A study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), under the Research for Social Transformation & Advancement (RASTA) program, underscored the pressing need to modernize the billing system aimed at overhauling the power sector standing at a crucial juncture. The study advocates for the adoption of smart meters as a solution to address […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index crossing 119,000 points for the first time. During intra-day trading, the index peaked at 119,421.81 points. The current index rose by 689.71 points, showing a 0.58% increase, reaching 118,663.73 points. This bullish trend reflects strong investor confidence and positive market […]
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have confirmed Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr after the Shawwal crescent was sighted earlier this evening, Arab media reported. Saudi Arabia’s moon-sighting committee convened after Maghrib prayers and verified the sighting of the new moon, marking the end of Ramadan […]
A policeman was killed in a firing incident that took place near Bin Qasim area of Karachi, tv channels quoting Rescue sources reported on Monday. According to initial reports, unknown assailants opened fire and killed ASI M. Khan Abro, near Bin Qasim area of Karachi. Police team rushed to the site and shifted the policeman […]
The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) on Saturday said the body of Chinese mountaineer Guan Jing has been recovered and brought to the mortuary at CMH Skardu. According to Karrar Haidri, Senior Vice President ACP, Guan Jing born on September 7, 1987 died due to a head injury caused by falling rocks while descending K2. […]
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has congratulated Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on receiving the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, stating that this honor recognizes his unparalleled services to Pakistan. He said this honor is a source of pride for every Pakistani who wishes to see the […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted widespread thundershowers across the country next week as monsoon activity intensifies. Moist winds from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, along with a westerly wave, are expected to bring heavy rainfall between August 14 and 21. Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and other major cities will likely experience multiple spells of rain and thunderstorms during this period.
LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday ordered the registrar to fix before a full bench petitions seeking a probe against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (PM) in Panamagate case. The petitioner counsel said that last year the LHC chief justice had formed a full bench, but the registrar fixed it before […]
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday was awarded the “International Sports Personality Award,” at the 11th edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. According to The Khaleej Times, the awards were distributed by the Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid […]
Security forces have killed 17 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military’s media wing said on Monday. A day ago, the forces had neutralised 54 terrorists while they were attempting to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the same region. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), this is […]
Seven soldiers were martyred in a blast from an improvised explosive device planted by "Indian proxy" terrorists in Balochistan's Kacchi dist
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has categorically rejected reports claiming that currency notes with pen markings or handwriting will no longer be accepted as legal tender from July 1, 2025. SBP Chief Spokesperson Noor Ahmed told Express Tribune on Thursday that reports of any notificiation being issued in this regard are baseless. The clarification […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday rejected the report of Islamabad Police regarding drug use in educational institutions of capital and summoned the concern Additional Inspector General (AIG) responsible for compiling the document. The court remarked that the police are busy on VIP duty instead of eliminating drugs and crimes. The case against drug […]
The Punjab Police’s ‘Mera Pyara’ app is a valuable app for families of missing children, allowing citizens to report missing children and work with authorities to facilitate their safe return through the app or dedicated helpline number 15. In an interview, Sidra Ikram Rana, Incharge ‘Mera Pyara’ app highlighted the Punjab government’s initiative to launch […]
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