18 m. ago Theater Halls to remain closed in Punjab from June 27; full details here

LAHORE – All theater halls across Punjab including provincial capital Lahore will remain closed from 1st to 13th of Muharram

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32 m. ago ‘KP’s Rickshaws vs. Punjab’s Air Ambulance: Azma slams PTI’s govt priorities

Info Minister says nation applauds Field Marshal Asim Munir’s meeting with Trump—except Modi and the ‘Fitna’ Brigade LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Thursday fired a broadside at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and drew a comparison between the priorities of the two governments, saying while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is “launching modern air ambulances” to serve […]

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84 m. ago Lahore, Punjab weather: Rains, windstorms predicted from June 20

LAHORE – Rains and windstorms are predicted in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Friday and the next two days

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1 hour ago Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Confirm Permanent Move to the US Amid Family Rift

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, have taken a significant step in their life in the United States, purchasing a £10.5 million home in Hollywood. This move, following their lavish 2022 wedding, marks a permanent shift for the couple, who have been dividing their time between Los Angeles and Florida in recent years. The […]

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2 h. ago Fire ravages Millennium Mall in Karachi, shopkeepers blame delayed response

KARACHI: A devastating fire that broke out early Wednesday at Millennium Mall on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi destroyed at least 250 shops and left merchandise worth billions of rupees in ruins. The fire reportedly started around 3:50 am on the rooftop, where generators and chillers were installed, and quickly spread to the third and […]

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2 h. ago Trump hosts Field Marshal Asim Munir in historic White House meeting

ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump hosted Field Marshal Asim Munir in an unprecedented meeting at the White House on Wednesday, praising the Pakistani military leader for playing a key role in averting a war between Pakistan and India. Trump commended Munir for his efforts to prevent further escalation of tensions between the two nuclear powers, […]

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3 h. ago Senate informed: 2,500 civil servants hold dual nationalities, bill still pending

ISLAMABAD – The Senate was informed on Wednesday that around 2,500 civil servants, including four federal secretaries, currently hold dual nationality. The revelation sparked debate during the ongoing budget session, highlighting national security and policy concerns. PML-N Senator Afnan Ullah Khan, who raised the issue, stated that he had submitted a bill to ban dual-national […]

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4 h. ago SpaceX starship explodes during routine test at Texas launch site

HOUSTON – SpaceX’s ambitious Starship project faced another setback as Starship 36 exploded during a routine test at the company’s Starbase launch facility in Texas late Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 11:00pm local time and was described as a “catastrophic failure” by Cameron County officials. A video released by local authorities showed the rocket […]

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4 h. ago CM Maryam inaugurates second phase of Clinics on Wheels project, promises free medical treatment

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reiterated her commitment to improving healthcare access across the province, with a primary focus on providing free medical treatment to the public. During the inauguration of the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project, she emphasized that her government is taking significant steps to ensure healthcare […]

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6 h. ago CM Maryam launches 100 Sahulat Bazaars across Punjab in Rs10bn bid to curb inflation

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the establishment of 100 new Sahulat Bazaars across the province

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8 h. ago Barrister Saif criticizes Maryam Nawaz for claiming public projects as personal achievements

PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Dr. Saif has strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for claiming credit for public welfare projects. He accused her of trying to falsely present herself and her father, Nawaz Sharif, as national heroes. Dr. Saif questioned how Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif could claim ownership of development […]

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8 h. ago Government accepts four major PPP demands, clears path for federal budget approval

The government has accepted four key demands from its coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), paving the way for smooth approval of the federal budget in the National Assembly. These demands include a reduction in GST on solar panels and full restoration of funds for Sindh’s universities. During the budget debate on Wednesday, Deputy […]

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8 h. ago Israeli attacks kill 140 in Gaza as global focus shifts to Iran conflict

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the last 24 hours, local health officials reported. Many Palestinians feel their suffering is being overlooked as the world’s attention turns to the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. The Gaza health ministry confirmed that 40 people died on Wednesday due to Israeli […]

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9 h. ago CM Maryam launches more mobile clinics, vows free healthcare for all

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her commitment to providing free medical treatment across the province, calling it her top priority. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project, she emphasized that the government is determined to make healthcare easily accessible for everyone. She also inspected […]

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10 h. ago NADRA Family Registration Certificate fee update 2025 [FRC Alpha, Beta Types]

ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) offers a streamlined process for obtaining a Family Registration Certificate (FRC).

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17 h. ago Hundreds evacuated from Iran being sent to homes across Pakistan

Pakistani officials say hundreds of students and pilgrims, who were evacuated after Israeli strikes on Iran, will be transported to their homes across Pakistan today, Wednesday, after they were brought a day earlier to Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Balochistan province, which borders Iran. Commissioner of Quetta, Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, said 545 pilgrims and […]

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19 h. ago National Tariff Policy aims to eliminate RDs, ACDs in 5 years, draft shows

The federal government has unveiled the draft for the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 at the Regulatory Reforms Conference on Wednesday. The conference, organised by the Board of Investment (BoI), aimed at advancing regulatory simplification and industrial competitiveness, bringing together federal ministers, diplomats, and private sector representatives for a strategic dialogue on Pakistan’s economic direction. […]

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20 h. ago Trump says ‘honoured’ to host Field Marshal Munir for talks in White House

This man was extremely influential in stopping India-Pakistan fighting from Pakistan side, the US president tells media Trump once again claims credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire despite PM Modi’s denial US president says, “We’re in talks with Pakistan on a trade agreement WASHINGTON, DC: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was “honoured” […]

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21 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 Equal educational opportunities to underprivileged children top priority: PM

PM Shehbaz reviews progress on Daanish University; direction educational facilities in Daanish schools and university should be aligned with int’l standards Emphasizes children from underprivileged and marginalized communities possess immense potential and talent to prove themselves at global stage ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed that educational facilities in Daanish Schools and […]

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