National
Floodwater from the Ravi River has inundated parts of the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Narowal, following heavy releases from an Indian dam. The incident has raised alarm among the Sikh community and heritage conservation groups. Reports say the shrine, considered one of Sikhism’s holiest sites as it marks
Technology
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has responded to criticism over higher mobile internet charges, saying the decision was driven by economic realities and not arbitrary. PTA’s Director General of Commercial Affairs, Adil Umar Khalil, told SAMAA that telecom companies have been facing mounting expenses. He said inflation, rising fuel
Sports
Michael Clarke, former captain of the Australian cricket team, has once again revealed a personal health challenge, confirming that he is receiving treatment for skin cancer. His latest announcement has reignited conversations around sun safety and early medical intervention. The veteran cricketer used platform X to inform followers that a
National
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has directed his party to boycott the upcoming by-elections and resign from all parliamentary committees, terming participation as an endorsement of “unlawful disqualifications and selective justice.” The instructions were conveyed during a meeting at Adiala Jail with
Business
DeskOne is an Australian furniture brand that recently relocated to Willawong. The reason behind this is to improve delivery services and expand the product range in that country. The company was founded in September 2023 by two international former students. In the beginning, it operated out of warehouses in Yatala,
National
Security forces in Pakistan foiled a major attempt by militants to cross the Afghan border into Balochistan, killing 47 terrorists during a three day operation in the Sambaza area. The incident, which took place between August 7 and 9, has been described by officials as a significant intelligence and operational
Business
Over the past few years, Steel Power Shelving PTY LTD, a local warehouse operation in Brisbane, QLD, has grown into a nationwide supplier of shelving and storage systems. In December 2021, the business opened its first warehouse in Yatala, Queensland, and launched an online store that allowed customers to purchase
World
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has rejected Israel’s “Greater Israel” plan and asked the United Nations to take strong action. At a meeting in Jeddah, foreign ministers from 31 Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, approved a resolution condemning Israel’s attacks in Gaza and calling
entertainment
Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are officially engaged, the couple announced in a heartwarming Instagram post on Tuesday. The post featured photos of Kelce proposing to Swift in a dreamy garden filled with pink and rose flowers. The caption read, “Your English teacher and your gym
National
A high flood alert has been issued in Punjab after India released large volumes of water from the Thein Dam into the Ravi River. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that dangerous water levels are expected in the next 48 hours. According to PDMA, over 210,000 cusecs
National
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has increased the motorway toll for the Lahore-Islamabad M2 route. The new toll rates will apply from August 26, 2025, and remain valid until August 25, 2026. This increase comes under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) agreement with the Frontier Works Organization’s subsidiary,
National
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced the results of HSSC Part I and Part II (1st Annual Exams 2025) today, August 26, at 11:30 AM. The result ceremony was broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. Read more: Punjab Boards Announce Matric Results 2025 Students