57 m. ago ‘Armed Forces are our identity’: Youth pledge support to Pak Army during DG ISPR’s Karachi visit

KARACHI – Pakistani youth extended support for the Army during Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations’s

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82 m. ago Gold extends losses for 4th day in Pakistan, falls to Rs358,595 amid global dip

KARACHI – Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Thursday, extending losses to a fourth day amid sluggish demand in the

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1 hour ago Congo virus claims 3 more lives in Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan is witnessing a worrying rise in Congo virus cases, with three more deaths reported in the last three days. Two patients passed away in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while one more case was confirmed in Karachi, bringing the total death toll to five in recent days. Two infected individuals died while receiving treatment at Hayatabad Medical […]

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2 h. ago Students are Pakistan’s first line of defense in information war, says DG ISPR

Karachi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, has called students the frontline warriors in Pakistan’s ongoing information war. He made these remarks during a special session with students from the Saylani IT programme in Karachi on Thursday. The DG ISPR praised the students’ awareness and enthusiasm toward national security […]

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7 h. ago Sindh imposes new condition for college admission 2025 [Check Merit Lists Date]

KARACHI – The Sindh education department has made it mandatory to submit the father’s domicile while the requirement to present

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8 h. ago UK Pound sheds value against Pakistani rupee significantly – 19 June 2025

KARACHI – The buying rate of the British Pound against Pakistani rupee on Thursday registered significant decline of Rs2.67 as

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8 h. ago UAE Dirham to Pakistani rupee exchange rates today – 19 June 2025

KARACHI – The UAE Dirham (AED) is being traded at Rs77.20 against Pakistani rupee in open market on Thursday after

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17 h. ago 150 shops damaged in fire erupted at Karachi’s shopping mall

A fire that broke out here in a shopping mall located on Rashid Minhas Road, damaged 150 shops on the third floor of the building, while the first and second floors were partially affected. According to spokesperson of the Rescue 1122, the fire which erupted in the early hours of Wednesday, was brought under control […]

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21 h. ago New Train Ticket Prices from Lahore to Karachi After 3% Fare Hike; full details here

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways officially announced surge in fares for both passenger and freight train services. According to a spokesperson

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22 h. ago Karachi endures another hot and humid day; light rain expected tomorrow

KARACHI: The city experienced intense heat on Tuesday, with temperatures soaring to 39.9°C at the official weather station due to a stalled sea breeze. The conditions were further aggravated by 53% humidity, with some areas reporting even higher temperatures — 40.7°C at Jinnah Terminal and 40.5°C in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) anticipates that […]

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22 h. ago CM calls for preservation of Indus delta to ensure environmental justice

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of protecting water resources on Tuesday, marking “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.” He stressed that water is vital for life and preserving natural resources is a collective responsibility. In his message, CM Shah highlighted the significance of raising awareness about desertification, drought, and […]

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22 h. ago Heat and power outages worsen health crisis for chronic patients in Karachi

KARACHI: The ongoing hot and humid weather, combined with prolonged power outages, is significantly affecting patients with chronic illnesses in Karachi. Doctors at Civil Hospital report a surge in emergency admissions, particularly among heart patients, diabetics, individuals with high blood pressure, and epilepsy sufferers. Dr. Imran Sarwar, Emergency In-charge at the Civil Hospital, shared that […]

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23 h. ago Deputy director dismissed for harassment at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University

KARACHI: Abdul Rashid Mullah, the deputy director of Finance and Accountant at Lyari’s Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University (BBSUL), has been terminated due to allegations of harassment and misconduct. The university’s inquiry committee made this decision after a detailed investigation into complaints lodged by female students, which revealed unethical conduct on Mullah’s part. In a statement, […]

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23 h. ago SBCA officials among 18 issued arrest warrants for illegal construction in Kharadar

KARACHI: An Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 18 individuals, including officials from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), a sub-registrar, and a builder, for allegedly facilitating the illegal construction of a seven-storey building in Kharadar in exchange for bribes. The court, led by Judge Ameenullah Siddiqui, was informed by the […]

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23 h. ago Cash in hand surges: Pakistan’s broad money supply hits Rs38.09 trillion

  KARACHI – Pakistan’s broad money supply, known as M2, rose to Rs38.09 trillion by June 6, 2025, showing a weekly increase of Rs4.32 billion, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. This marks a significant rise from Rs35.88 trillion recorded at the end of the last fiscal year, meaning the total increase since then […]

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25 h. ago Gold Prices in Pakistan drop for third day in a row amid global dip

KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan moved down for third straight session with the price of 24-karat gold coming down

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27 h. ago Pakistan’s current account surplus tops $1.8 billion in first 11 months of FY25

KARACHI – Pakistan’s current account balance showed a surplus of $1.812 billion during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024-25, a significant improvement compared to a deficit of $1.572 billion in the same period last year. This positive trend reflects stronger external financial flows despite ongoing economic challenges. However, the current account recorded a […]

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28 h. ago Careem exits Pakistan after nearly a decade of online taxi services — here’s why?

KARACHI – Online taxi giant Careem pulls out of Pakistan after 9 years of ride-hailing operations, with the service officially

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28 h. ago Viral video sparks alarm over growing trend of keeping pet lions in Pakistan

KARACHI – A disturbing video circulating on social media has once again raised serious concerns about the growing trend of

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28 h. ago Explosion on railway track in Jacobabad: Five bogies derail, no casualties reported

Jacobabad — A powerful explosion targeted the Jaffar Express train near Jail Road in Jacobabad, located on the Sindh-Balochistan border. The blast caused five bogies of the train to derail, officials said. The train was traveling from Peshawar to Quetta when the bomb exploded near the railway tracks. The explosion also damaged the railway line, […]

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