Islamabad is set to play a major role in Pakistan’s emerging medical tourism sector as the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) accelerates plans for a luxury medical tourism model centre in the federal capital. The proposed project aims to attract international patients by combining specialised medical services with five-star hospitality. The initiative could initially introduce…
The federal government has announced a fresh adjustment in petroleum prices in Pakistan, reducing the price of petrol while increasing the price of high-speed diesel. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by 94 paisa per litre, bringing the new price to Rs324.98 per litre. Meanwhile,…
A young woman was allegedly murdered by her father and other family members in Khanewal after marrying a man of her choice, according to police. The victim, identified as Iqra, had reportedly married Muhammad Sohail three days before the incident. The killing took place in Chak No. 170, Tens-R, within the jurisdiction of Sadar police…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has issued a strong warning to Pakistan’s rulers and decision-makers, urging them to “open their eyes” before September 27 and address what he described as growing political and constitutional concerns. Speaking to reporters during a protest outside the Supreme Court, Afridi said the situation could become increasingly difficult to…
Alliance Française de Lahore opened its gallery to art enthusiasts on August 10, 2026, for “What’s Remains,” a new exhibition curated by Anne Sophie Français. The exhibition brings together works by three emerging Pakistani visual artists — Rabya Khalid, Sarim Syed and Yumna Salman — who explore themes of memory, place, absence and the traces…
The investigation into the death of young Karachi businessman Mir Raza has taken a new turn after his family’s lawyer, Jibran Nasir, made serious allegations about the circumstances surrounding his final hours. Speaking at a press conference alongside Mir Raza’s parents, Nasir claimed that the businessman may have been abducted and subjected to torture for…
Senior Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari has clarified her recent viral remarks after social media users and pages linked a story she shared during a podcast to former couple Saira Yousuf and Shehroz Sabzwari. Bushra Ansari explained that the story was actually about the son of close friends associated with the banking sector. She said she…
The federal government has announced a mixed adjustment in petroleum prices, reducing the petrol price in Pakistan while increasing the price of high-speed diesel. The revised rates will take effect from August 12, 2026, under the government’s petroleum pricing mechanism. According to the latest notification, petrol has become cheaper by Rs1.70 per litre, bringing its…
A man has been arrested in Lahore’s Gulshan-e-Ravi area after allegedly torturing a 10-year-old boy over a broken car window. According to the child’s family, the boy, identified as Hafeez-ur-Rehman, was allegedly subjected to violence by a man named Hassan Raza after a car window was broken. The family claimed that the accused used a…
Pakistani actress Javeria Saud has shared an interesting and personal detail about her children, revealing that they often object when she uses filters on her pictures. During a recent interview, Javeria Saud discussed various topics related to showbiz and changing beauty standards. She said that many young girls today are influenced by Bollywood actresses such…
