WhatsApp Testing ‘Close Friends’ Status Feature for iOS Users WhatsApp is set to introduce a new feature called “Close Friends’ Status Updates”, currently being tested on iOS devices. The update is expected to be officially announced in the coming weeks. According to reports, the feature will allow users to create a private list of selected […]
India’s Released Water From Pong, Bakhra Dams to Reach Pakistan in 48 Hours LAHORE – A massive water stream released from India’s Pong and Bakhra dams is expected to enter Pakistan through the Sutlej River within the next 48 hours, irrigation authorities confirmed on Monday. According to officials, India notified Pakistan about the release via […]
Court Hears Case Against Farhan Ghani, Adjourns Till Sept 22 KARACHI – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday heard a case against Farhan Ghani involving allegations of violence and intimidation against a government officer. Investigating officer Muhammad Waseem, along with Ghani and other accused, appeared before the court during the proceedings. The defense counsel urged […]
The operation, led by Secretary of Wildlife Mudassar Riaz, was carried out by the Wildlife Rangers and the Wildlife Rescue Force. Despite torrential rains and rising water levels, the rescue teams demonstrated exceptional courage and dedication, preventing any harm to both the animals and the rescuers. The operation involved four boats and the assistance of […]
Flight Operations Resume at Sialkot Airport After Flood Alert Sialkot – Flight operations have officially resumed at Sialkot International Airport after being temporarily disrupted by heavy flooding in Punjab. According to airport authorities, the first incoming flight from Sharjah, carrying 170 passengers, has departed and is expected to land in Sialkot shortly. Officials confirmed that […]
Chishtian Hit by Devastating Floods as Sutlej River Overflows Chishtian – Severe flooding has engulfed Chishtian city after the Sutlej River swelled to alarming levels, breaching protective embankments and causing widespread destruction. According to local authorities, dykes at Motianwala Pattan and Moza Azeem collapsed under the strong river currents, submerging more than 100 villages. Hundreds […]
Punjab Government to Distribute 112,000 High-Performance Laptops to Students Lahore – The Punjab government has announced the launch of the Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025, aiming to provide laptops to students enrolled in public sector universities, colleges, and medical institutions across the province. Under the initiative, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a total of 112,000 […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive Targeting Over 28 Million Children ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has kicked off a massive polio vaccination campaign, aiming to administer oral polio drops to more than 28 million children across the country. Over 240,000 polio workers are participating in the nationwide effort, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). […]
Petrol Prices Unchanged, Diesel and LPG See Decline Islamabad – September 1, 2025: The federal government has kept the price of petrol unchanged, while announcing a cut in diesel and LPG prices, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. Petrol will continue to be sold at Rs264.61 per litre, the same as […]
Omani Rial Stays Strong Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Expat Remittance Flow Karachi, August 30, 2025: The Omani Rial (OMR) continues to maintain a robust value against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), with the latest rates showing a buying price of PKR 733.45 and a selling rate of PKR 736.4 as of 01:15 PST today. At the […]
