10 h. ago Minister calls for reviving foreign student enrolment to boost soft power

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives/Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday chaired a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) that approved 15 different development projects. Out of these, six projects worth Rs22.487 billion were approved at the CDWP level while nine amounting to Rs496.485 billion were recommended […]

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12 h. ago President confers Pakistan Civil Awards on over 260 citizens, foreigners

Honours span a wide range of fields including science, education, literature, arts, medicine, sports, journalism, social welfare, philanthropy, public service, gallantry, and contributions by overseas Pakistanis and foreign friends ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred the Pakistan Civil Awards 2025 on more than 263 individuals, including citizens and foreign nationals, in recognition of their […]

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15 h. ago Solar Pakistan showcases global innovations in alternative energy

KARACHI –Solar Pakistan 2025, the country’s premier alternative energy exhibition, opened at the Karachi Expo Centre on Friday. The exhibition

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18 h. ago Tribunal upholds order against GCC medical centres, reduces penalties

ISLAMABAD – The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) order against 20 medical centres

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24 h. ago Rs1,500 prize bond winners for August 2025 draw announced – Check results here

The National Savings Centre in Faisalabad has announced the winners of the Rs1,500 prize bond draw for August 2025. As per the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) policy, the first prize is worth Rs3 million, while three second prizes of Rs1 million each have been awarded. The winners are invited to claim their prize amounts […]

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25 h. ago 1500 prize bond first, second winners for August 2025 draw announced

FAISALABAD –The National Savings Centre, Faisalabad, on Friday announced the top winners of Rs1,500 prize bond draw for August 2025.

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27 h. ago 100 prize bond draw August 2025 today – full draw list, winners

LAHORE – Rs100 Prize Bond draw No. 51 will be held by National Savings Centre, Lahore today August 15. Every

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27 h. ago 1500 prize bond draw August 2025 today: Results, winners list

1500 prize bond draw results: The National Savings Centre in Faisalabad is all set to hold the draw No. 103

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33 h. ago CASS, PISA hosts seminar ‘Cyber security: Pakistan vision 2047’

The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, in collaboration with the Pakistan Information Security Association (PISA), hosted a

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35 h. ago Civil, military leaders urge unity, justice and resilience as Pakistan marks 78th Independence Day

President and PM says the day served as a reminder of courage, unity, and sacrifices that led to creation of Pakistan Pay homage to founding father Quaid-i-Azam, Allama Iqbal and leaders, workers of Pakistan Movement for their struggle and sacrifices Services chief reaffirm unwavering resolve to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, uphold the Constitution […]

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49 h. ago Israeli Army Chief approves core plan for new Gaza offensive

Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has approved the “basic concept” for a new large-scale offensive aimed at taking control of Gaza, marking a major step in Israel’s ongoing military campaign. According to The Guardian, citing Reuters, the Israeli military announced that Zamir had endorsed the central framework for the operation in the […]

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52 h. ago Independence Day: Military leadership vows to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty, uphold Constitution

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General

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58 h. ago BIC doctors lauded for first heart valve replacement without surgery

Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani has praised doctors at Bahawalpur Institute of Cardiology for replacing a patient’s heart valve without major surgery – a first for the region. At a meeting with the team, Mr Rabbani called it a remarkable example of advanced medical techniques and teamwork, adding that the achievement would […]

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60 h. ago BHC seeks centre, Balochistan replies to plea against internet shutdown in Balochistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Wednesday sought replies from the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) and the Balochistan Advocate General (AG) to a petition against the shutdown of internet services in the province. A two-member BHC bench comprising Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Sardar Ahmad Haleemi issued the directives while hearing […]

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67 h. ago PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsens, transferred to hospital

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health worsened while in Kot Lakhpat Jail. Authorities transferred him to Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) for urgent medical tests. His lawyer, Rana Mudassir, said Chaudhry suffers severe kidney infection and has seven stones in his kidneys. Despite treatment in jail, his condition didn’t improve, and he lost […]

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3 d. ago SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report

In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]

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3 d. ago Exporters urge policy support to capitalise on US tariff cut

Pakistan’s exporters are set to gain a competitive edge in the US market after the government successfully negotiated to get reciprocal tariff reduced from 29% to 19%, the lowest in the region providing Pakistan an opportunity to boost exports to the United States. The breakthrough was discussed in a meeting on ‘US Reciprocal Tariffs’ chaired […]

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Imran Khan declared fully healthy after jail medical checkup

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan recently underwent a thorough medical checkup inside jail. A team of doctors from PIMS hospital conducted the examination at the jail premises. They carefully checked his ears and teeth to assess his overall health condition. The doctors also cleaned his ears and teeth during the checkup. After the examination, […]

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