6 h. ago Karachi NADRA centre to shut for 14 days, mobile vans to help citizens nearby

Karachi’s NADRA Regional Office has announced that its Awaami Markaz Registration Centre will be temporarily closed for 14 days. The centre will remain shut from Monday, July 14 to July 27, 2025, due to expansion and maintenance work. The announcement was made on the official NADRA Karachi Facebook page. This decision affects people planning to […]

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6 h. ago Wholesalers warn: Sugar prices could drop to Rs150 if crackdown begins

KARACHI – July 12, 2025: The Wholesale Grocers Association has raised alarms over artificial inflation in Pakistan’s sugar market, claiming that 2.6 million tonnes of sugar are currently being illegally hoarded. According to Association Chairman Abdul Rauf Ibrahim, if the government initiates a serious crackdown on the sugar mafia, wholesale prices could drop dramatically to […]

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8 h. ago Gold ends week strong, jumping Rs3,400 per Tola in Pakistan; See New Price List

KARACHI – Gold ended week on strong note in Pakistan, witnessing total gain of Rs3,400 per tola over last two

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9 h. ago PCB seeks consultants for hotel projects in Lahore and Karachi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited applications for hiring consultants for hotel-related projects in Lahore and Karachi. The plan focuses on upgrading a cluster of hotels in both cities. According to a PCB spokesman, the selected consultants will conduct a feasibility study and offer transaction advisory services. These services will help assess and improve […]

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10 h. ago Outrage in Shalwar Kameez: Celebs demand apology from Karachi restaurant

Several Pakistani celebrities have voiced outrage over a controversial incident in Karachi, where a local restaurant reportedly denied entry to a man wearing shalwar kameez, the country’s national dress. The incident occurred on May 18 at a restaurant in DHA, prompting widespread criticism on social media and legal action from the affected citizen. Advocate Abdul […]

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11 h. ago Father rejects false reports on Humaira Asghar’s body, reveals truth

Humaira Asghar’s father has denied reports claiming he refused to take custody of his daughter’s body. He stated that no family member refused to collect the actress’s remains. Humaira’s body was found on July 8 in a rented flat in Karachi’s DHA area. Police said the body was around 10 months old based on the […]

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15 h. ago UK Pound loses ground in Pakistani open market – 12 July 2025

KARACHI – The UK Pound recorded significant losses against Pakistani rupee as the GBP Sterling’s buying rate dipped to Rs384.97

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16 h. ago UAE Dirham exchange rate dips against Pak rupee – 12 July 2025

KARACHI – UAE Dirham (AED) has slightly lost its ground against Pakistani rupee in open market where 1 AED’s buying

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16 h. ago Pak rupee sees gains against Saudi Riyal – 12 July 2025 exchange rate

KARACHI – Saudi Riyal (SAR) registered slight decline against Pakistani rupee in open market on Saturday as 1 SAR dropped

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24 h. ago SC rules in favour of PTCL pensioners; orders payment within 90 days

The Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of former employees of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), ruling that they are fully entitled to pension benefits. In a detailed decision issued on nearly 200 petitions, a two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Aminuddin Khan declared that former PTCL employees […]

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24 h. ago Thousands attend funeral of ANP’s slain Maulana Khanzaib as CTD books unidentified attackers

Bajaur DPO informs geo-fencing of two locations underway, besides forensic evidence being collected from the crime scene BAJAUR: Thousands of people attended the funeral prayer of Maulana Khanzaib, a senior leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) in his native town of Nawagai, a day after he was shot dead in a “targeted attack” in […]

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26 h. ago BISE Rawalpindi ensures transparency in exams with tech monitoring

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has promised to enhance the transparency of its examination and marking systems by introducing advanced educational technologies. BISE Chairman Muhammad Adnan Khan revealed that all examination centres are now under continuous monitoring through online cameras installed at key locations. This initiative has significantly reduced cheating […]

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26 h. ago Nine senior SBCA officials arrested in Lyari building collapse investigation

KARACHI: In a significant development following the tragic collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari, Karachi, on July 4, police have arrested nine senior officers of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for questioning. The collapse, which claimed 27 lives and left 11 others injured, has led to outrage and a high-level investigation. Among those […]

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26 h. ago NDMA issues warning for heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, urging citizens to take precautionary measures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across most parts of the country over the next three days. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), which operates under the NDMA, released a three-day weather outlook predicting widespread rainfall, […]

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27 h. ago Karachi clash: Policeman killed, rangers man injured in gunfire

A personal grudge led to a deadly shootout between a policeman and a Rangers sepoy in Karachi’s Site area on Friday. Constable Waseem Ahmed Abro, aged 30, was shot dead while Rangers sepoy Mohammed Noman was injured during the confrontation. Both men arrived at the scene on separate motorbikes and in plain clothes before exchanging […]

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27 h. ago Chinese FM calls for joint efforts in finding right way for China, U.S. to get along

KUALA LUMPUR: China and the United States should work together to find the right way to get along with each other in the new era, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed his hope that the […]

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28 h. ago Jazz vs Zong: Which Network has Fastest Mobile Internet in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Everyone wants faster internet, and the race is on. With mobile users constantly asking Which network is fastest?,

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29 h. ago Yango Pakistan joins hands with DealCart to launch grocery delivery on its SuperApp

KARACHI: Yango Pakistan, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has officially expanded its SuperApp offering with the launch of a dedicated grocery delivery service that will be available across Karachi. In strategic collaboration with the e-commerce platform DealCart, the new feature allows users to order everyday essentials directly through the same app they […]

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29 h. ago ATC denies bail to Qureshi, Cheema, and Rasheed in May 9 vandalism case

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected the bail applications of senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed in connection with the May 9 arson and vandalism case outside a local bakery. ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul announced the decision after hearing arguments from both […]

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30 h. ago ‘No arms, no Hamas’: Netanyahu draws red line for Gaza peace

Israel is ready to make a long-term peace deal with Hamas, but only if the group agrees to disarm and leave Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made this clear during talks in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump. He warned that if Hamas doesn’t agree to Israel’s terms within 60 days, Israel will use military […]

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