12 h. ago August 14 revisited — honouring sacrifices that shaped Pakistan

The independence of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, marks the culmination of an extraordinary political and intellectual struggle waged by the Muslims of the subcontinent that once deprived of power, rights, and identity following the fall of the Mughal empire and unsuccessful uprising in 1857. Once rulers for nearly 800 years, the Muslims of India […]

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17 h. ago Hajj 2026: Designated banks to collect applications on Saturday

KARACHI – To facilitate the collection of Hajj applications from registered applicants of Hajj 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan,

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18 h. ago New Sui Gas Schedule announced for Independence Day; full details here

KARACHI – Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced revised gas supply schedule for Karachi and other cities to facilitate consumers during

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18 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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18 h. ago Bilawal slams PM Shehbaz for slow progress on Karachi’s water

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for unequal development. He said Punjab enjoys Shehbaz’s fast action, but Karachi faces slow progress. Bilawal spoke at the New Hub Canal inauguration, highlighting Karachi’s long-standing water problems. He said it is unfair for Punjab to get “Shehbaz speed” while Karachi […]

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36 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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37 h. ago Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar to visit Bangladesh as relations improve

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh […]

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38 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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38 h. ago Prince Andrew’s role in the monarchy questioned as new revelations spark legal debate

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is facing a growing storm of legal and public challenges that threaten his place within the royal family. Following new revelations in Andrew Lownie’s biography, The Rise and Fall of the House of York, the Duke’s role in the monarchy has been questioned, reigniting media scrutiny and legal debates. A […]

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40 h. ago Solar Pakistan set to showcase alternative energy technologies

KARACHI – To promote alternative energy solutions, Solar Pakistan Exhibition will begin at Karachi Expo Centre on August 15. The

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41 h. ago Sindh announces affordable electricity for Karachi residents

The Sindh government has announced plans to provide cheaper electricity to Karachi’s residents and industries. Provincial Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah stated that under the new regulatory body SEPRA, electricity rates will be much lower than those charged by K-Electric. The Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) will handle electricity transmission, allowing the government to […]

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59 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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68 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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69 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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69 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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3 d. ago Sindh CM says Independence Day celebrations will reflect Armed Forces’ victory over India

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed that the entire nation is celebrating Pakistan’s historic victory over India, with the Armed Forces of Pakistan defeating the enemy on every front. Speaking to the media on Saturday, he emphasized that Independence Day celebrations were a reflection of this triumph. Murad Ali Shah remarked that over […]

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3 d. ago Two siblings killed in Karachi road accident as protesters torch dumpers

KARACHI: Two siblings were killed and their father injured in a road accident involving a dumper truck on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road near Lucky One Mall early Sunday morning, leading to mob violence and widespread protests that severely disrupted traffic across key city routes. At approximately 3:15 a.m., a dumper truck collided with a motorcycle […]

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3 d. ago Sindh government and transporters end protest after violent clashes

Transporters in Karachi called off their strike on Sunday after reaching an agreement with Sindh government officials, following recent violent incidents and accidents in the city. The resolution came after days of tense negotiations aimed at restoring normalcy. The protests erupted after a tragic accident on Rashid Minhas Road on Saturday night, where a motorcycle […]

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4 d. ago Digital finance success hinges on trust, security, and innovation

Jahanzeb Khan, President & CEO of easypaisa digital bank, emphasized the importance of customer trust, robust security, and innovation-driven product design during his participation at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit in Islamabad on Thursday. Speaking at a fireside chat titled “From Cybersecurity to Digital Payments – Ensuring Trust in a Cashless Future,” Jahanzeb highlighted the […]

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4 d. ago Honda CG 150 Installment Plan in Pakistan starting at Rs18,000 per month

KARACHI – Honda finally added 150 unit in its lineup, but the bike price is near half million, and is

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