Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan’s salaried class to face decrease in pays

Good news for government employees!

Pakistan’s Salary class are the only one in the Asia-Pacific region who will record a substantial decrease in salaries made next year on the back of rising inflation and depreciation of the Pakistani rupee. According to a report released by mobility consultancy ECA International that the average real salary increase in Pakistan is expected to be negative, … Read more

26 foreign players register for PSL fifth edition

26 foreign players register for PSL fifth edition

Pakistan Super League fifth edition’s preparations continue in full swing, 26 foreign players have registered for PSL Season 5 most of them are British players. According to details, 26 players registered for the PSL Diamond category, 5 from Sri Lanka, 12 from the West Indies, 11 from South Africa, 2 from Afghanistan, 3 from Australia, … Read more

Karachi receives first shower of winter

karachi rain

The weather became pleasant with light rain and cool breeze in different areas of Karachi. According to details, the first rain of winter showered in various areas including Sadar, II Chandigarh Road, Tower, Boat Basin, MA Jinnah Road and Korangi. Sardar Sarfraz, director of the meteorological department, said that rainfall is predeicted throughout Sindh. Light … Read more

Govt should make policy to boost Small and Medium Enterprises: FPCCI

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Thursday demanded of the government to formulate a new and modern policy to boost the important sector of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It also asked the government to appoint a competent and well-versed Chief Executive Officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority … Read more

US is a long-term partner of Pakistan: US Embassy

Spokesman of US Embassy Pakistan

Spokesman of US Embassy Pakistan said that The United States is a steadfast and long-term partner of Pakistan, especially in the area of energy sector development. On Thursday, November 14, leaders from academia, the private sector, and government celebrated the successes of this partnership: the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E). Started in … Read more

Provincial Development Working Party approved development schemes

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved three development schemes of Agriculture Sector, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education (SHC&ME) and Irrigation Sector with an estimated cost of Rs. 10808.375 million. These schemes were approved in the 25th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of current fiscal year 2019-20 presided over the Chairman P&D Board Habib-ur-Rehman Gilani. The approved development schemes included as Acquisition of Land for Establishment of Model Markets at Rawalpindi, DG Khan & Sheikhupura / Gujranwala and Earth Filling / Construction of Boundary Wall at the cost of Rs. 1,048.203 million, Expansion of C.P.E Institute of Cardiology, Multan (Construction of New OPD & Inpatient Block) at the cost of Rs. 3,266.909 million and Construction of Dadhocha Dam, Rawalpindi at the cost of Rs. 6,493.263 million. Provincial Secretary P&D Imran Sikandar Baloch, all Members of the Planning & Development Board, Provincial Secretaries of concerned departments, Assistant Chief Coordination Syed Naveed Iqbal, Planning Officer Coordination Muhammad Rashid and other senior representatives of the relevant Provincial Departments

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved three development schemes of Agriculture Sector, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education (SHC&ME) and Irrigation Sector with an estimated cost of Rs. 10808.375 million. These schemes were approved in the 25th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) of current fiscal year 2019-20 presided over the Chairman P&D Board … Read more

Karachi: 4 Year Old Boy was Raped in his School

Karachi: A 4 year old boy from Karachi was allegedly raped multiple times in his school. According to people who are reporting the incident on social media, the child was raped by the school security guard and a sweeper. The horrendous incident allegedly took place in the Beacon Light School of Gulshan-e-Maymar, Karachi. His mother … Read more

COAS visits Armoured Corps Centre in Nowshera

COAS visits Armoured Corps Centre in Nowshera

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Armored Corps Center Nowshera, and also held several important meetings. According to a statement issued by the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), General Qamar Javed Bajwa lauded the Armoured Corps’ performance in different forms of combat during a visit to the Armoured Corps Centre here in Nowshera, … Read more

Upcoming project would benefit every Pakistani, Sindh Energy Minister

imtiaz ahmed

The Sindh Solar Energy Project of the Government of Sindh, which is being executed with assistance of the World Bank, will be helpful in achieving the goal of 100 per cent electrification of the province with most affordable price of electricity for the consumers. Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh stated this while speaking as … Read more

Oxford University Press announced Big Read Asia Winners

OUP

Oxford University Press (OUP), the world’s largest university press, today announced the names of winners of Oxford Big Read Asia, an annual reading and writing campaign for primary and secondary students. From Pakistan, Hasan Adil who studies in class 8 at Siddeeq Public School, Islamabad, won the Special Commendation prize in the Level 3 (classes … Read more

Man who sexually assault woman blame victim’s dressing

Richard Duncan

A man found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on the street in Ireland defended himself by saying that it’s not his fault  and the woman should have covered up her body. According to the details, Richard Duncan was arrested in February 2017 after he sexually assault a woman who left a night club in … Read more

Meeting of Cabinet Committee for Finance headed by Hashim Jawan

punjab finance minister

Punjab government approved appointment on vacant posts of Housing and Town Planning Company, Fisheries and Wildlife, Ombudsman office, and Infrastructure Development Authority on Thursday. The approval was given in 19th meeting of Cabinet Committee for Finance headed by Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakhat, attended by provincial minister industry and trade Mian Aslam Iqbal, Advisor … Read more

Famous Islamic scholar Sheikh Fahd dies in Saudi jail

Saudi fahd al qadi

A well-known Islamic scholar died in a Saudi Arabian prison on Tuesday having been detained since 2016 after sending a “secret advice letter” to the Royal Court, reported Prisoners of Conscience. The group focuses on the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Fahd Al-Qadi was one of the most prominent religious preachers affiliated with … Read more

Murtaza Wahab inaugurates 13th NICVD chest pain unit in Karachi

murtaza wahab

Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated a unit inaugurated NICVD chest pain unit of the cardiac health facility at Lyari General Hospital. According to the details, spokesperson of Sindh Government and Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh on Law, Environment and Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision is to provide best medical … Read more

Foreign Services Academy offers a training program

LCCI

A 19-member delegation of Foreign Services Academy Thursday visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry and had a well over two hours long meeting with LCCI Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad. Foreign Diplomats asked a number of questions from the LCCI Vice President who gave well directed and knowledge-based answers regarding Pakistan’s external … Read more

Azadi march was largest political sit in

maulana fazl

Maulana Fazl Ur Rehman, Chief of Jamiat Ulma e Islam said, we set up the biggest political sitting of the country’s history. According to the details, Maulana Fazl Ur Rehman spoke to media and told that Chaudhry Brothers of gujranwala had been visiting us during the sit-in, they still come with goodwill gesture, but the government … Read more

Pakistan will never recognize Israel: FO

Muhammad Faisal gives weekly briefing

Foreign Office spokesman Dr. Mohammad Faisal has said that we will never change our policy of non-recognition of Israel and we stand with the Palestinians. According to the details, while giving the weekly press briefing. Foreign Office spokesperson said that we have no expectation from India lockdown in Indian Occupied Kashmir continues for 103 consecutive … Read more

14 people killed by lightening in Tharparkar

heavy rains in Tharparkar

Hyderabad: At least 14 people were killed in heavy rains in Tharparkar. According to details, 14 people, including six women, were killed as a result of lightning incident during the rains, while 10 people were injured in a lightning strike, injured were shifted to the hospital. Rescue sources said that dozens of cattle have died … Read more

Women driver are actually better than men: study

women driver

Women drivers are not the worst on earth as it is usually assumed, it’s not a joke, and new research related to driving skills will blow up your mind. Female drivers have had to endure cruel jokes for decades, about their parking abilities, with men widely regarded to be more capable behind a steering wheel. … Read more

U.S. Embassy contributed in Ten Billion Tree Tsunami

US

According to Information Office, Public Affairs Section, and U.S. Embassy Islamabad that we all have a role to play in caring for our environment. To contribute to Pakistan’s “Ten Billion Tree Tsunami” afforestation initiative, the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Climate Change joined forces at a tree planting event on the United States Embassy … Read more

Nawaz Sharif’s body swells due to high doses of medicine: Maryam Aurangzeb

PML-N demands resignation of Prime Minister Imran over sugar report

Maryam Aurangzeb said that a medical board meeting was held to review the health of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. She said that the doctors expressed concern over the condition of Nawaz Sharif’s deteriorated health. According to details, spokesperson Muslim League-N Maryam Aurangzeb has said that due to the high dose of the medicine, Nawaz … Read more

Nawaz Sharif was more secure in jail, Fawad Chaudhary

fawad chaudhary

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary said, Nawaz Sharif has a threat from his own party and family. Nawaz Sharif was safe in Jail, he added. Maryam Nawaz, Shahbaz Sharif, Khuwaja Asif and Ahsan Iqbal are in the race to replace NS in Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz. While talking to media Fawad Chaudhary … Read more

India is under the influence of severe extremism: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that India, who claim to be the world’s largest democracy, is under the influence of severe extremism. while addressing an International Margalla Dialogue Conference in the Federal Capital, PM Imran said that Its been more than 100 days since the curfew was imposed in Kashmir. Kashmiri leaders have been detained, … Read more

Ongoing Baghdad protests leave two dead, dozens injured

Baghdad protests kills two more

Two more people were killed and dozens are injured during anti-government protests in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad here on Thursday. Clashes between protesters and security forces in central Baghdad killed two people and wounded 42, sources said. According to the security source, the riot police used tear gas in their attempt to disperse the protesters. The … Read more

Another video of Rabi Pirzada surfaces on social media

Rabi Pirzada

Days after Rabi Pirzada’s controversial videos got leaked on social media, the singer and actress announced a new beginning of life after quitting the showbiz. Rabi Pirzada released a new video on social media, stating of reaffirming her commitment to quit the entertainment industry in order to focus on fulfilling her religious obligations. In this … Read more

Mobile phones commercial imports shoot up by 110%

Mobile phones commercial imports shoot up by 110%

The successful implementation of the new mobile phone registration system, introduced by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has resulted in a significant increase in commercial imports of mobile phones. According to statistics available with the media, commercial import of mobile phones has increased by 110 per cent in one year. In the year 2018, 9,564,424 … Read more

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper makes big announcement

Esper

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper announces permanent deployment of 600 troops from Syria. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says US troops are evacuating from northeastern Syria, but close to 600 US troops will be deployed to monitor oil installations. The US defense added that if NATO increased the number of troops in Syria, the number … Read more

The ‘selected’ Prime Minister is befooling the nation: Shahbaz Sharif

Shahbaz Sharif addresses Lahore

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday has said that the game of Prime Minister Imran Khan and his political team against Former PM Nawaz Sharif is condemnable. He addresses a press conference after consultation meeting of senior party leaders in Lahore. Shehbaz Sharif said that … Read more