LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is expected to travel to London this weekend to attend the graduation ceremony of her youngest daughter, according to sources. Sources said Maryam Nawaz is likely to remain in the British capital for two to three days. Her visit is expected to be primarily focused on the family…
GUANGZHOU: Pakistan and China have taken another step towards strengthening trade, investment and business cooperation with the signing of five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) at the fifth Pakistan Investment and Business Environment Exchange Forum 2026 in Guangzhou. The forum brought together government officials, business leaders, investors and representatives from both countries to explore new opportunities,…
ISLAMABAD: The district administration has opened the spillways of Rawal Dam after heavy rainfall in Islamabad and surrounding areas caused a significant rise in the reservoir’s water level. According to the Islamabad district administration, the water level at Rawal Dam has crossed 1,751 feet. The spillways were opened at around 2:30pm on Wednesday to manage…
MANSEHRA: The body of an Irish mountaineer who went missing while descending Musa Da Musalla peak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Siran Valley has been recovered after an extensive search operation. The deceased, identified as Alexander, was found in a deep gorge in the Paracha Khatta area on Wednesday after several days of searching in difficult weather…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the restructuring of the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab and directed immediate measures to clear outstanding payments owed to media organisations. A meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz was held to review the performance and future structure of the provincial information department. Information and Culture Minister Azma…
Global crude oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors assessed the risk of renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran and its potential impact on oil supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures declined by 43 cents, or 0.45%, to $95.20 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell…
KARACHI: Journalists, media professionals, digital innovators, civil society representatives and alumni of U.S. exchange programmes gathered in Karachi for the Open Voices Conference, titled “Strengthening Media, Dialogue, and Digital Innovation in Pakistan.” The conference focused on Pakistan’s rapidly evolving media environment, with discussions covering digital innovation, artificial intelligence, media entrepreneurship, journalism and the growing need…
KARACHI: Karachi experienced pleasant weather after light drizzle and scattered showers swept across several parts of the city overnight, providing relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions. Light drizzle was reported in central areas including Saddar, II Chundrigar Road, Burns Road and surrounding localities. Residents also reported light showers along Shahrah-e-Faisal, Tariq Road, Bahadurabad…
LAHORE: Lahore has been designated the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27, giving Pakistan’s historic city a prominent platform to showcase its cultural heritage and tourism potential across SCO member states. The announcement was made during the 26th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, which…
ISLAMABAD: Heavy rainfall in the federal capital has prompted the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and District Administration to mobilise joint teams to manage drainage, waterlogging and traffic-related issues. Field teams are continuously monitoring drains, drainage channels, underpasses, low-lying areas and other vulnerable locations to prevent rainwater accumulation and minimise disruption to…
