4 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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5 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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6 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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6 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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6 h. ago Punjab Schools reopen early as students back in Classes from August 18

ISLAMABAD – Punjab government announced that schools will reopen earlier than expected for Class 9/10 students, overturning its earlier decision

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13 h. ago PM Shehbaz warns India on restricting water flow Says you cannot snatch ‘even one drop’ of water of Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against any designs on the Indus River, saying that it could not

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19 h. ago Pakistan dares India to ‘snatch a drop’, let alone river waters

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against any designs on the Indus River, saying that it could not snatch “even one drop” of water belonging to Pakistan amid tensions over the share of hydel resources in the region. India in April held the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the attack in […]

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21 h. ago India can’t snatch even a drop from Pakistan’s water, warns PM

Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget, Premier Shehbaz tells New Delhi Says our air force shot down six of their jets, among which four of them were Rafales ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against any designs on the Indus River, saying that it could not snatch “even […]

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23 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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27 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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28 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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29 h. ago Hunza River flooding spares 50 workers as floods cause widespread devastation

GILGIT: More than 50 workers narrowly escaped the destructive floods caused by the rising Hunza River, as the severe flooding wreaked havoc across the Gulmit and Gojal areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, according to a government spokesperson. The disaster, attributed to a combination of landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and rising water levels, has caused widespread […]

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48 h. ago Pakistan welcomes international court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty

The federal government has welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which upheld Pakistan’s position on the interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty. The court ruled that India must generally allow the unrestricted flow of water from the western rivers to Pakistan. According to details, the PCA released its […]

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49 h. ago Pakistan welcomes Arbitration Court’s order on Indus Water Treaty

— Int’l court says India shall ‘let flow’ waters of western rivers for Pakistan’s unrestricted use: Foreign Office — PCA says India did not participate in arbitration proceedings till date, and repeatedly objected to the court’s competence — Pakistan tells India to ‘let flow’ western rivers unrestricted   ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday welcomed […]

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55 h. ago Monsoon rains to hit Punjab from August 13; flood advisory issued

Monsoon rains will return to Punjab on August 13, triggering the seventh spell of heavy rainfall this season. In response, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood advisory. Authorities expect rising water levels in major rivers across the province. The advisory highlights the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and riverbanks. Residents […]

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55 h. ago Cambridge A level results to be announced tomorrow in Pakistan

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has announced that the AS and A Level results for the May-June session will be published in Pakistan on Tuesday, August 12th. Students eagerly await their scores as this release marks an important milestone for thousands of candidates across the country. Following the A Level results, the IGCSE O Level […]

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55 h. ago ADB approves $8.32 million to boost Punjab irrigation system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $8.32 million in financing to help Punjab improve its irrigation infrastructure and increase water availability for farming. This funding will prepare key projects for smoother implementation and quicker fund disbursement. The money will support five priority projects identified by Punjab’s government in 2019, focusing on upgrading irrigation systems. […]

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56 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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56 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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56 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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