KARACHI: Coke Studio Pakistan’s newly launched Nu.WAV platform has made its debut with the release of its first song, Dil, receiving a mixed response from listeners on social media. The debut track brings together contemporary Pakistani artists including Afusic, Ali Soomro and Zoha Waseem. Afusic and Ali Soomro are known for their viral hit Pal…
MATIARI: Three young men drowned in a canal along Sugar Mill Road in Matiari while they were gathered near the water to perform religious rituals, police said. The victims were identified as Kumar, Anil and Rithik. According to police, the three youths had gathered along the canal as part of their religious observances before reportedly…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Defence and Martyrs’ Day on September 6 to honour the courage, sacrifices and resilience of the armed forces and the nation during the September 1965 war. The day commemorates September 6, 1965, when Indian forces launched attacks on Pakistan’s international border, leading to a major conflict between the two countries. Pakistani…
ISLAMABAD: Punjab has the largest reported sugar stock among the three provinces for which figures were presented to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with more than 1.58 million metric tonnes available as of Friday, September 4. According to figures presented to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Punjab had 1,588,542 metric tonnes of sugar in…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to retain the existing age limit and number of attempts for candidates appearing in the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, rejecting proposals to provide greater flexibility to aspirants. The Establishment Division and the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) opposed recommendations seeking changes to the current CSS eligibility rules. Their…
LAHORE: The Punjab government is moving towards a technology-driven prison security system under its Rs5 billion Safe Jail Project, with Chinese experts proposing artificial intelligence (AI), smart communication facilities and advanced surveillance systems for prisons across the province. The proposals were discussed during a meeting at the Punjab Home Department, chaired by Additional Secretary Prisons…
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan are set to face higher bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved additional charges of around Rs46 billion. Nepra has allowed a Rs2.0581 per unit increase under the Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) for electricity consumed in July 2026. The adjustment will be reflected in consumers’ September bills….
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a province-wide campaign against corruption and misuse of authority, directing officials to adopt a zero-tolerance approach and ensure swift action on complaints received from the public. A confidential cell has been established to investigate allegations of corruption and malpractices, with reports to be submitted directly to…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has urged young people to seek guidance from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), particularly by adopting values of truthfulness, trustworthiness, patience, tolerance and respect for parents. Addressing a one-day seminar titled “Seerat ka Paigham, Nojawanon ke Naam” at Islamabad Model College for Girls,…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has initiated another round of administrative reshuffling, transferring and appointing senior officers to key positions across municipal services, urban management, district administration and food administration. According to a notification issued by the Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD) on September 2, 2026, the transfers and postings have been made with immediate…
