Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Gandapur pays tribute to martyred soldiers in Karak, Mohmand operations

Gandapur

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, on Wednesday expressed heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of three martyred security personnel in Mohmand and Karak operations.

In a statement issued here, the CM prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks and patience for the bereaved families.

“We share the grief of the mourning families equally,” said Ali Amin Gandapur.

The CM saluted the sacrifices of the security forces who laid down their lives for the country and the nation.

He added that the security forces have made unparalleled sacrifices for peace in the country and emphasized that the entire nation stands united with them in the fight against terrorism.

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Gold rate in Pakistan on Jan 8 up by Rs1,000 to Rs277,000/tola

Gold rate in Pakistan

The gold rate in Pakistan further increased by Rs1,000 to Rs277,000 per tola in the local market on Wednesday (Jan 8). The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold increased by Rs858, bringing it to Rs237,483. Globally, gold prices also rose by $10 on Wednesday, reaching $2,652 per ounce, along with an added premium of … Read more

Younis Khan appointed as Afghanistan mentor for Champions Trophy

Younis Khan appointed as Afghanistan mentor for Champions Trophy

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been named the mentor for Afghanistan’s cricket team ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced the appointment on Wednesday, confirming that Younis will join the team before the tournament begins in Pakistan. Younis Khan, who amassed 10,099 runs in 118 Test matches, previously … Read more

PHC restrains ECP for taking action against KP CM Gandapur  

PHC

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court(PHC) suspended the November 20 notice sent by the Election Commission of Pakistan to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

Justice S.M Attique Shah and Justice Faheem Wali of Peshawar High Court heard the petition of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur against the notice of the ECP.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that the Election Commission had issued a notice to Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur regarding assets, earlier the ECP had issued a similar notice which was suspended by the court.

Justice S.M Attique Shah said that once the court suspended the notice, then how can the Election Commission send the notice again. The lawyer should have filed a contempt of court petition.

The petitioner’s counsel said that there is a difference between the old notice and the present notice.

The court suspended the notice issued by the Election Commission to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 20, restrained the ECP from taking action against the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and sought a reply from the commission.

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ICC fines Pakistan for slow over rate in Cape Town Test

ICC fines Pakistan for slow over rate in Cape Town Test

The Pakistan cricket team has been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during the Cape Town Test against South Africa. The International Cricket Council (ICC) imposed a penalty of 25% of the match fee and docked five points from Pakistan’s World Test Championship (WTC) tally after the team fell five overs short of the … Read more

Driving license in Punjab latest fee – January 2025

Driving license in Punjab latest fee - January 2025

The Punjab government has announced a substantial hike in driving license fees across the province, including major cities like Lahore and Rawalpindi. This marks the first fee revision in 20 years, with significant increases for both motorcycle and car licenses. New Fee Structure Motorcycles: An annual fee of Rs930, plus a Rs50 test fee. This … Read more

Another polio case detected in Pakistan

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Another polio casehas been confirmed in Pakistan, total number of children affected by crippling disease last year has risen to 69.

A 13-month-old girl from Tank district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was affected by polio last year, but the case has been officially confirmed now.

The total number of children affected by polio in Pakistan last year has risen to 69, according to authorities.

In 2024, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported 21 cases, Balochistan 27, Sindh 19, while Punjab and Islamabad recorded one case each.

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Qatar Airways rejects reports of office closures in Pakistan

Qatar Airways rejects reports of office closures in Pakistan

Qatar Airways has refuted claims about shutting down its offices in Pakistan, confirming that all operations are running as usual. In a statement shared on social media platform X on Wednesday, the airline clarified: “Qatar Airways flights to and from Pakistan are operating as usual, and our offices remain open.” “Recent published reports claiming that … Read more

Vay’s remote-operated EV rides launch in Las Vegas

Vay’s remote-operated EV rides launch in Las Vegas

While giants like Waymo dominate autonomous ride-hailing, German startup Vay is making waves with its innovative approach. Offering remotely-operated electric vehicles (EVs) in Las Vegas, Vay delivers rides at half the price of Uber and Lyft. Unlike fully autonomous systems, Vay’s vehicles aren’t driverless in the traditional sense. Instead, a human operator remotely navigates the … Read more

44 dead bodies of homeless people found in Karachi since Dec

Karachi

KARACHI: As many as 44 dead bodies of homeless people have been found in Karachi since December 2024.

Since December 2024, 44 drug addicts, including a woman, have died in Karachi, out of which 13 drug addicts died due to cold.

The spokesman of the social organization says that 13 out of 44 drug addicts died due to cold, these people did not have warm clothes, bed and blankets to fight the cold. Increases in consumption, drug overdoses, and colds are leading to the death of drug addicts.

Most of the drug addicts who die of cold have not been identified due to their homelessness.

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Eight died, 21 injured in raod accidents in Balochistan

12 injured in Jamshoro multiple-vehicle-collision

QUETTA: At least 8 people died and many were injured in separate traffic accidents in Zhob and Lasbela areas of Balochistan.

6 people were killed and 7 others injured as a result of a collision between a car and a tractor near Zhob.

According to Levies officials, 7 injured in the accident have been shifted to the hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

On the other hand, 2 people were killed and 14 people were injured as a result of a collision between a coach and a truck at Zero Point in Lasbela District.

According to rescue sources, the injured have been shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital Uthal.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra expected to launch at MWC 2025

Xiaomi 15 Ultra expected to launch at MWC 2025

Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its highly anticipated 15 Ultra smartphone, with rumors suggesting a global launch at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025. The event is set to take place in early March in Barcelona, following the phone’s Chinese debut at the end of February. Continuing last year’s pattern, the 15 Ultra will … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives Karachi

PM calls for sustainable growth, claims economy back on its feet

KARACHI: Prime Minister  Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived here in Karachi on a day long visit on Wednesday.

Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and top government officials welcomed the prime minister upon his arrival here at Faisal Air base.

Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State Ali Pervez Malik are also accompanying the prime minister.

The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the Federal Board of Revenue’s Faceless Customs Assessment System installed at the Karachi Port Trust.

The facility aims to improve transparency in customs clearance and reduce clearance time.

The prime minister, who will also visit the South Asia Pakistan Terminal at the Port, had instructed the installation of this automation system during his last visit to Karachi.

He will also visit the Pakistan Stock Exchange and attend the ceremony to award it the title of the second-best-performing stock exchange in the world in 2024.

Prime Minister Shehbaz will also attend as a special guest the launching ceremony of the Agha Khan University’s Manual of Clinical Practice Guidelines.

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Is Osama Khaild Butt is Maya Ali’s Taaya Abu? Find out how

Is Osama Khaild Butt is Maya Ali’s Taaya Abu? Find out how

Pakistani Actor Osama Khalid Butt’s Humorous Relationship with Maya Ali The video went viral, sparking memes and jokes. The move highlights their on-screen chemistry and off-screen camaraderie. Pakistani actor Osama Khalid Butt recently sent social media into a frenzy with a hilarious revelation about his relationship with fellow actor Maya Ali. Addressing long-standing fan speculation … Read more

Nida Yasir reveals surprising details about Neelam Muneer’s husband’s Nationality

Nida Yasir reveals surprising details about Neelam Muneer’s husband’s Nationality

Neelam Muneer married in a private ceremony in Dubai. Neelam shared a photoshoot with her husband, Muhammad Rashid, who wore an Arabic kandoora. Nida Yasir clarified his husband’s nationality during her show “Good Morning Pakistan.” Famous Pakistani actress Neelam Muneer recently made headlines after marrying in an intimate ceremony in Dubai. The wedding, attended only … Read more

95 dead as 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Xizang, China

Earthquake shake Swat and surrounding areas

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook the northern foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet’s sacred city on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 95 dead and 130 injured, Chinese authorities reported. Neighboring Nepal, Bhutan, and India also felt tremors as buildings swayed in the quake’s aftermath. The epicenter, located in Tingri County—often called the northern gateway to … Read more

Ananya Panday opens up about her viral ‘Struggle’ moment with Siddhant Chaturvedi

Ananya Panday opens up about her viral ‘Struggle’ moment with Siddhant Chaturvedi

Ananya Panday has faced criticism for her controversial comments on Star Kids. Despite the trolling, Panday turned the viral moment into a joke in her web series “Call Me Bae.” She now focuses on leveraging social media to her advantage, not letting it burden her. Since her debut, Ananya Panday’s journey in the Hindi film … Read more