Humayun Saeed is one of Pakistan’s biggest superstars. He’s a successful actor and producer, and among the few who are still making hit films in the country. People love watching him on screen. This year, he appeared in Love Guru on the big screen and is currently winning hearts on TV as Zaviyar Manto in … Read more
KARACHI: To ease the pressure of rising electricity bills and promote clean energy, the Sindh government has launched a program to provide free solar panels to low-income families using up to 100 electricity units a month. The Sindh Energy Department is still accepting applications from eligible households. Families that qualify based on their electricity usage … Read more
LAHORE: Faisal Siddiqui, CEO of Daewoo Group, has alleged that his company is facing threats and pressure from bureaucrats while carrying out cleanliness projects in Mailsi and Burewala under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Suthra Punjab initiative. Speaking on the Bol News program “Bol Reports with Batool Rajpoot”, Siddiqui said his company won the contract … Read more
LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday revealed that Pakistan has video proof of all six Indian fighter jets shot down by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the recent Marka-e-Haq conflict. Speaking at a seminar titled “Global Impacts of Pakistan’s Military and Diplomatic Victories over India” held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Naqvi praised the armed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government is giving top priority to digitising Pakistan’s economy and moving towards a cashless system. Chairing a meeting on Sunday about the cashless economy, the prime minister directed all provincial chief secretaries to fully support the federal government in expanding the Raast digital payment system to … Read more
PESHAWAR: Mobile phone companies, in partnership with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), have announced free calls for people living in flood-hit areas to help them stay connected during the ongoing crisis. According to a statement issued on Sunday, mobile operators are offering free on-net calls (within the same network) to subscribers in affected regions. Even … Read more
PESHAWAR: More than 150 people are missing in northwest Pakistan after devastating flash floods that have already claimed at least 344 lives across the country, officials said on Sunday. Rescue teams are working day and night in heavy rain and thick mud, trying to pull survivors and bodies from homes crushed under huge boulders. “In … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced new petrol and diesel prices for the next two weeks. According to the Finance Ministry, the petrol price will stay the same at Rs264.61 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel has been cut by Rs12.84 to Rs272.99 per litre. Petrol Price in Pakistan Today Prices w.e.f … Read more
Maria B, a well-known Pakistani fashion designer and businesswoman, owns one of the country’s top clothing and perfume brands. She is admired for her elegant luxury clothing lines and often features leading local and international celebrities in her campaigns. Maria B openly shares her views on feminism, LGBTQ issues, and global affairs alongside her work … Read more
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has flown from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Alaska for a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks come at a critical stage in the Ukraine war, with Trump warning of “serious consequences” if Putin refuses to engage in peace negotiations. A senior U.S. official told reporters … Read more
Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia, a beautiful island nation in the western Pacific Ocean, have officially established diplomatic relations. The signing ceremony took place on Friday in New York at Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, and Ambassador Jeem S. Lippwe of Micronesia … Read more
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Friday declared a day of mourning after deadly flash floods claimed at least 229 lives across the province. During relief operations, an MI-17 helicopter of the KP government crashed while carrying supplies to Salarzai in Bajaur. All five crew members on board embraced martyrdom. Expressing deep sorrow, KP … Read more
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has issued a Rs75 commemorative coin to honor the sacrifices of the armed forces during Markha-e-Haq and to celebrate Independence Day. The coin will be available across the country from August 15, 2025. According to the State Bank, the federal government approved the coin to pay tribute to the … Read more
Hania Aamir is currently one of Pakistan’s biggest stars. Among the new generation of actors, she’s one of the few who has managed to break barriers and earn global fame. Her acting talent, combined with her strong social media presence, has made her a household name. Fans adore her not only in Pakistan but all … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an urgent meeting to review the country’s recent heavy rains and flood situation. The meeting, chaired by the prime minister, is currently underway. Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider, is briefing the prime minister on the latest situation, according to sources. The … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has issued new rules for the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), giving it stronger powers to act against online criminals, the News reported. Under the new rules, the NCCIA can now freeze properties in Pakistan, but only with the approval of the agency’s Director General. The Director General’s approval … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The names of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilots who shot down Indian aircraft in the historic “Marka-e-Haq” have finally been made public. In a special ceremony, President Asif Ali Zardari awarded these brave airmen, fulfilling the nation’s wish to know the faces, names, and ranks of its heroes. These PAF “falcons” not only … Read more
Pharmaceutical R&D companies in China are increasingly turning to local suppliers for an essential lab material called reagents. Industry executives say the company aims to cut costs and speed up delivery times with this shift. For years, foreign suppliers like Thermo Fisher Scientific (U.S.) and Merck (Germany) dominated China’s reagent market, selling the compounds used … Read more
