Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Gold prices surge again in Pakistan

Gold prices

KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan witnessed another significant increase on Wednesday, continuing its upward trend amid rising global rates. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs3, 500, reaching Rs410, 278. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs3, 001, … Read more

Security forces eliminate 10 terrorists in Quetta IBO

Security forces

QUETTA: Security forces carried out a successful joint intelligence-based operation against Indian-sponsored terrorists in the Ghaza Band area on the outskirts of Quetta, neutralizing 10 militants involved in various terrorist activities, security sources said on Wednesday. According to credible intelligence, a terrorist group was present in the mountainous region of Ghaza Band, believed to be … Read more

FBR extends income tax return filing deadline to Oct 15

FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns until October 15, 2025, providing relief to taxpayers across the country. According to the FBR, the extension has been granted following requests from trade organizations, tax bar associations, and the general public, who had sought additional time to complete … Read more

Jalalpur Pirwala villages still inundated 19 days after floods

Jalalpur Pirwala

MULTAN: Dozens of villages in Jalalpur Pirwala tehsil of Multan have remained submerged for the past 19 days due to stagnant floodwater, leaving residents in severe distress. The prolonged presence of water has devastated crops and properties, prompting locals to demand urgent measures for water drainage. Authorities have successfully sealed the breach in the Noraja … Read more

President extends warm greetings to China on its 76th National Day

President

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari extended warm and heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of their 76th National Day, commemorating the founding of the nation in 1949. In his official message issued from the Presidency, President Zardari noted that the people of … Read more

Pakistan successfully tests Fatah-4 cruise missile

Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: A successful training launch of newly inducted indigenously developed Fatah-4, Ground Launched Cruise Missile was conducted by Pakistan Army at a range of 750 Kilometers. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), equipped with advanced avionics and state of the art navigational aids, this weapon system is capable of evading enemy’s missile defence … Read more

Pakistan among slowest-growing economies in South Asia: ADB Report

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by just 3% in the current fiscal year, making it the second slowest-growing economy in South Asia after Afghanistan, according to a new comparative report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The ADB report forecasts overall economic growth in South Asia to reach 6% this fiscal year. India … Read more

Pakistan Army clears Bajaur area of explosive shell left by militants

Pakistan Army

PESHAWAR: In the aftermath of the tragic incident in the Laghari area of Mamund Tehsil, Bajaur — where children lost their lives after coming into contact with explosive materials left behind by Khawarij militants — Pakistan Army troops have launched a high-risk operation to clear the region of remaining explosives and ammunition. Security sources, the … Read more

Gold prices in Pakistan soar to record highs

Gold prices

KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan have surged to historic highs after consecutive increases in recent days. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold rose by Rs. 3,178 per tola, reaching Rs. 406,787. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs. 2,725, bringing it to … Read more

Five militants killed in suicide bombing in Quetta

Five militants

QUETTA: At least five terrorists were killed in a suicide car bombing carried out by the Indian-backed proxy group Fitna Al-Hindustan in Quetta, security officials confirmed. The suicide attacker was also killed in the blast. According to security sources, the attackers, dressed in Frontier Corps (FC) uniforms, attempted to target security personnel. Two FC soldiers … Read more

PTI nominates new opposition leader in Punjab Assembly

PTI

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Moeen Riaz Qureshi as the new Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly. The nomination comes following the disqualification of former Opposition Leader Ahmad Khan Bachhar. In this regard, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said that Ahmed Khan Bachhar is fighting his case and he has the support of … Read more

PCB suspends NOCs of national cricketers after Asia Cup defeat

PCB

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended the No Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued to national players for participation in foreign leagues following the team’s defeat in the Asia Cup. A formal notification in this regard was issued by PCB’s Chief Operating Officer, Sameer Ahmed.The decision to suspend the NOCs came just a day after … Read more

Commissioner Karachi to chair milk price review meeting on Oct 1

Commissioner Karachi

KARACHI: The Commissioner of Karachi has summoned a follow up meeting on milk prices on October 1, 2025 which will be attended by representatives from Department of Food, Livestock, Water Board and other organizations. The meeting will review the new milk pricing, implementation of previous decisions. According to a spokesperson for the Commissioner’s Office, a … Read more

FBR refuses to extend income tax return filing deadline

FBR

ISLAMABAD:  The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has categorically ruled out any extension in the deadline for filing income tax returns for the tax year 2025, stating that September 30, 2025, remains the final date for submission. In an official clarification issued on Monday, the FBR dismissed reports of a possible extension as “baseless and … Read more

Gold price in Pakistan crosses Rs 400,000 per tola

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today, 29 September 2025

KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan surged to a historic peak on Monday, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola reaching Rs 403,600 amid a continued upward trend in both domestic and international markets. According to data from the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the per tola price of gold rose … Read more

Two more polio cases detected in Sindh province

Sindh province

ISLAMABAD: Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed two new cases of poliovirus from Sindh. According to the NIH, the new cases were detected in District Badin and District Thatta, with both patients being young girls. With this confirmation, Sindh’s tally for the year has reached nine … Read more

Pakistan cricket team dedicates final match fee to May 7 victims

Pakistan

DUBAI: The Pakistan cricket team has dedicated its entire match fee from the Asia Cup final against India to the memory of civilians martyred in the May 7 attack carried out by India earlier this year. The high-voltage final, played in Dubai on Sunday, saw India defeat Pakistan by five wickets in the final over … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls UN Gaza meeting a breakthrough

PM Shehbaz

LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed his recent visits to New York and Washington as “highly successful and productive,” highlighting significant progress on issues ranging from Gaza and Kashmir to counterterrorism, trade, and climate change. Speaking to Pakistani journalists in London, the prime minister said the UN meeting on the Gaza crisis, chaired by … Read more

SC suspends IHC order barring Justice Jahangiri from judicial work

SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday suspended the order restraining Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri of the Islamabad High Court from performing his judicial duties. The apex court issued the directive while hearing an appeal challenging the Islamabad High Court’s two-member bench order that had barred Justice Jahangiri from work. During the proceedings, the Supreme … Read more

Karachi to experience hot and humid weather today

Karachi

KARACHI: Meteorologist Jawad Memon has predicted that Karachi is likely to experience extremely hot and humid weather on Monday, with temperatures ranging between 38°C and 40°C. Due to high humidity levels, the feels-like temperature may exceed 43°C, he added. Explaining the reason behind the intense heat and humidity, Memon said that sea breezes have been … Read more

President vows to transform Pakistan into leading maritime power

President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan’s maritime future was bright and with unity of purpose and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the country will establish its rightful place as a competitive, sustainable, and internationally respected maritime nation. In a message on the International Day of Maritime Trade observed on September 29, he said, “The … Read more

17 militants killed in operation against Mullah Nazir Group in KP

17 militants

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed at least 17 militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Lakki Marwat and Karak border region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on September 26 and 27 following credible reports of the presence of militants linked to the Mullah Nazir group in … Read more

656 killed in 10,000 Karachi road accidents

656 killed

KARACHI:The Karachi has witnessed a disturbing rise in road mishaps this year, with over 10,000 traffic accidents reported in the past nine months, leaving 656 people dead, including women and children. According to rescue officials, a total of 9,725 people sustained injuries in various road accidents across the city during this period. Out of the … Read more

PM Shehbaz orders urgent damage assessment in flood-hit areas

PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to complete an emergency assessment of the damage caused by recent floods across the country. The prime minister issued the directive during a high-level review meeting on the flood situation and ongoing relief efforts, held immediately after his address to the UN General Assembly in New York.He also … Read more

Cambridge introduces online access to exam scripts for Pakistani students

Cambridge

ISLAMABAD: For the first time, Cambridge Assessment International Education has launched a system allowing Pakistani students to view their marked exam scripts online. Country Director Uzma Yusuf announced that students will now be able to access their answer scripts digitally, enabling them to review their performance before deciding whether to apply for a re-check or … Read more

Water levels surge at Kotri, villages submerged, crops devastated

Water levels

KARACHI: The water level at Kotri Barrage in the Indus River continues to rise, with a 12,000 cusecs increase over the past 24 hours, bringing the total flow to 420,000 cusecs, according to the Flood Forecasting Division in Lahore. Authorities said a moderate flood persists at Kotri Barrage, while Mangla Dam is nearing full capacity … Read more

Pakistani crew awaits rescue after cargo ship targeted in Yemen

Pakistani crew

A cargo ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Iran to Yemen and crewed by Pakistani nationals came under attack, diplomatic sources confirmed. According to Pakistani diplomatic sources, there are no reports of any Pakistani casualties in the recent attack on a cargo vessel in Yemen. The sources confirmed that 24 members of the ship’s … Read more

PM Shehbaz hails meeting with President Trump as encouraging

PM Shehbaz

New Jersey: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as “encouraging,” highlighting a renewed momentum in bilateral ties. Speaking to the media in New Jersey, the prime minister said discussions with President Trump covered a wide range of areas including the economy, counterterrorism, minerals, artificial intelligence, information technology, and cryptocurrency. … Read more