Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Govt approves construction of low-cost housing scheme

housing scheme

ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has approved a new scheme for the construction of low-cost housing. The decision was made during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), chaired by the finance minister, where financial support under the Markup Subsidy and Risk Sharing Scheme was approved. At the meeting, Muhammad Aurangzeb approved the … Read more

PSX ends on a bullish note, weekly report

PSX ends on a bullish note, weekly report

Karachi: The Pakistan stock exchange experienced with a positive note during weekly trading with the gaining of 611 points in 100 bench mark. The weeks start with 138,597 points and ends up on 139,207 points, crossing the psychological threshold of 139,200. Despite witnessing three bearish sessions out of five trading days, the market managed to … Read more

South African teen hits record 215 in youth ODI

South African teen hits record 215 in youth ODI

Harare: South African prodigious batter Jorich Van Schalkwyk has etched his name in the annals of Under-19 One-Day International cricket history, reaching a monumental milestone. The young South African opener created a new chapter by smashing the first-ever double century in a Youth ODI International. The 18-year-old opening batter achieved this significant record against the … Read more

Actress Bushra Ansari calls for strict monitoring of Islamic seminaries (madrasa)

Actress Bushra Ansari calls for strict monitoring of Islamic seminaries (madrasas)

Veteran actress Bushra Ansari has expressed profound sorrow and called for sweeping reforms in religious seminaries following the alleged death of a 12-year-old child due to torture by a madrassa teacher in Swat. Known for her outspoken stance on sensitive social issues, Ansari emphasized the urgent need for state intervention and parental responsibility. The tragic … Read more

Terrorist behind Hangu DPO attack, killed in operation

Terrorist behind Hangu DPO attack, killed in operation

Peshawar: After attack on DPO Khalid Mahmood in a militant attack a key terrorist killed in a operation during police operation in the Naryab area of Hangu, the terrorist was involved in the attack of DPO. According to the police source, the operation was launched on intelligence based report on the brief exchange of fire, … Read more

Historic century: Root breaks Bradman’s home record

Historic century: Root breaks Bradman's home record

Manchester: England’s star batter, Joe Root, has surpassed legendary Australian cricketer Sir Don Bradman’s decades-old record, marking another significant milestone in his illustrious Test career. Root’s exceptional form continued as he notched a magnificent century on Friday, the third day of the fourth Test against India in Manchester. Root’s 38th Test century, a stellar innings … Read more

Light rain or drizzle expected in Karachi by evening or night

Light rain or drizzle expected in Karachi by evening or night

Karachi: The skies over Karachi are set to remain partially cloudy today, with the possibility of light rain or drizzle expected in the evening or night. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at 71%. The maximum temperature is anticipated to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Winds are currently blowing … Read more

PM Shehbaz approves Pakistan’s first Skills Impact Bond for youth

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Pakistan’s first Skills Impact Bond aimed at providing employment opportunities to the youth. A review meeting was held on the road map to provide employment to the youth under Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, during which the Prime Minister approved the first Skills Impact Bond of Pakistan. Talking to … Read more

Death toll raises in Thailand-Cambodia clash, 32 hit and 130 injured

Death toll raises in Thailand-Cambodia clash, 32 hit and 130 injured

More 12 people killed in ongoing clash between Thailand and Cambodia over boarder dispute. The both side death toll is standing on the total count of 32. According to the Cambodian officials another 12 individuals killed between dispute of two nation on boarder dispute. The latest casualties have intensified concerns that the dispute could escalate … Read more

FIR registered in alleged murder of TikToker Sameera Rajput

Sameera Rajput

GHOTKI: The Police have registered a case in the alleged murder of TikToker Sameera Rajput at A-Section Police Station. According to details, the case was filed on the complaint of the victim’s daughter, who alleged that Sameera was forcibly made to consume harmful substances. Sameera was initially shifted to Sukkur in critical condition, but despite … Read more

AJK announces to implement a cryptocurrency policy in state

AJK

MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) government has announced the implementation of the cryptocurrency policy in the AJK state by following the full implementation of the crypto policy of the government of Pakistan. This was stated by Food Minister Chaudhry Akbar Ibrahim and Forest Minister Akmal Hussain Sargala while speaking during a cryptocurrency semina. Addressing … Read more

Pakistan-US terrorism dialogues set for August in Islamabad, US State Department

Pakistan-US terrorism dialogues set for August in Islamabad, US State Department

Washington: The US state department has announced the meeting between Pakistan and US is set to take place in Islamabad in August. During the meeting Foreign Secretary Marco Rubio praised Pakistan’s constructive regional initiatives, including its facilitation of infrastructure cooperation with Iran. Foreign Secretary has also highlighted Pakistan’s pivotal role in promoting regional stability and … Read more

US-Pakistan trade agreement expected soon, Says Deputy PM Ishaq Dar

US-Pakistan trade agreement expected soon, Says Deputy PM Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan expects to finalize a trade agreement with the United States soon and seeks access to American markets instead of financial aid. Speaking at the Atlantic Council, a prominent US think tank, Dar described his recent meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as … Read more

NDMA orders spillway release as Rawal Dam water level reaches its full capacity

NDMA orders spillway release as Rawal Dam water level reaches its full capacity

As the water level at Rawal Dam reaches its maximum capacity of 1750 feet, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has announced that the dam’s spillways will be opened today at 6 AM. The decision comes as part of emergency precautions to manage the dangerously high water levels. According to the NDMA spokesperson, the rising … Read more