Punjab Revises School Timings Amid Flood Crisis LAHORE – The Punjab School Education Department has issued a new schedule for all public schools across the province, effective immediately and valid until October 15, 2025. According to the notification, single-shift schools will run from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays, they […]
Pakistan Battles Worst Floods in Decades, Over 800 Dead and Millions Displaced LAHORE – August 2025: Pakistan is reeling from one of the deadliest flood disasters in its history as relentless monsoon rains, glacial lake outbursts, and cross-border water releases have combined to create a catastrophe. More than 800 people have died, while over 1.2 […]
CCTV Footage of Karachi Robbery Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Rising Street Crimes KARACHI – A chilling CCTV video of a house robbery in Karachi has gone viral on social media, further fueling public fears about the city’s rising street crime. According to reports, two armed suspects arrived on a motorcycle and forced their way inside […]
Karachi’s Town Chairmen Earn PKR 50,000 Monthly, Reveals Munim Zafar KARACHI – Social activist Munim Zafar has shed light on the salaries and financial struggles of local government representatives in Karachi during a recent podcast with host Ayaz Samoo. Zafar revealed that the monthly salary of a town chairman in Karachi is around PKR 50,000, […]
Strong Tremors Jolt Parts of Pakistan, No Casualties Reported ISLAMABAD – A moderate earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale shook several cities across Pakistan on Monday, sending residents rushing out of homes and workplaces in fear. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the quake lasted nearly 10 seconds, with its epicentre in the […]
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 […]
GBP Holds Strong Against PKR as Remittances Boost Local Economy Karachi, August 30, 2025: The British Pound (GBP) continued to demonstrate robust value against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today. As of 03:15 PST, the buying rate stood at PKR 379.85, while the selling rate was PKR 381.70. This exchange rate is closely watched by businesses, […]
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 […]
Gold Prices Soar in Pakistan Amid Global Market Surge KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp rise on Thursday, with 24-karat gold per tola climbing by Rs3,600 to reach Rs367,400, up from Rs363,800 the previous day. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs3,172 to Rs314,986, while 10 grams […]
Punjab Introduces New Academic Calendar for Schools Based on Climate Zones Punjab’s education authorities have unveiled a new academic calendar aimed at aligning school schedules with the province’s diverse climatic conditions, ensuring both effective learning and the well-being of students. Under the new policy, the academic year will be divided into two semesters — Spring […]