Sports12 hours ago

Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from Pakistan cricket's selection committee after the board did not consult him on the Test squad it sent to England.

Sports17 hours ago

Football legend Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional…

Sports19 hours ago

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with the Argentina national team, bringing an extraordinary chapter of his career toward its conclusion. Messi’s journey with Argentina has been defined by remarkable performances, major international achievements, and countless m

General4 hours ago

Etihad Town, recognized as Pakistan’s most trustworthy real estate brand, hosted a grand possession ceremony for Etihad Town Phase – II, marking the successful completion of the development and the formal handover of possession to customers. The well-attended event took place at the Etihad Town Phas

GeneralSep 1, 2026

Building lacked hydrants, sprinklers and functional alarm system.Civil Defence inspection reports 2024-25 flagged same deficiencies.KMC audit in 2021 also found fundamental safety failures.KARACHI: The Commission of Inquiry into the...

GeneralAug 31, 2026

Lahore – PC Hospitality brought together its senior leadership from across the Group for a two-day Leadership Convention at Pearl-Continental Lahore, reinforcing the company’s commitment to investing in the development, coaching and continued growth of its leaders. Held under the theme “Strengthenin

Education5 hours ago

Government schools in Muzaffargarh have been asked to grow seasonal vegetables on their premises while continuing regular academic activities. The district education department has issued instructions to school heads, asking them to make proper arrangements for planting and caring for vegetable crop

EducationAug 30, 2026

The federal government of Pakistan has decided to stop recognising higher-education degrees obtained from educational institutions in Afghanistan, a

EducationAug 28, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will send 100 young agricultural graduates…

Health15 hours ago

PIMS had reportedly been functioning without a valid licence from the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority for two years before a fire in its neonatal nursery killed 14 newborns. The disclosure was made before the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, where lawmakers raised ser

Health16 hours ago

The Capital Development Authority has taken action against 48 public and private hospitals and medical centres in Islamabad after inspections uncovered serious gaps in fire and life safety arrangements. The healthcare facilities have collectively been fined Rs14.05 million following enforcement insp

HealthSep 3, 2026

LAHORE: With more than 1 billion people living with obesity worldwide, health experts in Lahore on August 31 called for treating obesity as a chronic disease and expanding access to medical and surgical care in Pakistan. Obesity has emerged as a major public health challenge. The World Health Organi

International14 hours ago

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to institutionalise their cooperation under the Makkah Agreement, with Pakistan set to head the alliance’s

International23 hours ago

On Monday, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty between Pakistan and India remains fully in force. The court rejected India’s position that it could unilaterally suspend the 1960 agreement. It said India must continue following its obligations under

InternationalSep 3, 2026

Court rules India cannot suspend or terminate treaty.Neutral expert to rule on India's projects by July 2027.Pakistan initiated proceedings against India in August 2016.In a major boon for Pakistan in its dispute over the...

PoliticsSep 3, 2026

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif left Pakistan on Monday for a four-day visit to Singapore and China. He departed from Lahore on a special aircraft, according to reports published on August 31. Nawaz Sharif is travelling with his sons, Hassan Nawaz a

PoliticsSep 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump has placed himself at the top of a personal ranking of American presidents, calling himself “The Greatest” while putting former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama in the “Failures” category. Trump shared the ranking on his Truth Social account on August 27. The list plac

PoliticsAug 31, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed federal ministries and departments to take greater responsibility for implementing government decisions, expressing concern over delays and weak follow-up. The instructions were issued to around 41 federal secretaries and heads of departments. The Prime Min

WeatherAug 30, 2026

Heavy rain, thunder and lightning recently swept across Makkah and Madinah. A lightning strike even hit the famous Clock Tower in Makkah. Yet inside the Grand Mosque, pilgrims remained focused on their worship. Despite the downpour, thousands of worshippers continued performing Tawaf around the Kaab

WeatherAug 29, 2026

A major flood disaster has caused widespread destruction across parts of Nepal and Tibet, with nearly 1,500 people reported missing after a huge landslide sent rocks, mud and ice into a Himalayan river. Nepal has reported 826 people unaccounted for, including a large number of foreign tourists. In T

WeatherAug 25, 2026

Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging across parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, disrupting traffic and making travel difficult for residents in several areas. Intense showers resulted in significant water accumulation on major roads, streets and underpasses. Some low-lying areas were also affected as d

TechnologySep 2, 2026

Google has opened multiple job opportunities in Pakistan, giving local professionals a chance to apply for roles with the global technology company. Current listings on Google Careers show positions based in Karachi, with openings mainly linked to sales, education, advertising, and business developm

TechnologySep 1, 2026

Online personality Sneako has asked Rockstar Games to include a mosque in Grand Theft Auto 6, saying Muslim players should have a place to pray in the upcoming game. Sneako suggested in a post on X after recent official footage showed more details of the game world. He pointed to the inclusion of st

TechnologyAug 30, 2026

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed Ufone, Jazz and Zong to ensure that prepaid customers receive at least 180 days of balance validity with every recharge, effective October 1. Under the new directive, any balance that expires due to the validity period must be automatically

StartupsSep 2, 2026

The easiest time to recognise a billion-dollar company is when it’s already worth a billion dollars. Venture capital exists to spot that potential much earlier and provide the founders the capital and resources to get there Fasset, the global fintech company, has now reached a US$1B valuation follow

StartupsAug 31, 2026

Karachi, Pakistan – August 2026 — Yango Pakistan, part of global tech company Yango Group, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026, highlighting the company’s commitment to building a workplace where employees feel valued, trusted and connected to the work they do. The recognition come

StartupsAug 30, 2026

Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, and DAT AI Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and jointly develop technology-led financial and digital solutions for government entities, educational institutions, corporates and other organizations. The collaboration combines Zindigi’s di

EconomySep 2, 2026

Supreme leader urges Iranian government to address economic hardshipUS sanctions Egyptian bank said to have ties with Iran via Emirati unit.With Gulf war now at six-month mark, negotiations are at impasse.

EconomySep 1, 2026

Pakistan has made its biggest-ever early repayment of domestic debt, paying Rs 1,200 billion to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) before the scheduled maturity date. The development was announced on August 29 by Khurram Schehzad, Adviser to the Finance Minister. The latest payment is part of the gove

EconomyAug 27, 2026

Singapore is strengthening its family support policies after the country recorded a record-low fertility rate of 0.87 in 2025. The government has announced a broader package of financial and childcare benefits aimed at reducing the cost of raising children. Under the expanded support measures, famil

AutomotiveSep 1, 2026

The public transport network in Peshawar is set for an expansion after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government purchased 50 additional buses for the city’s Bus Rapid Transit system. The new buses have been acquired at a cost of Rs2.14 billion and are expected to increase the capacity of the BRT network as

AutomotiveSep 1, 2026

Jetour is set to reveal the WOW Price of the T1 i-DM (PHEV) on 1st September, following the official unveiling of its expanded T-Series lineup in Pakistan at a launch event held on the night of 27th August. The launch marked the introduction of the Jetour T1 (Gasoline) and T1 i-DM (PHEV) to the Paki

AutomotiveAug 30, 2026

Several Deepal S05 buyers in Pakistan have expressed frustration over delayed deliveries, unclear booking updates,…

SecuritySep 1, 2026

Bangladesh has confirmed plans to buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets, with a government adviser saying that the aircraft’s reported performance against Indian

SecurityAug 31, 2026

India has reached a new defence agreement with the United States to obtain additional Javelin anti-tank missile systems, adding to its efforts to strengthen and modernise its military equipment. The agreement includes missile systems and associated equipment intended to improve the ability of Indian

SecurityAug 30, 2026

Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a new defence cooperation protocol aimed at strengthening military ties and expanding security collaboration amid growing regional tensions. Under the agreement, Pakistan will support Kuwait through military training, capacity building, border management and other are

EnergySep 2, 2026

Pakistan is experiencing temporary additional load-shedding during peak nighttime hours after a shortage of Re-Gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) affected electricity generation, according to the Power Division. The non-availability of an RLNG cargo has reportedly resulted in a reduction of aroun

EnergyAug 31, 2026

Component remains in long-term power planning: power division.Free electricity market replaced new IPPs, says power division.Govt rejects attempts to link IPPs with Diamer-Bhasha project.The federal...

EnergyAug 30, 2026

LIVOLTEK is set to participate in Middle East Energy 2026, taking place from 1 to 3 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE. The company will showcase its latest energy technologies and solutions at Booth H7C30, giving industry professionals an opportunity to explore its growing product port

FinanceAug 31, 2026

Karachi, 28 August 2026: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, has announced the launch of a Riba-free Agri Vehicle Financing solution. The offering is designed to promote the country’s agriculture sector and equip farmers and agri-based businesses with affordable transportati

FinanceAug 30, 2026

aik by BankIslami today launched aik Connect, the country’s first Shariah-compliant Open Banking and Banking-as-a-Service gateway. The platform does away with the old way of onboarding partners, which typically meant weeks of back-and-forth between legal, business and technical teams. Now it happens

FinanceAug 29, 2026

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved a record Rs152 billion budget for the financial year 2026-27. This is the largest budget in the history of Islamabad’s civic agency. The CDA Board cleared the budget in a meeting chaired by Chairman Sohail Ashraf. Most of the money will go to deve