Nawaz Sharif to Stay in UK for Medical Checkups LONDON – Former prime minister and PML-N president Nawaz Sharif is expected to spend around two weeks in the United Kingdom, where he will also undergo routine medical examinations, party sources confirmed on Monday. The development follows a round of medical tests Sharif underwent at Lahore’s […]
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) session, chaired by the Governor SBP, will meet today to decide on the monetary policy. According to economic experts, the policy rate is expected to remain unchanged at 11 per cent due to the prevailing flood situation in the country. They added that the ongoing crisis is likely to drive […]
India Beat Pakistan by 7 Wickets as Handshake Row Sparks Controversy at Asia Cup 2025 DUBAI – Tensions flared during the Asia Cup clash on Sunday after Indian players reportedly refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, drawing criticism from Pakistan’s camp. Former captain Aaqib Cheema said the gesture went “against the spirit of […]
OIC Summit Called Amid Rising Israeli Aggression DOHA – A special summit co-sponsored by Pakistan is set to convene in Qatar in response to escalating developments in Palestine and the region. The meeting comes as Israel continues airstrikes on Doha, pushes forward with efforts to occupy Gaza, expands settlements in the occupied West Bank, and […]
Punjab Launches E-Taxi Scheme with Interest-Free Installments Lahore – The Punjab government has announced the launch of its long-awaited E-Taxi Scheme, a project designed to promote clean transportation and create employment opportunities throughout the province. The key feature of the initiative is interest-free installment plans, making it easier for drivers to own electric taxis. The […]
Ancient Coins Unearthed in Sakhi Sarwar After Flash Floods Dera Ghazi Khan – Flash floods in the Sakhi Sarwar area have led to a remarkable archaeological discovery: a collection of rare ancient coins dating back more than 2,000 years. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Usman Khalid confirmed that the coins were found in a ravine of Sakhi […]
Ghotki DC Urges Residents to Evacuate Ahead of Indus Floods Ghotki – Deputy Commissioner Manzoor Ahmed Kunrani has urged residents of the katcha areas along the Indus River to move to safer locations as a major flow of floodwater is expected to pass through the Guddu and Sukkur barrages. The district administration has advised people […]
Gold Prices Dip Slightly in Pakistan Amid Global Market Slippage KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan saw a modest decline on Friday, with 24-karat gold losing Rs200 per tola to close at Rs386,300, down from Rs386,500. Similarly, the price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold fell by Rs172, settling at Rs331,189 compared to the previous […]
Some 50,000 attended the March for Humanity rally in central Auckland on Saturday morning, the Aotearoa for Palestine group said. New Zealand police estimated the attendance at 20,000. Aotearoa for Palestine spokesperson Arama Rata said it was New Zealand’s largest march in support of Palestinians since the conflict broke out in Gaza in October 2023, […]
Spain Summons Israeli Diplomat Over Controversial Statement by Netanyahu’s Office Madrid – Spain’s foreign ministry has summoned Israel’s top diplomat in Madrid, Dana Erlich, to formally reject “false and slanderous statements” reportedly issued by the Israeli prime minister’s office, according to a statement released Thursday. The move came after an X post from Prime Minister […]
