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Economy

Pakistan Exports Footballs Worth $256.7M, Rising 11.7%

Pakistan’s football exports hit $256.7 million in the fiscal year 2025-26. This marks an 11.72 percent rise from $229.8 million the year before. The strong results come from official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Overall sports goods exports also grew. They climbed 10.08 percen

Sports

Pakistani Teen Umair Arif Wins Hong Kong Junior Squash Open Under-17 Title

Pakistan’s emerging squash star Umair Arif has secured the Hong Kong Junior Squash Open Under-17 title after defeating England’s Luke McBride in a thrilling five-game final. Umair overcame a difficult start to register a hard-fought 3-2 victory, showcasing his skill, determination and composure agai

Sports

Pakistan Holds 26‑Year Unbeaten Streak vs West Indies, 1‑1 Draw

Pakistan has once again kept its long winning streak alive against the West Indies in Test cricket. The two-match series in the Caribbean in 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw after Pakistan won the second Test by eight wickets in Port of Spain. This result means Pakistan has not lost a Test series to the [&h

Security

LHC bars bail for bank employee over customer data misuse

LHC rejects bank employee's bail plea in cyber fraud case.Court says unlawful use of costumers' data grave offence.Prosecution alleges case involved organised cyber fraud.LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has ruled bank customers'...

Education

Colgate‑Palmolive Pakistan Launches 2026 Graduate Trainee Engineer Program

Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan has announced its Graduate Trainee Engineer (GTE) Program 2026, providing fresh engineering graduates with an opportunity to begin their professional careers with a leading multinational consumer goods company. The program is being offered at the company’s Kotri Plant and

Education

Girls Achieve 72% Pass Rate in Punjab Matric Outpacing Boys at 55%

The Lahore Board has officially announced the Matric examination results, with an overall pass percentage of 64.53%. More than 282,000 students appeared in the exams, out of which over 182,000 successfully cleared the examinations, marking another significant academic milestone for thousands of stud

Energy

Turkey to Launch Offshore Drilling in Pakistani Waters Soon

Pakistan imports around 90% of energy requirements: minister.Ali Pervaiz Malik says flow of circular debt had been halted.Makkah defence agreement as a matter of national pride: Malik.LAHORE: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik...

Energy

Pakistan to Increase Iran Electricity Imports Beyond 100 MW

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to further strengthen their cooperation in the energy sector by moving ahead with plans for a second cross-border electricity transmission line. The two countries also discussed increasing the existing 100 MW electricity supply arrangement to help meet Pakistan’s growin

Energy

LIVOLTEK & M&P Sign MoU for Battery Manufacturing in Karachi

LIVOLTEK, a global smart energy solutions provider, and Muller & Phipps Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. (M&P) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the localization of battery manufacturing in Pakistan. The agreement was signed at the M&P Head Office in Karachi and marks an important step

General

Pakistan Bans Overloaded Vehicles On Motorways And Highways

Pakistan has announced stricter enforcement of axle-load limits on motorways and national highways as part of a broader effort to protect road infrastructure and improve public safety. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has made it clear that overloaded vehicles will not be allowed

General

Pearl-Continental Opens Arena by Pearl-Continental DHA Multan Today

Multan, August 03, 2026: Pearl-Continental (PC), the hospitality division of HashooGroup, has officially taken over Arena by Pearl-Continental DHA Multan, a state-of-the-artevent and hospitality destination designed to welcome unique gatherings and celebrations in South Punjab. The grand opening cer

General

Shahid Afridi Urges Tourists to Preserve Pakistan’s Northern Beauty

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has called on tourists to enjoy the natural beauty of Pakistan’s northern areas while also taking care of the environment. He encouraged visitors to explore the mountains, valleys, and scenic locations responsibly and make sure their trips do not harm th

Politics

Punjab Sets Rs. 2,000 Fine for Riders Lacking Mirrors & Indicators

Punjab is set to introduce stricter traffic regulations by imposing fines on motorcyclists who ride without properly installed side-view mirrors and functional indicators. The proposed move is part of a wider road safety initiative aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents and promoting resp

Politics

Leader Gohar Urges New Provinces, Demands Two-Thirds Majority

PTI Chairman Gohar calls new provinces necessity.Any such move must be backed by two-thirds majority: Gohar. Sindh CM Murad firmly rejects idea of dividing province.Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan on Thursday...

Automotive

Kia's Sportage L Sets New Hybrid SUV Benchmark in Pakistan

Kia’s Sportage L continues to build on the legacy of the model that introduced Pakistan’s first locally assembled C-segment SUV, as the company expands its hybrid lineup in line with growing demand for electrified mobility. A Legacy That Redefined the SUV Segment When Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) i

Automotive

Kia Sorento PHEV Debuts in Pakistan, Offers 50‑km Electric Range

Pakistan’s automotive market is gradually moving beyond conventional hybrids, with Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles becoming an increasingly practical option for local buyers. A PHEV combines an externally rechargeable battery with a petrol engine, allowing drivers to use electric power for everyday

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

Startups

Pakistan's Top Hotels Trust Dolce Vita Mattresses

Whenever you stay at a five-star hotel, the first thing you notice is how comfortable the bed is. Top Pakistani hotels like Pearl Continental (PC), Marriott, and Serena partner with elite local manufacturers to build mattresses that meet international standards. In Pakistan, Dolce Vita – The King of

Finance

Govt Grants Rs13B Relief Package to PTV Employees for 2026-27

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs13 billion supplementary grant for Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) to help it meet its expenses in the 2026-27 financial year. The meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Finance

HugoBank Secures State Bank Approval to Pilot Digital Banking

HugoBank, one of Pakistan’s premier upcoming digital banks, today announced that it has received approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to initiate pilot operations. This is a significant milestone in HugoBank’s journey to deliver a secure, intuitive, and inclusive digital banking experience

Health

300 Children Die Daily in Pakistan: Health Minister Demands Action

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has highlighted serious challenges facing Pakistan’s healthcare system and called for urgent steps to improve health services across the country. Speaking at a ceremony in Karachi, he said nearly 300 children die every day because of inadequate healthcare facili

Health

Punjab Food Authority Seals Two Restaurants At Sukheki Motorway Rest Area

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has sealed two well-known international restaurants at the Sukheki Motorway Rest Area after a surprise inspection found serious problems related to food safety and hygiene. The inspection was carried out as part of efforts to protect the health and safety of people wh

Technology

Rainy Days, No Worries: The TECNO CAMON 50's IP68/IP69K Protection

From rain-soaked city streets reflecting vibrant lights to weekend escapes to northern waterfalls and spontaneous poolside gatherings, Pakistan’s monsoon season creates countless photo-worthy moments. But it also brings a familiar concern: keeping your smartphone safe from water. The TECNO CAMON 50

Technology

Apple Shares Slide 10% as Supply‑Chain Shortages Threaten $500B Valuation

Apple is facing one of its biggest market challenges after its share price fell by nearly 10% following a warning about major supply chain problems. The decline came after the company said it is experiencing shortages of important components needed to manufacture its products. According to the compa

Weather

Monsoon to Hit Pakistan Again from July 29 to August 5

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert for a new spell of monsoon rains across most of the country from July 29 to August 5. Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal will affect upper and central areas starting July 29. A westerly wave is also expe

Weather

Jaglot-Skardu Road Reopens for All Traffic After Flood Closure

The Jaglot–Skardu Road (JSR) has been reopened for all categories of traffic after the successful restoration of the temporary bridge at Sassi Haramosh, which was damaged due to recent flood-related impacts. The reopening marks a significant development for the region, as the road serves as a crucia

HotWeather

Pakistan Unveils Rs. 700 Billion Plan to Prevent Future Floods

The federal government is preparing to present the National Flood Protection Plan to the Council of Common Interests (CCI) for approval. The plan carries an estimated cost of around Rs700 billion. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal shared the details while launching the Ministry’s Monthly Development Upd