The Guddu Barrage inflow recorded 5,81,086 cusecs while the water outflow at the barrage remained 5,53,559 cusecs. The water level dropped by 24,000 cusecs at Guddu in the last 24 hours. Indus has also been in high flood at Sukkur Barrage with 5,71,800 cusecs inflow and 5,58,120 cusecs outflow. The river has been in medium […]
Islamabad–Rawalpindi to Get High-Speed Train, Travel Time Cut to 20 Minutes ISLAMABAD – Commuters traveling between Islamabad and Rawalpindi will soon enjoy a major time-saving boost, as the government moves forward with a high-speed rail project set to reduce travel time to just 20 minutes. The decision was finalized in a high-level meeting chaired by […]
Pakistan’s Industrial Output Sees Strong 9% Yearly Growth in July Islamabad – Pakistan’s industrial sector showed promising signs of recovery in July, with official data revealing a 9 percent year-on-year increase in Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM), alongside a 2.6 percent rise compared to the previous month. Driving the rebound were the automobile, furniture, and apparel […]
PCB Finalizing Decision on Asia Cup 2025 Referee Controversy Islamabad – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that internal discussions are ongoing, with a final decision expected later today regarding its participation in the Asia Cup 2025. A PCB spokesperson emphasized that the board’s ultimate decision will prioritize Pakistan’s interests, amid widespread speculation about […]
Punjab Launches Electric Taxi Scheme to Boost Urban Mobility and Cut Pollution Lahore: The Punjab government has rolled out an ambitious electric taxi (e-taxi) initiative aimed at reducing air pollution, lowering fuel expenses, and improving urban transport across the province. In the first phase of the program, 1,100 e-taxis will be distributed. Interested applicants can […]
PAC Criticizes Faulty Medical Equipment, Unregistered Medicines in Sindh Hospitals KARACHI – The Provincial Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Nisar Khuhro, convened in the Sindh Assembly committee room to review key issues in the health sector. During the meeting, Chairman Khuhro directed the Health Secretary to submit a report on faulty machines that have […]
Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Session Strengthens Ties Across Trade, Energy, and Culture ISLAMABAD – A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, met with their Iranian counterparts, headed by Minister for Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq, to hold a Joint Economic Commission (JEC) session aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation. The […]
Azma Bukhari Slams PPP Over ‘Fake Philosophies,’ Backs Maryam Nawaz’s Flood Relief Efforts LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has come down hard on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), accusing its leaders of burdening allies with “fake philosophies and failed theories” at a time when Punjab is battling the worst floods in its history. […]
IHC Rules Hafeez-ur-Rehman’s PTA Appointment Unlawful, Orders Immediate Removal ISLAMABAD – Justice Babar Sattar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) announced a detailed 99-page verdict on Tuesday, declaring Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman’s appointment as Member (Administration) and later as Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) unconstitutional and unlawful. The court described the process as […]
Gandapur Condemns Politicization of Martyrs, Reaffirms Loyalty to PTI Founder PESHAWAR – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur strongly criticized the politicization of national martyrs, calling it a “disgraceful act” and labeling recent remarks by federal ministers as “deeply regrettable.” Speaking on broader national issues, Gandapur emphasized the importance […]
