Pakistan is observing Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) with deep religious devotion and enthusiasm as Muslims across the country mark the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Mosques, streets, homes and public buildings have been decorated with lights, while special Milad gatherings, Naat Khawani, prayers and religious programmes are being organised in major cities. In…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to transform its longstanding relationship with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership, aligned with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level Saudi business delegation headed by…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended greetings to the nation and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, describing the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a great blessing from Allah Almighty. In their separate messages, both leaders said the occasion provides an opportunity to…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a one-month ban on eight female stage artists over allegations of vulgar, obscene and indecent performances during stage dramas in different theatres across the province. According to an official notification issued by the Information & Culture Department on August 24, 2026, the action was taken following a monitoring report…
ISLAMABAD: Official documents presented before Parliament have revealed that 33 retired senior government officials are currently living abroad while receiving pensions from the government of Pakistan. According to documents submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the retired officials moved to different foreign countries after completing their government service and continue to receive pension payments…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel once again, adding further pressure on consumers, transporters and businesses across Pakistan. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued a notification announcing the latest adjustment in petroleum prices. The revised rates will take effect from August 25. According to the…
KARACHI: A man sustained serious gunshot wounds after an unidentified attacker opened fire on him in Orangi Town, Karachi, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place in Sector 11½, Sindhi Goth, where the victim, identified as Yasir, had arrived from Garden, where he lives. According to police, Yasir parked his car and walked into…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a strong note on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 600 points as investors returned to buying across major sectors. By 9:35am, the KSE-100 Index had climbed 643.38 points, or 0.36%, to 177,610.06. Buying interest was seen across several major sectors, including automobiles, cement,…
KARACHI: The family of young businessman Mir Raza Ali has rejected the provincial government’s decision to establish a judicial commission to investigate his murder, demanding that a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) be formed instead. Mir Raza’s father and sister have announced that they will approach the Sindh High Court over the matter. The family says…
ISLAMABAD: Consumers across Pakistan are facing a significant financial burden as taxes, levies and various margins account for a substantial portion of petrol and high-speed diesel prices. According to the latest price breakdown, motorists are paying Rs130.75 in taxes, levies and margins on every litre of petrol. The additional charges on high-speed diesel amount to…
