education
The Sindh government has announced the closure of all public and private schools in Karachi on Wednesday, August 20, due to forecasts of further heavy rainfall. Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah confirmed that the decision was made to ensure the safety of students as the city braces for more downpours.
education
The wait is finally over for thousands of students across Pakistan as Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) announced the O Level results for the May–June 2025 session on Tuesday, August 19. This year, more than 100,000 students from over 700 schools nationwide appeared in Cambridge qualifications, including O
Government
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, accompanied by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, briefed the media on Tuesday about ongoing rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas of the country. Read more:
entertainment
Pakistani music sensation Maanu, who rose to stardom with his Coke Studio 2024 hit Jhol, has tied the knot with his long-time love. The wedding adds him to the growing list of young music stars, including Hasan Raheem, who recently stepped into married life. Celebrated stylist Tariq Amin shared
National
A complaint has been filed with the Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), now operating as the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), seeking legal action against former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram for allegedly promoting an online sports betting and gambling platform. According to the application,
Technology
GameBird, Pakistan’s first and biggest esports platform powered by Telenor Pakistan, marked a powerful revival of its legacy through the PUBG Mobile Summer Series — a high-stakes tournament that brought local esports to the forefront of competitive gaming. The tournament drew massive participation from across Pakistan, with 256 squads
Business
Gold lost ground in Pakistan on Tuesday as investors turned toward equities, while the stock market achieved a historic milestone. Figures shared by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association showed that the price of gold per tola fell by Rs1,100, bringing it down to Rs356,600. Prices for
entertainment
Indian film and television actor Achyut Potdar has passed away at the age of 90 following heart failure, his family confirmed. The veteran performer, who was only weeks away from turning 91, died on 18 August in Thane. His daughter, Anuradha Paraskar, said he fainted at home in the afternoon
Health
A 42-year-old man from Attock has tested positive for monkeypox, marking the latest confirmed case in Pakistan. The National Institute of Health (NIH) said the patient had recently returned from a Gulf country and showed symptoms shortly after arriving in Islamabad. The man was initially admitted to Pakistan
Advertorial
David Urbán Arévalo, the author based in Spain, has announced the release of the second editions of his story collections. He has written short stories that blend imagination and reality. He has published many books, and all the books reflect his style, which is characterised by simple wording, familiar characters
Business
Two of Pakistan’s leading state-owned energy companies, OGDCL and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), have increased their financial commitments to the Reko Diq copper and gold project, taking their pro-rata funding to $715 million. In separate disclosures to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the firms said the revision followed
Sports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reshaped its central contracts system for 2025-26 by removing Category A altogether, signaling a demand for higher performance levels from national players. The one-year contracts, running from July 2025 to June 2026, have been distributed among 30 cricketers across Categories B, C,