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Punjab unveils e-taxi program payment structure

Punjab unveils e-taxi program payment structure

Punjab is getting closer to launching Pakistan’s first electric taxi service after the provincial government finalized how the project will be financed. Although the plan was approved earlier this year, the updated framework explains the subsidies, vehicle choices, and how the service will operate. In the first phase, about 1,100 electric taxis will be introduced … Read more

Heavy monsoon spell to hit Sindh from tomorrow

Heavy monsoon spell to hit Sindh from tomorrow

Sindh to experience heavy monsoon rains from tomorrow. Heavy rain with thundershowers is expected in Tharparkar, Badin Umar Kot, Tando Muhammad Khan. Heavy rain with thundershowers is expected in Sukkur, Ghotki, Sanghar, Mirpur Khas and others from August 18. Light to heavy rain is expected in Karachi, including Hyderabad, Jamshoro and others. The rain is … Read more

Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s balanced relation with China, and US

Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s balanced relation with China, and US

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that a heartfelt apology is necessary for achieving political reconciliation, stressing that he will not sacrifice one friend for another. He made these remarks while speaking to the media in Brussels, where overseas Pakistanis welcomed him as a war hero. Munir praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for working … Read more

Cement prices drop in Pakistan: Check new rates here

New Cement Prices in Pakistan - Check latest updates

Cement prices across Pakistan witnessed decline amid extreme weather conditions as heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc. The Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) has reported that the average price of a 50-kg cement bag has fallen by Rs36, now costing Rs1,412 compared to Rs1,448 during the same time last year. Cement prices are different in … Read more

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 16 August 2025

Pakistani rupee registered gains against various foreign currencies in open market as the buying and selling rates of Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound fell on Saturday. On August 16, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at Rs283.45 while selling rate hovered at Rs284.65 according to forex.pk Euro’s (EUR) buying rate stood at Rs329.8 and the … Read more

BTC TO PKR – Today’s Bitcoin price in Pakistan on August 16, 2025

The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 33,211,417 on 16 August 2025. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 33,211,417 Pakistani rupees. The price of Bitcoin fluctuates constantly due to various factors such as market demand, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, and … Read more

BTC TO USD – Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on August 16, 2025

As of 16 August 2025, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stood at $117,450.98. 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: 117,450.98 Dollar The … Read more

Free E-Bikes for Female Teachers- Details here

Free E-Bikes for Female Teachers- Details here

Female teachers in Sialkot will soon receive electric bikes to make their daily travel easier, with support from the local business community. Deputy Commissioner Saba Asghar Ali said this program is part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision to give women teachers safer and more convenient transportation. Applications for the scheme opened earlier this month, … Read more

Karachi board HSC II pre-engineering result announced- Check here

BISE Rawalpindi 12th Class Results 2025 – Top Position Holders

Board of Higher Secondary Education Karachi has announced the results of Intermediate 12th grade Science Pre-Engineering Group annual examinations for 2025. Chairman Interboard Karachi Faqir Muhammad Lakho said that in the Science Pre-Engineering Group examinations, all three first positions were secured by female students, with two female students jointly securing the first position. According to … Read more

BISE Punjab board class 9th results announced- Check online here

How to Check BISE Lahore Board 12th Class Results 2025

Punjab Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has announced annual result of 9th class 2025 on August 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, for all nine educational boards across the province. If you appeared in the 9th class exams this year, you can easily check your Class 10th Result 2025 by visiting the official websites … Read more

Model Nadine Ayoub to represent Palestine at miss universe 2025

Model Nadine Ayoub to represent Palestine at miss universe 2025

Palestinian model Nadine Ayoub has announced that she will represent Palestine at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant. The 74th edition of Miss Universe will take place this November in Pak Kret, Thailand. This marks the first time a contestant from Palestine will participate in the global beauty competition. In an Instagram post, Ayoub stated, “Today, … Read more

Children and women among 570 killed in Karachi traffic tragedies

Children

KARACHI: The city’s roads continue to turn into death traps as traffic accidents have claimed 570 lives in just 227 days of 2025. Rescue officials revealed alarming statistics, stating that 173 people lost their lives specifically in accidents involving heavy traffic vehicles. In the past 36 hours alone, a series of tragic accidents across Karachi … Read more

PDMA Punjab issues heavy rainfall alert for next 24 hours

NDMA’s NEOC issues rain alert for South Punjab

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a warning of heavy rainfall across the province in the next 24 hours. According to a heavy rainfall , the seventh spell of the monsoon is proving to be stronger than earlier phases. Under this system, heavy downpours are expected in various parts of Punjab, … Read more

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan remembered as king of qawwali

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan remembered as king of qawwali

FAISALABAD: Twenty-eight years have passed since the legendary maestro of Qawwali, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, left his fans, yet his voice continues to resonate across the world. Born on October 13, 1948, in Faisalabad, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan received his early musical training from his father and teacher, Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan. With his … Read more

Mufti Kifayatullah injured, son and daughter killed in firing

Mufti Kifayatullah

MALAKAND: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) central leader Mufti Kifayatullah and his wife were injured, while two people lost their lives in a firing incident in Batkhela, Malakand. According to Levies officials, the incident occurred at the residence of JUI’s district chief, Mufti Kifayatullah, when unidentified assailants opened fire. According to Levies officials, Mufti Kafayatullah’s son and … Read more

Army focused only on terrorists, not innocents; says DG ISPR

DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has said that the Pakistan Army does not believe in punishing entire communities for the actions of a single terrorist. “The Army has no interest in taking innocent lives under the guise of counterterrorism,” he stressed. He made these remarks during a special … Read more

Pakistan Navy launches third Hangor class submarine in China

Pakistan Navy

ISLAMABAD: The launching ceremony of submarine PNS/M MANGRO (Desig) was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Project-2, Vice Admiral Abdul Samad graced the occasion as Chief Guest. While addressing the ceremony, Chief Guest stressed the significance of maritime security amid region’s current geo-strategic dynamics. … Read more

Rabi-ul-Awwal Moon likely to be sighted on August 24

Rabi-ul-Awwal

KARACHI: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has issued a forecast regarding the sighting of the Rabi-ul-Awwal moon. According to SUPARCO, the new moon is expected to be visible on August 24. If sighted, the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal — marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) — will fall on Thursday, September 5. SUPARCO said that … Read more

10 people lost their lives in separate road accidents in 24-hours

10 people lost their lives in separate road accidents in 24-hours

ISLAMABAD: A series of road accidents across the city claimed several lives within the past 24 hours, police and rescue officials confirmed. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, citing negligence, over-speeding and heavy traffic as key factors behind the fatal crashes. Police confirmed that a young man and a female TikToker lost their lives … Read more

10-year-old UK prodigy beats grandmaster

10-year-old UK prodigy beats grandmaster

LONDON: A 10-year-old girl from northwest London, Bodhana Sivanandan, has made history in the world of chess by defeating 60-year-old Grandmaster Pete Wells in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championship held in Liverpool. With this remarkable victory, Sivanandan has become the youngest female player ever to defeat a Grandmaster, earning global recognition … Read more

Pakistan to honor 10 sports stars with civil awards

Pakistan to honor 10 sports stars with civil awards

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has announced civil awards for several prominent figures in recognition of their outstanding contributions to sports. According to details, the honors will be conferred on 10 sports personalities, including former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi, who brought glory to the nation through their dedication, hard work and remarkable achievements on … Read more

Former Australia Captain Bob Simpson passes away at 89

Former Australia Captain Bob Simpson passes away at 89

SYDNEY: Former Australian cricket captain and legendary coach Bob Simpson passed away in Sydney on Saturday at the age of 89, according to foreign media reports. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket history, Simpson’s passing marks the end of an era. His impact went beyond batting records he was … Read more

Heat grips Karachi as sea breeze remain suspended

Heat grips Karachi as sea breeze remain suspended

KARACHI: The city is experiencing hot and humid weather as sea breezes remain suspended. The winds are currently blowing from the opposite direction at a speed of 8 km/h, the Met Office reported. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the minimum temperature recorded in the city was 28.1°C, while the current temperature stands at … Read more

PM vows to establish Jinnah Medical Complex of global standards

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Jinnah Medical Complex would be developed as a tertiary care hospital meeting international standards. During a review meeting on Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Center, he directed that all the measures related to the construction of the complex should be completed within the stipulated period of time. The … Read more

Over 20 children hospitalized in Quetta after consuming ice cream

Over 20

QUETTA: More than 20 children were hospitalized in Quetta’s Sariab area after reportedly consuming contaminated ice cream, health officials confirmed on Saturday. Dr. Abdul Hadi, Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Quetta talking to the media said affected children were brought in unconscious from Killi Kechi Beg, Qambrani Road, and Bashir Chowk localities. Medical teams are … Read more

Federal Govt activates 911 emergency helpline amid flood crisis

Federal Govt

ISLAMABAD: On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has immediately activated the 911 emergency helpline across the country. According to a spokesperson, the 911 service will remain functional even in areas where local mobile network towers are damaged or inactive. Under the system, affected citizens can dial … Read more

321 dead, 28 injured in KP due to rains and floods in 48 hours

321 dead

PESHAWAR: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released details of casualties and damages caused by torrential rains and flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 48 hours. According to an NDMA spokesperson, as many as 321 people lost their lives, while 28 others sustained injuries in incidents of flooding, landslides and lightning strikes across … Read more