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The Armed Forces of Pakistan solemnly commemorated the 77th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed, the recipient of Nishan-e-Haider, the highest military award. “As the first recipient of the Nishan-e-Haider, Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed laid down his life on 27 July 1948 during the First Kashmir War at Tilpatra (Azad Kashmir), leading his men […]
BIHAR: In a terrible incident from Bihar’s Bodh Gaya district, a 26-year-old woman contributing to a Home Guard recruitment drive was purportedly gang-raped in an ambulance while being taken to a hospital after losing consciousness during a physical stamina test. According to reports by police authorities, the woman collapsed during the race at the Bihar […]
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has announced a major reduction in National Savings Profit Rates, effective from July 28, 2025, having a major effect on millions of investors across the country. The updated rates apply to an extensive range of saving certificates, which include Behbood, Defence, and Regular Income Certificates, along with Sarwa Islamic products. […]
French luxury goods group LVMH is in discussions with multiple buyers to offload its fashion label Marc Jacobs, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The Bernard Arnault-led company has been holding talks with potential buyers including Reebok-owner Authentic Brands Group and WHP Global, the sources said, who asked not to be named […]
Jerusalem: The activist group Freedom Flotilla announced Saturday that its latest aid boat dispatched to Gaza was approaching the territory and planned to land there the following morning in defiance of an Israeli blockade. The vessel, named the Handala after a popular Palestinian cartoon character, was just 105 nautical miles (194 kilometres) from its destination, […]
ISLAMABAD: The spillways of Rawal Dam will be opened on Sunday at 6:00 am as the water level in the dam has reached 1750.50 feet. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, all concerned individuals have been requested to take necessary precautions accordingly. The decision to open the spillways was taken in coordination with various […]
ISLAMABAD: Palestinian leaders on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to play a leading role in securing a ceasefire and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid […]
KASUR: A corporal punishment incident has gone viral on social media, which occurred in Phool Nagar, Kasur, where a madrassa teacher was caught beating a young student brutally with a stick for eating chickpeas, ARY News reported. The child sustained physical injuries, and the footage has caused widespread criticism across social media and news platforms. […]
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab on Saturday issued a flood warning for the Chenab and Jhelum rivers and their adjoining tributaries, forecasting possible low to medium-level flooding from July 28 to 31. PDMA warned of an unusual rise in water levels and urges authorities to take preemptive measures. The alert has been […]
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has ordered NEPRA to conduct a technical survey of K-Electric’s infrastructure amid the ongoing electricity crisis in the city. The order was made during a hearing on a petition filed against continuous and unannounced load-shedding across the city. K-Electric, the only power distribution utility in Karachi, argued in the court […]
‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,’ led by Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, is set to arrive on OTT platforms after ruling over the box office. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Released on May 23, the eighth and final title in the blockbuster franchise earned over $500 million at the worldwide […]
DOHA: Palestinian writer and researcher Abdulla Moaswes has raised alarm over what he describes as an emerging Israel-India nexus attempting to co-opt the Baloch separatists for their own geopolitical interests. In an article published by Al Jazeera, Moaswes pointed to the launch of the Balochistan Studies Project (BSP) by the Middle East Media Research Institute […]
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, had a high-level meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, discussing ongoing global terrorism, ARY News reported. During the meeting, Marco Rubio acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in the global war on terrorism and praised its productive role in encouraging […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved Pakistan’s first-ever Skills Impact Bond, a modern financing model designed to attract private investment aimed at enhancing youth employability. The approval came during a high-level review meeting on the roadmap for youth employment in the country. Under this innovative “Pay-for-Success” model, training programs will focus on […]
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a consolidated customer onboarding framework aimed at simplifying and standardizing the account opening process for individuals and businesses, while also promoting digital payment adoption across the country. According to a statement, SBP advised regulated entities (REs), including banks and financial institutions to ensure that new account […]
Actor Pedro Pascal, who stars as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ has shared his views on his character becoming the new leader of the Avengers. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here Fans were left surprised when ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ director Matt Shakman hinted that Pascal’s superhero would lead […]
London: More than 220 British MPs, including dozens from the ruling Labour party, demanded Friday that the UK government formally recognise a Palestinian state, further increasing pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The call, in a letter signed by lawmakers from nine UK political parties, came less than 24 hours after French President Emmanuel Macron […]
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday slammed the international community for turning a blind eye to the suffering of Palestinians starving in the Gaza Strip, calling it a “moral crisis that challenges the global conscience.” “I cannot explain the level of indifference and inaction we see by too many in the international community […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday officially approved the launch of Pakistan’s first Skills Impact Bond, an innovative project designed to encourage investment for fostering youth employment in Pakistan, ARY News reported. Skills Impact Bond is the first modern financing model of its kind, which is based on the “Pay-for-Success” agenda. Shehbaz Sharif approved […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) has officially announced a new schedule of service charges for the fiscal year 2025–26, effective immediately, under the authority granted by the PLRA Act 2017. The updated fee structure aims to enhance service delivery, ensure financial stability, and promote transparency in land-related services across the province. On July […]1115 items