95 m. ago “Serve or step aside”: PM Shehbaz sends strong message on governance

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that failure to serve the nation will not go unaccounted for. He made these remarks while addressing students selected for the Uraan Pakistan summer scholars program in Islamabad. The PM praised the initiative, calling it a great step to connect with youth across the country. He shared his […]

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago New grading system on ice until 2026: What it means for students

The government of Pakistan has officially postponed the rollout of the new grading policy for matriculation (10th grade) and intermediate (12th grade) annual exams by one year. The recent 2025 exams will continue under the existing grading system, while the new grading scheme will now be enforced starting with the 2026 academic session. This delay […]

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3 h. ago Punjab Assembly speaker forms committee to resolve suspended PTI MPAs issue  

LAHORE – Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Saturday constituted an eight-member government negotiation committee to initiate dialogue

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3 h. ago Punjab sets new standard with safe and orderly muharram processions

LAHORE: The Punjab government received wide praise for its excellent management of Muharram processions and majalis this year. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari held a meeting with procession license holders and Peace Committee members, who expressed deep gratitude for the smooth, peaceful, and secure arrangements made by the authorities. Shia religious scholars warmly thanked Chief […]

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4 h. ago BISP quarterly stipend amount, registration update for students – July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced an initiative offering educational stipends to children of registered beneficiaries.

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5 h. ago DG ISPR highlights student role in defending Pakistan’s sovereignty

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), visited the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir in Muzaffarabad. Kashmiri students greeted him warmly with traditional songs and cultural performances. The event showed the strong bond between the Pakistan Army and the people of Kashmir. During his visit, Lt. Gen. Chaudhry […]

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5 h. ago Queen Camilla’s Son Tom Parker Reveals The Truth About His Mother, Shocking Even King Charles

Tom Parker-Bowles, Camilla’s eldest son, has decided to break his silence and set the record straight about his mother, offering a refreshing and humanizing perspective on the Queen Consort. Known for his culinary expertise, Parker-Bowles opened up during a recent appearance on the White Wine Question Time podcast, sharing truths that counter long-standing rumors about […]

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6 h. ago Lahore, Punjab weather; Heavy monsoon spell brings relief from sweltering heat

LAHORE – A powerful spell of monsoon rain swept through Lahore and several other cities across Punjab on Friday, bringing

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7 h. ago PSQCA Board greenlights sweeping reforms to boost institutional performance

In a decisive push to reform and energize Pakistan’s quality control infrastructure, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain

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7 h. ago Punjab decides to restore board examinations for Class 8 students

LAHORE – The Punjab government has decided to reinstate board examinations for Grade 8 students across the province. The announcement

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7 h. ago Pakistan, Russia ink agreement to revive Pakistan Steel Mills

Project aims to restart, expand steel production Pakistan and Russia on Friday signed an agreement to restore and modernise Pakistan

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19 h. ago Sheikh Hasina’s trial begins as top cop confesses in tribunal

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally indicted for crimes against humanity. The charges stem from a deadly crackdown on student protests in 2024 that left up to 1,400 people dead. Prosecutors announced the indictment after the country’s International Crimes Tribunal resumed trials of officials linked to Hasina’s ousted government. Former police chief […]

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19 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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20 h. ago Addressing population growth, climate change crucial to accelerate pace of uplift: CM

CM Maryam Nawaz says uncontrolled population growth rate has become root cause of many economic and social problems LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday stated that the burden of population can become a huge threat to a country’s resources, emphasizing that Pakistan can accelerate the pace of development by combating climate change and […]

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24 h. ago Vehicle Emission Testing in Islamabad: Locations and Timings revealed

After making waves in Lahore, and parts of Punjab, vehicle emission testing finally comes to Islamabad as government opened new

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26 h. ago Punjab assembly deadlock eases as speaker, suspended lawmakers agree to continue talks

LAHORE – Talks between the Punjab Assembly Speaker and 26 suspended opposition lawmakers resumed on Friday, with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations over the ongoing disqualification reference. The meeting, which lasted over an hour, was held at the Punjab Assembly under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. Suspended lawmakers were led by […]

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26 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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26 h. ago Pakistan T20 Cricket Captain Salman Ali Aghan reveals cricketers’ quirky nicknames

LAHORE – In a candid and entertaining interview released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), national T20 team captain Salman

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28 h. ago Bodies of Balochistan bus attack victims sent to hometowns as leaders vow justice

DERA GHAZI KHAN – The bodies of nine passengers killed in a tragic terrorist attack in Balochistan were sent to their native towns across Punjab on Friday. Civil and military officials received the bodies before dispatching them to cities including Lahore, Gujrat, Khanewal, Gujranwala, Lodhran, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Muzaffargarh. The victims were traveling on […]

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