weather
Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood advisory ahead of the province’s seventh spell of monsoon rains, expected from 13 August. In its advisory, the PDMA cautioned that heavy rainfall could raise water levels in the Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum rivers, as well as
National
The Auditor General of Pakistan has identified financial irregularities exceeding Rs28 billion in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Peshawar project during the period from 2019 to 2022. According to the recent audit report, significant losses were caused by incomplete commercial plazas, mismanaged contracts, and administrative lapses. The findings show that
Business
Private sector sentiment in Pakistan has strengthened to levels not seen since late 2021, Gallup Pakistan’s Q2 2025 business confidence survey shows. The findings indicate improving views on the country’s overall direction and the government’s economic management. Between 23 and 27 July, Gallup gathered responses from 524
World
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, marking a significant shift in the country’s foreign policy. Albanese said the decision was based on assurances from the Palestinian Authority, including recognition of Israel’s right to exist,
National
The government has reopened applications for its Hajj scheme, offering another chance to those who did not register earlier. The move follows a shortfall in submissions during the initial phase. Figures from the Ministry of Religious Affairs show that 60.3 percent of the quota has been filled. In the
National
Murree will be under tight security control during the Independence Day period as the administration enforces Section 144 for three days to manage crowds and avert possible security risks. Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi confirmed that the order will be in place from 12 to 14 August 2025. For
Business
The Pakistani rupee recorded a modest rise against the US dollar in the inter-bank market during the previous week, appreciating by Re0.25, or 0.09 percent. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed the currency settled at 282.47 by the week’s close, compared to 282.72
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week with gains, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index added more than 300 points in early trading on Monday. At 10:25am, the index reached 145,726.96, an increase of 344.17 points, or 0.24%. Buying activity was concentrated in sectors
education
The Honhaar Scholarship Program, launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is a transformative initiative designed to uplift the educational aspirations of Pakistan’s youth. By removing financial barriers and fostering academic excellence, the program has already empowered 80,000 young minds, with 50,000 students currently receiving scholarships
Opinion
Last week, I overheard a heated argument at a local market in my town, where a man’s reputation was shredded by rumors of dishonesty, spreading faster than the dust kicked up by passing rickshaws. It struck a personal chord, reminding me of my own battle against Gulzaman (Jamal Din)
Sports
Boca Raton Championship Wrestling has officially revealed the full card for its upcoming Summer Smash event, scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at The Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton, FL. Bell time is set for 5:00 PM. The show will feature multiple title matches,
Sports
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has added a new feather to his cap — this time off the cricket field — by earning his Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OTHM) Level 3 Diploma in Business Management from Inspire London College. Sharing the news with fans on social media platform X,