13 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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13 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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14 h. ago Malala marks 28th birthday in Tanzania by advocating girls’ education

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai celebrated her 28th birthday in Tanzania, using the occasion to highlight the ongoing challenges girls face in accessing education. This was her first visit to the country, where early marriage and teenage motherhood remain major obstacles. She met with local education leaders, activists, and partners of the Malala Fund […]

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15 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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15 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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17 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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18 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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22 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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23 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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23 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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33 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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33 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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36 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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38 h. ago Smog Alert: Lahore Restaurants get New Timing Restrictions – full details here

LAHORE – Lahore, the city of 14.8 million, continues to face smog each year, and is once again grappling with

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40 h. ago Humaira Asghar’s Autopsy Reveals Body in Advanced Decomposition State, Cause of Death Pending

The body of Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar, discovered earlier this week in her flat in Karachi’s Defence Phase VI, was in an advanced state of decomposition. The initial post-mortem findings suggest that she died between eight to 10 months ago, with her body severely decomposed and nearly unrecognizable at the time of recovery. […]

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40 h. ago PSM revival on track as Pakistan, Russia renew industrial ties

Pakistan and Russia have signed a key agreement to restore and modernize Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi. The signing took place at the Pakistan Embassy in Moscow between Saif Anjum, Pakistan’s Secretary of Industries and Production, and Vadim Velichko, General Director of Russia’s Industrial Engineering LLC. The agreement marks a renewed industrial partnership between […]

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40 h. ago SBCA officials blamed for Karachi’s Lyari building collapse that killed 27, police tell court

KARACHI -Police on Friday submitted a preliminary investigation report to the court regarding the tragic building collapse in Karachi’s Baghdadi

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41 h. ago Hanif Khan calls for relocation of Hockey Asia Cup 2025 from India over security concerns

KARACHI – Former Olympian and captain of the Pakistan national hockey team Hanif Khan called for the relocation of the

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41 h. ago Karachi teen girl found dead after attack in Khokhrapar, four held for questioning

A 16-year-old girl was found dead after being attacked in Karachi’s Khokhrapar area on Thursday, police reported. Her body was discovered in a narrow alley near Madina Mosque in Sector D-1. According to Khokhrapar police, the girl, Areeba, was preparing lunch for her father at her uncle’s house when she was taken shortly after leaving. […]

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42 h. ago Family rejects claims of estrangement from late actress Hamaira Asghar, brother clarifies

After the tragic death of actress and model Hamaira Asghar, rumors circulated that her family had cut ties with her. However, her brother Naveed Asghar has strongly denied these claims, saying the family was in constant contact. Hameera’s body was found in a decomposed state in her apartment in Karachi’s Defence Phase 6 area. The […]

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