The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) has confirmed that people felt earthquake tremors in Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sheikhupura, and other parts of Punjab. The centre of the earthquake was about 25 km north of Lahore, and it was 14 km deep underground. When the tremors were felt, people quickly came out of their homes while […]
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, confirmed that Pakistan is now leading the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for July. He said Pakistan has always supported peace talks and solving problems through diplomacy. Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan brings a fair and balanced view to the UNSC. This view is based on its foreign […]
According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi did a great job. It collected Rs184.78 billion in one day, which is the highest amount ever collected in a single day in Pakistan. In June 2025, LTO Karachi collected Rs449.05 billion in taxes. This is 48% more than what it […]
With the start of the new financial year 2025-26, the government has introduced new taxes on petrol and other fuels. These taxes are part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s conditions related to climate change support. A new tax called the “Climate Support Levy” of Rs 2.50 per litre has been added to petrol, diesel, […]
On Monday, OGRA (Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority) announced that the price of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) has been lowered by Rs 7.43 per kilogram. Now, 1 kg of LPG will cost Rs 240.53. Because of this change, the price of a household LPG cylinder has also dropped. It is now Rs 2,750.60, down from […]
Sanam Javed Gets Bail from Lahore High Court Justice Farooq Haider, a judge of the Lahore High Court, gave bail to Sanam Javed. She was released after paying a surety bond of Rs500,000. Earlier this month, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested Sanam Javed. They said she was spreading content that goes against the country’s […]
The UAE Dirham (AED) stays strong because of the UAE’s smart economic plans and financial discipline. The UAE has taken wise steps like reducing its dependence on oil, investing heavily in technology, clean energy, and building big trade hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. These moves have made the Dirham strong and stable. The UAE […]
Bahraini Dinar Getting Stronger Against Pakistani Rupee The value of the Bahraini Dinar (BHD) has been slowly rising against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). On June 8, 1 BHD was worth 744.79 PKR. By June 30, it had reached 751.86 PKR — a 0.88% increase. The rate also rose to 748.55 PKR on June 11 and […]
Islamabad to Become a Smart City Using New Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants to turn Islamabad into a smart city by using modern technology. She said the Ministry of IT is working on many important projects to improve internet access, online education, and healthcare services. Better Internet for […]
Two Brave Men from Swat Honored for Saving Tourists from Flood Two brave young men from Swat, Muhammad Hilal Khan and Asmat Ali, met with Governor Faisal Kundi at the Governor’s House. They were honored for risking their lives to save tourists who were trapped in sudden floodwaters. They used a simple raft to carry […]
