Earthquake shakes Peshawar, magnitude 4.7 recorded
PESHAWAR: Significant tremors were felt in the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, today. According to the Seismic Centre, the earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter...
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Hot and humid conditions expected across the country, including Karachi
WEB DESK: Meteorological Department predicts that, weather will be hot and humid in Karachi over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to...
100 index surpasses 123,000 milestone, signaling market momentum
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has made history by breaking all previous records, with the index reaching an all-time high of 123,000 points. During the trading...
U.S. President Donald Trump could resolve Kashmir issue: US State Department
WASHINGTON: The spokesperson for the US State Department, Tammy Bruce, expressed hope that, President Donald Trump could succeed in resolving the Kashmir issue during his...
Government considers imposing excise duty on multiple items in budget 2025-26
WEB DESK: Significant changes to the tax system are anticipated in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, with proposals to increase excise duty and sales tax...
Proposal to reduce taxes on the import of old vehicles in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to reduce taxes on the import of old vehicles in accordance with the demands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)....
Sana Mir becomes first Pakistani woman inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
LONDON: In a historic achievement, Sana Mir, the legendary former captain of Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of...
Pakistan stock market opens higher, 100 index recovers to 1,22,172 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note, with the Hundred Index recovering to 1,22,172 points. The market saw an...
Eid ul-Adha sees sacrifice of nearly 7 million animals nationwide
WEB DESK: Eid ul-Adha witnessed the sacrifice of approximately 6.977 million animals across the country. During the Eid celebrations, the sacrificial animal market was at...
Heatwave expected to persist nationwide through June 12
WEB DESK: The Meteorological Department has issued an alert indicating that most regions across the country are expected to endure extremely hot and dry conditions...
Government to present 18 trillion rupees budget for 2025-26 in National Assembly today
ISLAMABAD: The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 will be presented today in the National Assembly under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq....
Trump breaks silence on Musk taking drugs in White House
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has broken his silence about Elon Musk’s drug use, saying he’s not sure whether his former DOGE chief used illicit substances in...
Israeli aggression kills 50 Palestinians during aid distribution
GAZA: Israeli aggression continues, with 50 more Palestinians martyred during aid distribution, amid gunfire. In Gaza, clashes erupted during aid distribution as Israeli forces opened...
Karachi factory fire continues after over 32 hours
KARACHI: large-scale fire that erupted early Sunday morning at a factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone remains partially active after more than 32 hours,...
Important objectives set for Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The key targets for the upcoming fiscal year’s Annual Development Plan (2025-2026) have been finalized. According to the budget document, the current account deficit...
Trump’s immigration restrictions on 12 countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, take effect
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s new travel restrictions took effect early Monday, targeting citizens from 12 countries in an effort to prevent “foreign terrorists” from...
Nation celebrates third day of Eid-ul-Adha with festivities and devotion
WEB DESK: The third day of Eid ul-Adha dawns with continued acts of sacrifice, festive gatherings, and joyous outings nationwide. As families and communities observe...
Wasim Akram’s statue turns into meme sensation
WEB DESK: A newly installed statue of cricket legend Wasim Akram outside Hyderabad’s Niaz Stadium has become the subject of widespread amusement and memes on...
Bilawal Bhutto urges U.S. to facilitate Pakistan-India dialogue
WEB DESK: Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has stated that the United States should also play its role in bringing...
Under Modi’s leadership, celebrating Eid ul-Adha deemed a crime: rights of muslims under threat
WEB DESK: A new controversy has arisen in the Delhi High Court amid ongoing tensions between Indian politics and the judiciary. A petition has been...