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Federal Government's Vehicle Fuel Bill Rose 39% to Rs21.8 Billion in FY2024-25.

The federal government’s fuel spending for official vehicles rose sharply to Rs21.8 billion in FY2024-25, according to figures presented in the National Assembly by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The amount was 39% higher than the previous year, showing a rise of Rs6.1 billion in annual fuel c

Education

Lahore's 10-year-old Musa Bin Umar tops eight O-Level subjects with A+ Biology.

Ten year old Musa Bin Umar from Lahore has achieved an impressive academic result by completing his Cambridge O Level examinations with strong grades in 8 subjects. His performance has drawn attention because of his young age and the wide range of subjects he completed. Musa earned an A+ in Biology,

Security

Government Sends Three Army Companies to Rawalpindi for Six-Month Security Task.

The federal government has approved the deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for a period of six months to carry out sensitive security duties across the district. The Interior Ministry issued the deployment order on August 21 under Article 245 of the Constitution, follow

Sports

England Crush Pakistan by Innings and 103 Runs in First Test at Headingley Leeds

England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match ended on the third day after Pakistan’s batting collapsed in both innings. Pakistan were bowled out for 171 in their first innings. England then scored

Automotive

Atlas Honda Announces Exchange Offer for Old CD70 Owners to Upgrade Bikes.

Atlas Honda has launched an exchange programme for existing Honda CD70 owners, giving riders a simpler way to upgrade to a new motorcycle. Under the initiative, eligible customers can bring their old Honda motorcycle to participating dealerships for an assessment. The value determined for the used b

Automotive

iCAUR unloads V23 and V27 SUVs from containers at Karachi port

Pakistan may have just got its first glimpse of a new automotive brand before its official arrival was even announced. Pictures circulating on social media appear to show two striking SUVs being unloaded from shipping containers in Pakistan. The vehicles? None other than the iCAUR V23 and V27, marki

Technology

PS5 owners boycott Sony over ending physical discs from Jan 2028.

Sony announced in July 2026 that it will stop making physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028. After that date, new titles will only come in digital form through the PlayStation Store or retail download codes. Existing games released before 2028 can still get disc reprints.

Weather

Rawalpindi’s Newly Revamped Raja Bazaar Flooded by Heavy Monsoon Rains

Heavy monsoon rains submerged parts of Rawalpindi’s newly revamped Raja Bazaar, raising fresh concerns over drainage and water management at the recently developed commercial hub. The newly introduced pedestrian area was also affected by severe waterlogging, with rainwater accumulating across severa

Weather

Intense Storm Rains Cause Severe Urban Flooding Across Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Intense rainfall has caused widespread urban flooding in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, affecting roads, streets and residential areas across the twin cities. The continuous downpours have led to water collecting in several low-lying locations, making movement difficult for residents. Major roads and str

Startups

Salma Butt Inspects Bhera Motorway McDonald's, Praises Cleanliness

Salma Butt visited the McDonald’s outlet at the Bhera Motorway Rest Area to review its facilities, cleanliness and overall standards. During her visit, she inspected different areas of the outlet and looked at the arrangements made for travelers using the busy motorway stop. She praised the McDonald

Startups

NayaPay Wins Fintech Startup-Pakistan Asian Banking Awards 2026

Pakistan just got a seat on Asia’s biggest fintech stage. NayaPay was named Fintech Startup – Pakistan at the Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026, being alongside some of the region’s most closely watched names in financial technology. For a country where most people were locked out of formal bank

Startups

Pakistan Shines: Giga Group Wins International Luxury Award

Luxury real estate is undergoing a fundamental transformation across the world. Today’s buyers are no longer searching solely for premium residences or iconic skylines; they are seeking complete communities that seamlessly combine comfort, convenience, commerce, recreation, and long-term investment