Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Israeli airstrike targets Gaza School, 28 People killed

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, where displaced people were taking refuge, killed at least 28 civilians, including women and children, on Thursday. Three hospitals in northern Gaza were also ordered to evacuate, putting the lives of patients in danger, according to medics. The airstrike took place in Deir Al-Balah, where many … Read more

WhatsApp Set to Introduce New Image Search Feature

WhatsApp

Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta update for Android users, version 2.24.21.3, aimed at protecting users from misleading or fake images. This new feature, designed to enhance image verification, allows users to quickly confirm the authenticity of images by performing a reverse image search via Google. This capability makes it easier … Read more

Efforts on to provide relief in power tariff by cutting Rs7/8 per unit: Leghari

Efforts on to provide relief in power tariff by cutting Rs7/8 per unit: Leghari

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari says concerted efforts are being made to achieve the target of eight to ten rupees per unit reduction in the electricity tariff in the next few months. Addressing a news conference, here on Thursday, he highlighted efforts to reduce the cost of electricity generation, saying that … Read more

Four Khawarij killed in two separate operations in KP

Security forces kill four Khawarij in two separate operations in KP

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed four Khawarij in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), two Khwarij were sent to hell in an intense exchange of fire during an intelligence-based operation in general area Janikhel of Bannu District. In another operation in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan district, … Read more

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign 27 MoUs valuing $2.2bn in multiple sectors

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign 27 MoUs valuing $2.2bn in multiple sectors

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Thursday signed 27 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) valuing US$2.2 billion in various sectors including industry, agriculture, Information Technology (IT), food, education, mine & minerals, health, petroleum, energy and other areas of mutual cooperation. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Falih … Read more

Government vows major drop in power tariff soon for citizens

Government vows major drop in power tariff soon for citizens

The Federal Minister of Energy announced a goal to cut electricity prices by Rs 8 to 10 per unit, aiming to eventually lower prices to under Rs 10 per unit nationwide. During a press conference, Energy Minister Owais Leghari emphasized that this reduction would help stimulate industrial growth and provide relief to consumers, especially those … Read more

Pakistani IT Firms Gear Up for GITEX Participation

Pakistani IT Firms

The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) Chairman, Sajjad Mustafa Syed, has announced that major IT service providers, startups, and exporters from Pakistan will participate in the GITEX event in Dubai, scheduled for October 14-18. Syed highlighted the significance of GITEX for Pakistan’s economy and its export potential, noting that the event will feature representation from … Read more

Odesa strike by Russia increases casualties to eight

Odesa strike by Russia increases casualties to eight

A Russian missile strike on port facilities in Odesa, Ukraine, has resulted in eight deaths and nine injuries, as reported by authorities on Thursday. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, targeted a civilian container ship registered in Panama, according to Odesa’s governor, Oleg Kiper. He mentioned that the death toll rose after a 26-year-old man … Read more

PM Shehbaz invites Saudi Arabia to invest in Pakistan’s aviation sector

PM Shehbaz invites Saudi Arabia to invest in Pakistan’s aviation sector

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday invited Saudi Arabia to invest in aviation sector especially in the outsourcing of international airports of Pakistan. He was talking to Minister for Investment of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Khalid bin AbdulAziz Al Falih who called on him at the Prime Minister House. The prime minister warmly … Read more

Rain and hailstorm affect various areas of Karachi

Weather update; Rains and gusty winds expected in Karachi, Sindh

Residents of Karachi enjoyed a break from the intense heat on Thursday as brief showers, strong winds, and hailstorms swept through various parts of the city, creating a more pleasant atmosphere. Earlier in the day, Karachi was enduring scorching temperatures when dark clouds moved in, bringing rain and hail to some areas. Regions that experienced … Read more

Car Sales in Pakistan Soar 24% Compared to Last Year

Car Sales

Total units sold reached 10,297, a 24% YoY increase and an 18% MoM increase. The surge was primarily due to the clearance of backlog orders from Suzuki. Economic vehicles, particularly those with engine capacities of 800cc and below, continued to perform strongly, with sales totaling 3,761 units. Car sales in Pakistan experienced a notable rebound … Read more

Afghan national arrested for plotting terror attack during US elections

Afghan national arrested for plotting terror attack during US elections

Afghan national, Nasir Ahmad Tohidi, has been arrested in Oklahoma for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack during the upcoming US elections. The FBI acted following an international report revealing Tohidi’s involvement in an ISIS-backed plan to disrupt the electoral process. Authorities believe Tohidi, along with his nephew and other ISIS operatives, were preparing the attack. … Read more

FIA recovers 3 children missing for 7 years

FIA

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has recovered three children missing for 7 years from Allama Iqbal International Airport of Lahore.

FIA Interpol and Immigration Lahore recovered the missing children. According to FIA, the children were rescued on arrival at Lahore Airport from Italy. On the request of Punjab Police Hafizabad, yellow notices were issued on missing children.

DG FIA Ahmad Ishaq Jahangir appreciated the performance of the team on the recovery of the children and said that Interpol is always trying to recover the missing children.

Ahmad Ishaq Jahangir said that with the integration of the new system of Interpol, a new history has been made, the recovery of missing children is being implemented more effectively.

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PPP willing to adopt 26th Constitutional Amendment even after Oct 25: Sherry

PPP agrees to pass 26th Constitutional Amendment even after Oct 25

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Senator Sherry Rehman said that the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment could be adopted even after October 25. She said this while talking to media persons after the PPP’s delegation meeting with Jamiat Ulema -e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, here on Thursday. When Ms. Rehman asked about … Read more

PAK vs ENG: Joe Root Matches Younis Khan and Javed Miandad’s Test Record

PAK vs ENG

Joe Root’s Double Century Record in Test Cricket. Joe Root equals the double-century records of Pakistan legends Javed Miandad and Younis Khan. Root’s 262 runs in the opening Test of the three-match series against Pakistan in Multan. Former England captain Joe Root has etched his name among cricketing greats by equaling the double-century records of … Read more

Punjab imposes Section 144 in 8 cities of province

Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 in 8 cities of province,  banning all kinds of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, protests and other activities. According to the notification issued by Punjab Home Department, Section 144 was imposed for 3 days in Multan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Vehari, Pakpattan, Okara and Wazirabad. From Thursday, October … Read more

Google’s Imagen 3 AI Image Generator Now Free for Gemini Users

Google

Google officially rolled out its Imagen 3 AI tool to all Google Gemini users on Wednesday, bringing advanced image generation capabilities to a global audience. Initially unveiled during I/O 2024 in May, the tool was later announced in August for a wider rollout across all platforms and languages. What Is the Imagen 3 AI Model? … Read more

Central Florida hit hard as Hurricane Milton destroy homes

Central Florida hit hard as Hurricane Milton destroy homes

Hurricane Milton moved across central Florida on Thursday after hitting the state’s west coast the night before. The storm caused deadly tornadoes, destroyed homes, and left nearly two million people without power. Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday evening as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph (195 kph). By late … Read more

Xiaomi Redmi 14C launched in Pakistan with 5,160mAh battery

Xiaomi Redmi 14C price in Pakistan

Xiaomi’s much-awaited Redmi 14C has finally arrived in Pakistan, exciting smartphone enthusiasts with its budget-friendly price and impressive features. After making its global debut in August, the device is now available across markets in the country. Xiaomi Redmi 14C specifications The Redmi 14C comes with a 6.88-inch IPS LCD, offering HD+ resolution and a smooth … Read more

Nawaz, Bilawal express satisfaction over decline in inflation and interest rate

Nawaz, Bilawal express satisfaction over decline in inflation and interest rate

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and President PML-N Nawaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari have expressed satisfaction over decline in inflation and interest rate. Bilawal called on Nawaz at Punjab House, Islamabad on Thursday. Both leaders were also satisfied with improvement in economic indications and increase in foreign exchange reserves of the country. They … Read more

Israel pledges lethal response to Iran; says Biden and Netanyahu

Israel pledges lethal response to Iran; says Biden and Netanyahu

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Wednesday amidst rising tensions with Iran. Following the call, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed that any Israeli retaliation against Iran would be “lethal, precise, and surprising.” This 30-minute conversation marked the first discussion between Biden and Netanyahu since August, occurring during heightened … Read more

Govt’s top priority to protect lives, property of citizens, vows Gandapur

Govt’s top priority to protect lives, property of citizens, vows Gandapur

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) emphasized that safeguarding the lives and property of citizens remains the government’s top priority. During a grand Jirga in Peshawar, hosted by KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur, several key figures were in attendance, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, and leaders from various … Read more

Pakistan’s Petrol, Diesel Prices to Rise – Check New Expected Rates

petrol price in Pakistan

Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to rise from October 16, 2024. Petrol prices may rise by Rs5 per litre, while diesel could see a significant jump of Rs13 per litre. The hikes reflect recent global price spikes in crude oil, petrol, and diesel. LAHORE: Amid the government’s ongoing efforts to control inflation, fuel prices … Read more

Pakistan at good place on economic front, open for business: Aurangzeb

Pakistan at good place on economic front, open for business, Says Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Thursday expressed optimism about Pakistan’s prospects, stating the country was at a good place on economic front and open to business. Addressing the Pakistan Saudi Arabia Business Forum, Aurangzeb highlighted government policies aimed at strengthening the private sector to lead the country’s business … Read more

BTC TO USD – Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on Oct 10, 2024

As of Oct 10, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stood at $60641.87. Bitcoin’s value in dollars reflects the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market. Investors and enthusiasts closely monitor these fluctuations to make informed decisions regarding buying, selling, or holding Bitcoin. Bitcoin price in Dollar Today Bitcoin to USD Rate: 60641.87 Dollar The price … Read more

Kamala Harris surpasses $1bn in funds for her presidential campaign

Kamala Harris surpasses $1bn in funds for her presidential campaign

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has raised over $1 billion since launching her campaign. Her fundraising efforts far surpass those of former president Donald Trump, who has gathered around $430 million in the past three months. Although other candidates have hit the billion-dollar mark before, Harris’ rapid pace gives her a significant advantage. The official … Read more

Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance challenged in SC

Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance challenged in SC

ISLAMABAD: The Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance 2024 has been challenged in the Supreme Court (SC). A petition has been filed by Akmal Khan in the SC, contesting the constitutionality of the Practice and Procedure Ordinance 2024 and seeking to have its notification, issued on September 20, declared unconstitutional and unlawful. This ordinance, introduced by … Read more

PTI leader Zartaj Gul’s name removed from PCL

PTI leader

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Couert (IH) has ordered removal of former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) leader Zartaj Gul’s name from the passport control list(PCL).

A hearing was held in the Islamabad High Court on the petition to remove the name of Member National Assembly Zartaraj Gul from PCL.

Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri heard the case, leader PTI’s lawyer Advocate Tariq Usman appeared in the court.

During the hearing, the court was informed that Zartaj Gul’s name has been removed from the passport control list. The Immigration and Passport Department submitted the report to the Islamabad High Court.

The report said that there is no restriction on the PTI leader to go abroad and there is no restriction on him to get a new passport, the court is requested to dispose of this petition.

It may be recalled that Zartaj Gul’s name was included in the PCL due to the Dera Ghazi Khan case at the request of the Home Department of Punjab, after which he approached the court through his lawyer, Advocate Usman Tariq.

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