The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the full schedule for the 2025 edition of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, reaffirming its position as the most prestigious event in the country’s domestic first-class cricket circuit. This year’s tournament will be staged across four major cities: Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Abbottabad. The action kicks off on October 6, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns until October 15, 2025, providing relief to taxpayers across the country. According to the FBR, the extension has been granted following requests from trade organizations, tax bar associations, and the general public, who had sought additional time to complete … Read more
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the two-year conflict in Gaza is now in Hamas’s hands, as the Islamist militant group weighs a 20-point peace plan championed by President Donald Trump. The plan, described by Trump as “beyond very close” to resolving the crisis, demands Hamas’s disarmament and an immediate ceasefire, among other conditions. … Read more
Every year on October 1, the world observes the International Day of Older Persons, a United Nations-declared occasion to honor the contributions of senior citizens and to bring pressing issues such as social inclusion, legal protection, and equitable healthcare to the attention of governments and societies globally. The United Nations General Assembly, by Resolution 45/106 … Read more
MULTAN: Dozens of villages in Jalalpur Pirwala tehsil of Multan have remained submerged for the past 19 days due to stagnant floodwater, leaving residents in severe distress. The prolonged presence of water has devastated crops and properties, prompting locals to demand urgent measures for water drainage. Authorities have successfully sealed the breach in the Noraja … Read more
Karachi: The city is forecasted to experience warm, dry, and muggy conditions today as sea breezes remain stalled due to a prevailing low-pressure system, weather experts reported. Currently, the temperature in Karachi stands at 28°C, but elevated moisture levels in the air are expected to make it feel considerably warmer. “A combination of high atmospheric … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari extended warm and heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of their 76th National Day, commemorating the founding of the nation in 1949. In his official message issued from the Presidency, President Zardari noted that the people of … Read more
A flotilla carrying international aid to Gaza reported a tense encounter on Wednesday, stating that several unidentified vessels approached its boats during the night, some without navigation lights. According to a statement posted on Telegram by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the unknown vessels have since moved away, but the incident prompted the aid mission to … Read more
Philippines: The death toll from a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Cebu Island has risen to at least 69, with nearly 150 others reported injured, officials confirmed Wednesday. The earthquake hit at 9:59 p.m. local time on Tuesday, near the northern tip of Cebu Island, close to the city of Bogo, … Read more
India’s women’s cricket team opened their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the tournament’s curtain-raiser at Guwahati. The win marked a dominant start for the Indian side in the rain-affected match, setting a strong tone for the rest of their World Cup journey. After being … Read more
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are holding key talks on the country’s economic review. If the review ends successfully, Pakistan is expected to receive the next tranche of about $1.2 billion, which will strengthen foreign reserves and bring financial stability. According to sources, the IMF asked Pakistan to provide updates on the National … Read more
The government has announced increase in petrol and high-speed diesel prices for the next two weeks, starting October 1. According to a notification from the Ministry of Finance, petrol has gone up by Rs4.70, setting the new price at Rs268.68 per litre. High-speed diesel has risen by Rs4.40, with the new rate fixed at Rs276.81 … Read more
The premiere of Lazawal Ishq, promoted as Pakistan’s first reality TV dating show, has sparked major backlash after its first episode went live. Hosted by actress Ayesha Omar and filmed at a villa in Turkey, the show brings together eight Pakistani contestants—four men and four women—who live under one roof to search for “forever love.” … Read more
