited and Mashreq have announced the renewal and expansion of their strategic technology partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation across Pakistan’s banking sector. This milestone marks two years of collaboration and reflects the high-impact outcomes achieved through the engagement of Systems Limited’s dedicated
National
3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan Exhibition is set to take place at the Karachi Expo Centre from 10 to 12 September 2025, marking the biggest gathering for the plastic, printing, and packaging industries. Organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., the three-day mega event will bring together key industry leaders,
Health
Children who consume large amounts of fatty and processed foods face a significantly higher risk of developing asthma, a new study has revealed. The research, conducted in India, analysed the eating patterns of 2,428 children between 6 and 16 years of age. The findings showed that children suffering from
Advertorial
American entrepreneur Arthur Zilberman launched Interactive Vision Solutions, a New York City-based company that provides professional audio-visual services to businesses. This step reflects Zilberman's continued interest in technology services, with a focus on adapting to the evolving needs of modern workplaces. Arthur was born in Minsk,
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-breaking streak on Thursday, as the KSE-100 Index gained over 700 points during early trading hours. At 10am, the benchmark index stood at 152,974.07, up 772.20 points or 0.51%, after hitting an intra-day peak of 153,
entertainment
Social media influencer Samiya Hassan has spoken out in a recent video interview, revealing the pressure and threats she has faced in her personal life. She described receiving violent ultimatums, saying they left her feeling unsafe and under immense stress. Samiya stated that these threats were tied to demands surrounding
Health
The Aga Khan University's Foundations for Health and Empowerment (F4HE) initiative successfully ended its five-year tenure of nationwide research and implementation projects in newborn health, and parents’ mental and physical health. F4HE is a multi-country, cross sectoral initiative, implemented in Afghanistan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan,
Sports
Pakistan T20 vice captain Shadab Khan has entered the rehabilitation phase of his recovery, beginning physical training sessions after undergoing shoulder surgery earlier this summer. The star all rounder had a surgical procedure on his right shoulder on July 5 in England, performed after consultations with the Pakistan Cricket Board’