ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a new oil refining policy aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s energy sector by reducing dependence on imported fuel and incr
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced its first-ever four-year Hajj policy for 2027–2030, marking a major shift towards digital governance, transparency, and improved servi
LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering extending summer vacations for schools located in flood-affected areas as persistent monsoon rains continue to disrupt normal life
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a new oil refining policy aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s energy sector by reducing dependence on imported fuel and incr
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s electricity consumers may soon face another increase in power bills as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reviews a proposal
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced its first-ever four-year Hajj policy for 2027–2030, marking a major shift towards digital governance, transparency, and improved servi
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a new oil refining policy aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s energy sector by reducing dependence on imported fuel and incr
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s electricity consumers may soon face another increase in power bills as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) reviews a proposal
AJK: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate the recent unrest in
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has revised fuel prices for the start of the new week, providing a slight relief in petrol rates while increasing the pr
ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis are set to enjoy seven holidays during August 2026, as the month includes five Sundays along with two official public holidays announced by the federal g
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has hinted at a possible reduction in petrol prices in Pakistan, saying the public can expect “good news&rdqu
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially launched the Income Tax Returns 2026 filing process, urging individuals and businesses across Pakistan to submit t
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has finalized a mobile application aimed at simplifying the registration process for retailers under the government’s fixed tax scheme
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced its first-ever four-year Hajj policy for 2027–2030, marking a major shift towards digital governance, transparency, and improved servi
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Karachi: The Sindh Government will soon introduce its first comprehensive Sports Policy aimed at the development and promotion of sports across the province. This was announce
Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final, securing their second World Cup title and ending a remarkable tournament with an i
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A fresh debate over the impact of social media on Pakistan’s younger generation has erupted after Punjab Assembly member Hina Parvez Butt strongly criticised TikTok Live
LAHIORE: A Lahore sessions court on Monday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Saqib Chaddar and his wife, Samira, until July 28 i
LAHORE: A Lahore court on Wednesday sent podcaster Rehan Tariq on a six-day physical remand in connection with a blasphemy and cybercrime case, allowing investigators addition
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LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering extending summer vacations for schools located in flood-affected areas as persistent monsoon rains continue to disrupt normal life
KARACHI: Fresh CCTV footage showing a man allegedly harassing a woman in Karachi’s Keamari area has surfaced online, prompting police to intensify efforts to identify an
KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially declared Wednesday, July 29, 2026, as a public holiday across the province to mark the annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitt
HYDERABAD: Hundreds of mourners (Azadars) undertaking long-distance pilgrimages on foot to the Shrine of Masooma-e-Sindh in Agham Kot are reportedly facing severe hardships du
Karachi: When a person's heart suddenly stops beating or breathing ceases, the correct and timely application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life. Recognizi
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KARACHI: The HIV outbreak linked to Karachi’s Valika Hospital has deepened concerns after the number of HIV-positive children rose to 80, leaving affected families deman
KARACHI: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has linked the increasing number of HIV infections in Pakistan to risky behavior associated with late-night party culture, urgin
ISLAMABAD: Senator Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali has formally urged President Asif Ali Zardari to confer one of Pakistan's highest civil awards on renowned Ayurvedic physician
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KARACHI: The Department of Pharmacology, Ziauddin Medical College, Ziauddin University, organized PharmaCon-2026, titled “Transforming Knowledge into Therapeutics,&rdquo
KARACHI: The disappearance of manhole covers in Karachi and the accidents caused by open manholes have become a serious public safety issue. To address this challenge, student
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to personally teach one class every week at a public school as
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The ability of animals to survive without food varies dramatically across species. While humans can typically survive for several weeks without eating under ideal conditions,
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Package Visa as part of its Vision 2030 strategy to boost tourism, offering international travellers a simplified digital application process
Every year, the list of the world's richest billionaires changes as stock markets fluctuate, businesses grow, and investments increase in value. The top 10 richest persons in