Gold Prices Fall in Pakistan Amid Global Market Dips KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a noticeable decline on Thursday, with 24-karat gold dropping by Rs1,500 to Rs355,700 per tola, compared to Rs357,200 recorded in the previous session. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also fell by Rs1,286, settling at Rs304,955 from […]
SPI Inflation Sees Fifth Straight Weekly Rise, Mixed Trends Across Income Groups Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation continued its upward streak for the fifth consecutive week, though week-on-week changes showed a marginal dip. The overall SPI for combined consumption groups inched down by 0.01 percent, settling at 329.11 points from 329.15 points in the […]
Sindh Launches Online Registration for Women Industrial Workers’ Driving License Program KARACHI — Sindh Labour Minister Shahid Thaheem announced that the registration process for women industrial workers to obtain driving licenses has officially begun. Eligible women can apply online through the official Workers Welfare Board website: www.wwbsindh.gov.pk . The selection process will be conducted digitally […]
Israel Sets Harsh Terms for Gaza Hostage Release Amid Rising Tensions Israel has warned that if Hamas does not meet its conditions for the release of all hostages and disarmament, parts of Gaza could face devastation similar to past operations in the cities of Rafah and Beit Hanoun. The statement came from an Israeli minister […]
Canada Leads Measles Cases in the Americas Amid 2025 Outbreak Canada is now reporting about half of all confirmed measles cases in the Americas this year, according to data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) this month. Although Canada officially eliminated measles in 1998, the virus has returned, hitting unvaccinated communities particularly hard, including […]
Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska, Discuss Path to End Ukraine War ALASKA — Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump met on Friday for their first summit in more than four years, focusing on ways to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two. Following […]
Under the agreement, holders of diplomatic and official passports from both countries will be allowed to travel without a visa. The bilateral arrangement will remain in effect for a period of five years, officials confirmed. This move is expected to strengthen diplomatic ties and facilitate smoother official-level engagement between the two South Asian nations. Meanwhile, […]
Lahore Police Arrest Shahrez Khan in Connection with May 9 Cases, Mother Alleges Abduction by Armed Men LAHORE — Shahrez Khan, wanted by Lahore police for his alleged involvement in multiple May 9-related incidents, has been taken into custody as part of an ongoing crackdown on those accused of orchestrating or participating in unrest and […]
Islamabad to Host Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Meeting for Rabi-ul-Awwal Moon Sighting ISLAMABAD — The main meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will be held in Islamabad under the leadership of Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt confirmed. At the same time, Zonal and District committees will conduct their meetings at designated […]
Sindh Introduces Stricter Traffic Laws Amid Rising Road Fatalities KARACHI — Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has announced the introduction of the Provincial Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2025, aimed at tightening road safety laws and reducing the growing number of traffic accidents across the province. The new legislation introduces strict legal penalties for violations of the […]
