Sports
Advertising and sponsorship rates for the Asia Cup 2025 have climbed to record levels, with broadcasters and brands preparing for a major financial windfall from the tournament. Industry reports from India suggest that the rise is being fuelled by the rare opportunity to showcase Pakistan-India encounters, which continue to
Health
The fight against polio in Pakistan has suffered a setback as two new cases were confirmed this week, raising the total to 21 so far in 2025. The cases were reported in Sindh’s Badin district and Lower Dir in Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said
Sports
A young Pakistani climber from Gilgit-Baltistan has once again made headlines by reaching the summit of Spantik Peak, a 7,027-meter mountain in the Karakoram. Amina Shigri, known for her passion for mountaineering, successfully scaled the peak located in Shigar district, continuing her steady rise in the world
Business
The federal government is considering reopening gas connections after 13 years, but consumers may find the new facility much more expensive. Officials from the Petroleum Division said a plan has been shared with the cabinet to allow 120,000 fresh connections in the first phase, with significantly higher charges than
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened with strong momentum on Monday, fuelled by improved investor confidence following an upgrade in the country’s sovereign credit rating and a steady flow of positive earnings reports. At 10:30am, the KSE-100 Index was recorded at 147,091.44, a gain of
Business
The Pakistani rupee showed resilience against the US dollar at the start of the week, with exchange rates across markets recording minimal fluctuations. Data released on Monday indicated that the dollar was being exchanged at Rs284.65 for buying and Rs285.25 for selling in the open market on 18
National
Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif has been conferred with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the country’s second-highest civilian award, in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in mountaineering. At just 23 years old, Shehroze has become the youngest Pakistani — and among the youngest climbers in the world — to summit all 14
National
At least seven people were shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat district on Saturday night in what police described as a clash linked to a long-standing personal enmity. According to an FIR filed by complainant Zahid Noor, who was injured in the attack, the victims were ambushed in
World
British actor Terence Stamp, celebrated for his commanding screen presence and iconic role as General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), has died at the age of 87, his family announced on Sunday. In a statement to Reuters, Stamp’s family confirmed that he passed away on Sunday
Government
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday claimed that Pakistan possesses video evidence of the six Indian aircraft shot down during the May military confrontation between the two countries. Speaking at a seminar in Lahore, Naqvi said that while radar data was available at the time of the clashes, authorities waited
World
A French air traffic controller has been suspended after reportedly saying “Free Palestine” while communicating with Israeli pilots of an El Al aircraft departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Monday. The Israeli airline condemned the remarks, calling them “unprofessional and inappropriate.” A spokesperson for El Al told
Business
The federal government has turned down a request for reduced gas tariffs aimed at benefiting export-oriented industries, citing concerns that similar concessions could trigger demands from other sectors. According to reports, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), during a recent meeting, noted that concessionary tariffs on gas and re-gasified