4 h. ago Gold Rates drop to Rs358,100 in Pakistan amid dip in global rates

KARACHI — Gold prices continued their downward trend in domestic markets today. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers

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21 h. ago CJP Afridi questions LHC’s ‘final observations’ in Imran’s May 9 bail cases

Directs counsels of both respondents to assist the court with legal questions and complete preparations by next hearing on August 19 At one point, Salman Safdar requested court to allow him to speak at rostrum but CJP denied ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday questioned some of the observations made by […]

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21 h. ago Lahore to Karachi Train Ticket Price, Timings – August 2025 Update

KARACHI – Pakistan Railways offers multiple trains from two of the key cities, Lahore and Karachi. The journey takes approximately

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21 h. ago Pakistan welcomes US designation of BLA, Majeed Brigade to list of FTOs

Islamabad’s sacrifices secured critical counterterrorism successes for regional stability and global security: FO Reaffirms country’s unwavering resolve to protect its citizens, eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the US’ decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade to its Foreign Terrorist Organisation list, according to […]

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23 h. ago Asad, Bismal, Muaz claim titles at PLTA Independence Day Junior Tennis Championship

LAHORE: Rising stars Asad Zaman and Bismal Zia of Ali Embroidery Mills, along with Muhammad Muaz and Muhammad Ayan of Fatima Group, won titles at the PLTA Independence Day Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2025 that concluded at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. In the boys’ U-18 singles final, Asad Zaman showcased his talent and […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif storms into World Games snooker semi

CHENGDU: Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif advanced to the semi-finals of the World Games snooker event on Tuesday, defeating Britain’s Zac Cosker 2–0 in their quarter-final clash. Asif dominated the opening frame, winning 79–15 with a superb break of 51, and wrapped up the match with an 89–31 victory in the second frame. A win in the […]

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23 h. ago PFMA directed to deposit Rs35 million penalty for illegal price fixing

ISLAMABAD – The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the order of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against the

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23 h. ago Singer Atif Aslam’s father Muhammad Aslam passes away in Lahore

LAHORE: Muhammad Aslam, the father of renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, has passed away at the age of 77, family sources confirmed on Tuesday. Atif, known for his contributions to Pakistan’s music industry and Bollywood soundtracks, shared the sad news on social media. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, he wrote, “A final good bye […]

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24 h. ago Special Traffic Plan issued for 14 August by Motorway Police; full details here

RAWALPINDI – Motorway Police issued special traffic plan ahead of 14th August Independence Day and celebrations to mark Marka-e-Haq. Motorway police

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33 h. ago May 9 cases: SC issues notices to Punjab govt on eight bail appeals of Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD –  The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Punjab government on eight appeals filed by PTI founder

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44 h. ago Pakistan gets offers in 100,000 metric tons white sugar tender

The lowest price offered in the international tender from Pakistan to buy 100,000 metric tons of sugar on Monday was believed to be $539 a metric ton cost and freight included (c&f), European traders said in initial assessments. Offers in the tender from the state trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) are still being […]

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47 h. ago China strongly rejects G7’s accusations against HKSAR govt law enforcement actions

BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday firmly condemned recent remarks by members of the G7 and certain Western countries on the law enforcement activities of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government. It was reported that members and associate members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism issued a statement recently, attacking and vilifying […]

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48 h. ago Govt begins second phase of Hajj applications for 2026 pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: The second phase for the submission of Hajj applications for 2026 has officially commenced, with the Ministry of Religious Affairs now accepting applications via its online portal and designated banks. The application deadline is set for August 16, and pilgrims are required to submit their applications along with the first instalment of expenses. In […]

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51 h. ago Petrol Prices expected to come down in Pakistan from August 16; full details here

ISLAMABAD – A sigh of relief for inflation-weary Pakistanis as prices of Petrol and diesel are expected to come down

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54 h. ago PIA announces Independence Day discount on domestic, international tickets

KARACHI – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 14 percent discount on ticket fares for its passengers on account

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54 h. ago Sindh finalises arrangements for August 13 grand musical show

KARACHI –  The Sindh government on Monday finalised arrangements for a grand musical show to be held in Karachi on

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54 h. ago Gold price plunges by Rs3,600 in Pakistan – Check new rates on August 11

KARACHI – Gold opened new business week with significant losses in local market of Pakistan amid decreasing global rates on

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55 h. ago Pakistan condemns Israel’s dangerous plan to fully occupy Gaza

Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, calling it extremely dangerous and provocative. Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said countries providing Israel with political protection, military aid, or diplomatic cover are complicit and must take responsibility. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Asim stressed that Israel’s […]

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56 h. ago King Charles reveals his final wish that would impact his relationship with Prince William

The British monarchy finds itself at a delicate crossroads, with King Charles III’s health increasingly under the spotlight. Recently, his personal reflections on his final wishes have sparked significant interest, especially regarding their potential impact on his son, Prince William. These admissions could profoundly affect the royal family dynamic, influencing the stability of the monarchy […]

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56 h. ago Spain and eight European nations condemn Israel’s Gaza occupation plan

Spain and eight European countries strongly condemned Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City on Sunday. They warned that this move could cause many civilian deaths and force nearly one million Palestinians to leave their homes. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet has already approved a large-scale operation to take control of Gaza City. This […]

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