Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Karachi Police and KU to further promote cooperation, Javed Alam Odho

Karachi Police and KU to further promote cooperation, Javed Alam Odho

Karachi Police and University of Karachi will further promote cooperation. Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho appreciated role of Criminology Department in Educational & research activities. He said modern research and practical training are foundation through which students of Criminology can play an effective role in the investigation and research of crimes in the future. … Read more

Moon sighted in Pakistan: Jumada al-Awwal 1447 begins tomorrow

Moon sighted in Pakistan: Jumada al-Awwal 1447 begins tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The crescent for Jumada-al-Awwal 1447 AH has been sighted in Pakistan, and consequently, the first day of the Islamic month will fall on Friday, October 24, 2025. The announcement was made following a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee held under the chairmanship of Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad to determine the sighting of the … Read more

Hajj 2026: How Much Will It Cost ? Full Package Details Released

Hajj 2026: How Much Will It Cost ? Full Package Details Released

Hajj 2026: How Much Will It Cost ? Ministry of Religious Affairs officially announced  Hajj packages, and details are now available. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs also shared some great news for Pilgrims, revealing that approximately 3.5 billion rupees will be refunded to those going for Hajj in 2025. The payment process is expected to … Read more

KW&SC Marks One Year of Complaint Management Centre; Mayor Karachi Vows Continued Reforms

KW&SC Marks One Year of Complaint Management Centre; Mayor Karachi Vows Continued Reforms

KARACHI: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) marked the first anniversary of its Complaint Management Centre (CMC) with a ceremony held at the Chairman’s Secretariat, Karsaz. The event was attended by Mayor Karachi and KW&SC Chairman Barrister Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui, CEO Ahmad Ali Siddiqui, COO Engineer Asadullah Khan, Director Training Elahi Bakhsh Bhutto, Director … Read more

Hockey Federation decides not to send Team to India for Junior Hockey World Cup

Hockey Federation decides not to send Team to India for Junior Hockey World Cup

Hockey Federation decides not to send Team to India for Junior Hockey World Cup. Indian authorities have been informed in writing. Secretary PHF Rana Mujahid said that in current situation, players cannot be put at security risk. He said that if a match is offered at a neutral venue, it can be reconsidered. He said … Read more

Senior officer of ISL police committed suicide

Senior officer of ISL police committed suicide

Senior officer of ISL police committed suicide due to depression. Adeel Akbar, posted in Islamabad, belonged to Gujrat district. Adeel Akbar belonged to 46th common of  Police Service of Pakistan. He was the topper of his batch in CSS. Adeel Akbar was also reported to have Dengue Positive yesterday. Despite Dengue, Adeel Akbar was always … Read more

PM unveils support package for industrial and agricultural sectors

PM unveils

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special relief package for industries and agriculture sectors. During a meeting with a delegation comprising experts from the industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as representatives of the business community, the Prime Minister unveiled the package aimed at supporting industrial growth and strengthening the agricultural sector. … Read more

Silver rates in Pakistan today

Silver rates in Pakistan today

Silver rates across Pakistan remained steady on Thursday October 23, 2025 reflecting balanced supply and demand in local bullion markets. According to the latest data from the Sarafa Bazaar, 1 tola of silver was priced at Rs. 5,207 while 10 grams cost Rs. 4,463 The per-gram rate stood at Rs. 446.3 These rates were uniform … Read more

Mamdani, Cuomo clash in final NYC mayoral debate ahead of November vote

Mamdani, Cuomo clash in final NYC mayoral debate ahead of November vote

In the final showdown before the November 4 New York City mayoral election, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa faced off Wednesday at LaGuardia Community College in Queens. The debate largely followed expected lines, with candidates focusing their attacks and defenses on familiar territory—each other’s records, former President Donald Trump, … Read more

Great wall becomes stage for first joint fashion show between Pakistan and China

Great wall becomes stage for first joint fashion show between Pakistan and China

The runway event is a spectacular celebration of the longstanding friendship between the nations, highlighting cultural diplomacy through fashion.

Indispensable, not a matter of choice: Pakistan envoy stresses importance of Pak–US ties

Indispensable, not a matter of choice: Pakistan envoy stresses importance of Pak–US ties.

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has described relations between Islamabad and Washington as “indispensable,” emphasising the need for sustained engagement and cooperation between the two nations amid evolving global challenges. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “The Future of the US–Pakistan Relationship” at the Future Security Forum 2025 in Washington, … Read more

Pakistani home cook Sunia Imran secures victory at UK National Curry Week

Pakistani home cook Sunia Imran secures victory at UK National Curry Week

LONDON: The UK National Curry Week Cook-Off 2025 concluded with a triumphant winner: Sunia Imran. The rising home chef defeated competitors in the intense contest judged by celebrity experts from culinary titans like Master Chef and The Great British Menu cementing her reputation for flawless Pakistani and South Asian flavors. The intense contest featured six … Read more

Pakistan Army firmly countering khawarij threat, says DG ISPR

Pakistan Army

ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has stated that Pakistan has taken effective and targeted measures against the presence of Khawarij (militant elements) in Afghanistan and remains fully prepared to defend the country against any act of aggression. Speaking during an interactive session with students and faculty at … Read more

US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills.

MOSCOW/KYIV/WASHINGTON: The United States hit Russia’s major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms. The new sanctions were unveiled one day after plans for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump … Read more

Internet cable fault yet to be fully fixed, admits IT Secretary

Internet cable

ISLAMABAD: Secretary Information Technology has acknowledged that the fault in Pakistan’s undersea internet cable has not yet been fully rectified, though restoration work is ongoing. Briefing the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications, the IT Secretary said that efforts by the international consortium responsible for maintenance are continuing. In the meantime, Pakistan’s … Read more

Global health experts to gather in Karachi for Health Asia Exhibition

Global health

KARACHI: The 22nd Health Asia International Exhibition is being held to promote innovation, research, and global collaboration in Pakistan’s healthcare sector, marking a new chapter in the country’s medical advancement. Organized by E-Commerce Gateway Pakistan in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the three-day event will … Read more

Power outages and chaos as fierce winds batter New Zealand

Power outages and chaos as fierce winds batter New Zealand.

WELLINGTON: Powerful winds reaching speeds of up to 155 km/h (96 mph) have torn through New Zealand, leaving around 90,000 homes without power and causing widespread disruption across the country. The severe weather has prompted authorities to issue rare red wind warnings the highest alert level for regions including Canterbury and Wellington, though these were … Read more