The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Glasgow chapter held an important meeting to review Pakistan’s current political situation and discuss preparations for the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. The meeting brought together senior party leaders, including PPP Glasgow President Mirza Tahir Baig, General Secretary Raza Sheikh, Senior Vice President Chaudhry Ansar Pothi, and Information…
The federal government has increased the prices of petroleum products after introducing a daily fuel pricing mechanism, replacing the previous weekly review system. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices took effect from midnight on Friday and will remain in force until Monday, July 20. Under the new rates, petrol…
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for several upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of an increased risk of flash floods due to heavy rainfall and accelerated glacier melting. According to the authority, widespread rainfall is expected across northern parts of the province from July 19…
The number of candidates registering for Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination has declined sharply over the past four years, according to the latest statistics released by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). Official data shows that 35,059 candidates registered for the CSS examination in 2022, compared to 18,139 registrations in 2025, representing a decline…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that escalating regional tensions, particularly between the United States and Iran, could negatively affect Pakistan’s economy if the situation continues to worsen. The prime minister made the remarks while chairing a high-level meeting to review the possible economic impact of regional developments, assess ongoing austerity measures, and discuss government…
Pakistan is expected to announce a significant increase in petroleum prices during the upcoming fortnightly fuel price review, with high-speed diesel (HSD) likely to become Rs40 per litre more expensive and petrol expected to increase by around Rs10 per litre. According to officials, the revised fuel prices are expected to take effect from 12:10am on…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for resolving the ongoing tensions in Kashmir through dialogue, urging all parties to exercise patience and avoid any actions that could escalate the situation or lead to violence. In a message addressed to the banned Awami Action Committee, Fazlur Rehman appealed for restraint, stressing that disputes…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a wide-ranging education reform programme aimed at modernising government schools and expanding educational opportunities for students across the province. Speaking at a ceremony in Arifwala, the chief minister announced that Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence will be established in every tehsil to provide high-quality, modern education and improve…
The Sindh government has announced the recovery of 150,000 tonnes of hoarded wheat during a province-wide crackdown, claiming the operation has helped reduce wheat prices by 13% after the recovered grain was released into the market. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said both…
The University of the Punjab has launched a formal inquiry following reports that private chickens were being kept inside the Electrical Engineering Department building, prompting concerns over the possible misuse of government property and university resources. According to university officials, a high-level inquiry committee has been given two weeks to investigate the matter and submit…
