62 m. ago Aurangzeb pushes for swift launch of PM’s fan replacement initiative

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed all departments to fast-track preparations for the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program, which aims to replace traditional electric fans with energy-efficient models across the country. The program is expected to launch its first phase by the end of this month. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, the Finance […]

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98 m. ago Weather outlook of Lahore, Punjab: More monsoon rains likely

LAHORE – Monsoon rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab on

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4 h. ago July brings 7% pension boost for retired civil, armed forces

ISLAMABAD — The federal government has approved a 7% increase in pensions for retired civil and armed forces personnel, effective July 1, 2025, as per a notification issued by the Finance Division on Monday. The decision aims to support pensioners amid rising inflation and cost of living. This raise will benefit all civil pensioners, including […]

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4 h. ago Nearly half a million Afghans return from Iran amid forced departure order

Nearly 450,000 Afghans have returned from Iran since June 1, the United Nations’ migration agency reported on Monday. This surge follows Iran’s order for undocumented Afghans to leave the country by July 6. From June 1 to July 5, a total of 449,218 Afghans crossed back into Afghanistan, raising the yearly return count to over […]

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6 h. ago Punjab cracks down on private big cat ownership with sterilisation and trade ban

In a bold move to control the private ownership of dangerous wildlife, the Punjab government has announced a complete ban on the sale of big cats and will soon begin sterilising lions, tigers, and leopards. This decision is part of a wider, phased regulatory campaign aimed at improving public safety and ensuring responsible animal care. […]

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10 h. ago PA speaker asks why those disrupting  House cannot be disqualified like a PM  

LAHORE –  Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said that if a prime minister can be disqualified for misstatement,

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25 h. ago Lahore, Punjab weather: More monsoon rains, heavy falls likely

LAHORE – More intermittent monsoon rains and windstorms with isolated heavy falls are likely in Lahore and parts of Pakistan

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28 h. ago Monsoon rains and flash floods claim 72 lives across Pakistan in 10 days

ISLAMABAD – Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 72 people and injured 130 across Pakistan over the past 10 days, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). From June 26 to July 6, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number of fatalities at 28, followed by Punjab with […]

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29 h. ago EV industry urges faster charging infrastructure and cost solutions

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have voiced strong concerns about the lack of charging stations and high vehicle costs, warning that these issues are holding back Pakistan’s shift to clean energy. During a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for action to boost EV adoption. […]

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29 h. ago Tax revenue from electricity bills drops by Rs110 billion amid falling consumption

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs490 billion in taxes through electricity bills in FY2024–25, marking a sharp decline of Rs110 billion compared to Rs600 billion collected in the previous fiscal year. This drop reflects changing energy consumption trends and slower economic activity. According to official sources, the decrease in tax revenue is largely […]

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29 h. ago CM lauds Punjab Police, CTD for crushing terror plot near Taunsa

  Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated Punjab Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for their

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29 h. ago Furniture council calls for urgent digital shift to boost economy

Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) CEO Mian Kashif Ashfaq has called on the government to prioritise digital transformation to create a transparent, accountable, and efficient economic system. While chairing a PFC Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Ashfaq emphasised that adopting modern digital tools improves transparency in financial activities, reduces corruption, and simplifies business operations across […]

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30 h. ago Exchange companies contribute $5 billion in remittances during FY2024

Foreign currency exchange companies in Pakistan contributed nearly $5 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2024–25, marking a growing role in stabilizing the currency market. In June alone, they sold around $450 million to banks, according to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP). ECAP Secretary General Zafar Paracha praised the State Bank of […]

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32 h. ago King Charles may cut royal ties to shield William from Criticism

LONDON: King Charles is reportedly considering a major decision to protect Prince William from future controversy by removing the royal titles of Prince Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet. Royal experts believe this move could shape the future of the monarchy while sparing William from direct blame. Royal commentator Sharon Hunt, writing for Daily Mail Australia, […]

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34 h. ago Heavy monsoon rains flood streets, disrupt life across Punjab and Islamabad

Heavy monsoon rains have flooded many low-lying areas in Punjab, severely affecting daily life in Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. Torrential downpours, accompanied by strong winds, left major roads submerged and rainwater entered homes, especially in low-lying neighborhoods. The ongoing weather system has caused traffic blockages and delayed public services in several cities. In Islamabad and […]

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47 h. ago Muharram 9th commemorated with fervor amid heightened security, red alert across country

Punjab CS, IG Police and Home Secretary review security arrangements for South Punjab’s biggest processions and majalis in Multan Karachi’s central mourning procession concludes at Hussainiya Iraniyan Imambargah in Kharadar peacefully amid tight security: police Islamabad Police implement a seven-layer security plan to ensure peace and public safety Mobile phone and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) […]

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49 h. ago Maintaining law, order during Muharram top priority: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Comprehensive security arrangements have been implemented across the country for the processions and majalis on the 9th of Muharram. Around 2,763 processions and 7,598 majalis are being held on Saturday in the Federal Capital, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Strict security measures have been enforced in 1,129 highly sensitive areas, […]

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49 h. ago Deputy PM, Punjab ministers perform ghusal ceremony of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh’s shrine

Dar says development work, including the shrine’s internal height enhancement and improved circulation space, progressing rapidly LAHORE: The 982nd Annual Ghusal Mubarak Ceremony of the shrine of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Al-Shaikh Al-Syed Ali Bin Usman Al-Hajveri (RA), widely known as Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh, was observed with great religious devotion and reverence here on […]

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49 h. ago PMD warns about risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in GB, KP

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a critical warning about the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, triggered by glacier melting due to an ongoing heatwave. In a statement released by the PMD’s Research and Development Division in Islamabad, the department warned that rising temperatures, combined with […]

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51 h. ago CTD kills five terrorists, foils major attack in Taunsa Sharif

In a significant counter-terrorism breakthrough, Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five suspected terrorists in Taunsa Sharif during a late-night intelligence-based operation on Saturday. The action foiled what officials called a “major terror attack” planned by a heavily armed group. According to a CTD press release, the operation was carried out near the Tri-Border Village area—located […]

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