Islamabad Court Orders Schools to Report Free Education Quota Data ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court has directed private schools across the country to provide detailed data on their compliance with the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012. Under the law, private educational institutions are required to offer free education to at least […]
Supreme Court Suspends IHC Order Barring Justice Jahangiri from Judicial Work ISLAMABAD — The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily suspended the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) interim order that had barred Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from performing judicial duties, after the judge challenged the restriction in court. During the hearing, senior lawyer Muneer A. Malik argued […]
Karachi to See Light Rain After Scorching Heat Karachi is set to experience some relief from the scorching heat on Tuesday evening, with light rainfall expected after a hot start to the day, the Meteorological Department reported. According to the weather authorities, parts of the city could witness light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms. […]
Petrol and Diesel Prices Set to Increase in Pakistan from October 1 ISLAMABAD – Petrol and other petroleum products in Pakistan are expected to become more expensive starting October 1, 2025, as authorities plan modest price hikes. According to reliable sources, the price of petrol is likely to rise by Rs1.97 per litre. High-Speed Diesel […]
Basit Ali Blames Coach and Captain for Pakistan’s Defeat to India, Urges PCB to Reinstate Shaheen Afridi Former cricketer Basit Ali has held Pakistan’s foreign coach Mike Hesson responsible for the team’s loss to India in the final, criticizing what he called “poor planning.” Speaking during a special transmission, he appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz […]
PM Laptop Scheme 2025: Expanded Access, Faster Applications, and Wider Reach Islamabad – The government has launched the latest phase of the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme, introducing several upgrades aimed at making the process more transparent and accessible for students. For the first time, students from technical and vocational institutes are eligible to apply, alongside […]
Pakistani Crew Safe After LPG Tanker Held by Houthis in Yemen Islamabad – A Pakistani-led LPG tanker, carrying 27 crew members, has been safely released after being held by Houthi forces off the coast of Yemen, officials confirmed. According to Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Overseas Pakistanis, Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, the tanker, which included 24 […]
Floodwaters Submerge Sehwan and Manjhand, Dozens of Villages Evacuated Sehwan and Manjhand are facing severe flooding as water from the Indus River has submerged low-lying areas and entered dozens of villages, forcing residents to leave their homes. Authorities have reported that the river’s water is visible on both sides of the railway track, raising concerns […]
Qatari Riyal Sees Mild Softening Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Stable Markets Islamabad – The Qatari Riyal (QAR) has shown a slight softening against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in recent weeks, reflecting a shift from earlier highs, although Qatar’s energy-driven economy remains stable in calm market conditions. Over the past two months, the QAR has experienced […]
Pakistan Unveils People-Centric Phase II of CPEC, Aiming for $3 Trillion Tech Economy by 2047 Islamabad – Speaking after the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal outlined ambitious plans for Phase II of the project, emphasizing its focus on people, education, and innovation. Iqbal […]
