Business
Punjab’s education system is set for a significant upgrade after the World Bank approved a $47.9 million grant to enhance early childhood and primary schooling. The programme aims to improve enrolment, teacher skills and support systems, with special attention to vulnerable and differently-abled children. The grant, financed
National
Punjab is preparing to launch a satellite-based crop tracking system to tackle long-standing concerns about unreliable agricultural data. The project, due to start next year, is expected to provide more consistent figures for key crops, particularly cotton, which is vital to Pakistan’s economy. Accurate crop statistics have
Sports
The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 set to take place from 30 September to 2 November. The same squad will also feature in a three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled at the Gaddafi
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan moved sharply higher on Monday, tracking strong gains in international markets. The 24-karat rate was unchanged in all key trading hubs, with Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta each quoting Rs359,800 per tola. The price of 10 grams climbed by Rs3,515 to close
Business
Pakistani foreign exchange market began the week with varied trends as the rupee traded in a narrow range against major currencies on Monday. Dealers reported that the US dollar stood at Rs283.60 for buying and Rs284.10 for selling, showing little movement compared to previous sessions. According to updated
entertainment
The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has received the finalized charge sheet in the high-profile murder case of TikToker Sana Yousaf. The prosecution completed its review after more than a month of scrutiny and formally forwarded the police report to the court. Court officials said that the trial will
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started Monday’s session on a firm footing, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surpassing the 150,000-point level in early trade. The index briefly touched 150,079.75 before easing back. By 9:50am, the KSE-100 was trading at 149,625.01
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