Sindh announces new school timings for Ramazan
ARACHI :The Sindh School Education Department has issued an official notification detailing school timings during the holy month of Ramazan. According to the notification, single-shift schools will operate from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, while on Fridays, their hours will be 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. For double-shift schools, the morning shift will run from […]
Punjab govt withdraws appeals against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi bail in SC
ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court of Pakistan was informed that the Punjab government has withdrawn its appeals seeking cancellation of bail granted to PTI founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi. The state counsel told the court that he had received instructions to withdraw the appeals challenging the bail orders. Consequently, the apex court disposed […]
Punjab govt orders recall of substandard medicines amid public health concerns
LAHORE : The Punjab government has taken strong action against substandard medicines, ordering the recall of two drugs from the market. The Health Department issued an alert regarding Cetirizine 10mg tablets and Ivermectin injections, declaring them unsafe for human and veterinary use. Drug testing laboratories have confirmed that the medicines are harmful to health. Authorities […]
Barrister Danyal Stresses Need for Parliamentary Oversight on NEPRA Prosumer Regulations 2026
ISLAMABAD, : Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, has emphasized the critical importance of parliamentary oversight regarding the newly introduced NEPRA Prosumer Regulations 2026, which carry far-reaching implications for solarized consumers, renewable energy adoption, and Pakistan’s international climate commitments. In his remarks while chairing the briefing organized by the Parliamentary Forum on […]
National hockey team captain slams management for mistreatment during Australia tour
LAHORE : Pakistan’s national hockey captain, Amad Butt, has lashed out at the team management following what he described as “unfair treatment” during their tour to Australia. Speaking to the media upon their arrival at Lahore airport, Butt expressed his frustrations, claiming that all the videos that surfaced from the Australia tour were accurate, and […]
State can’t be destabilized through violence: Sarfraz Bugti
QUETTA : Balochsitan Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday said that the state cannot be destabilized through violence, adding that no concession would be made to those who take up arms against the state. Addressing to officers who have completed training at Balochistan Civil Services Academy, Sarfraz Bugti said that the strength of […]
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Ramazan moon sighting
ISLAMABAD : The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to sight the moon for the holy month of Ramazan will be held in Peshawar today (Wednesday). The meeting will be chaired by Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Department of […]
Cop martyred as police foil heavy gun attack in DI Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In a late-night act of terror, heavily armed militants launched an attack on passenger buses and a Customs Office in Dera Ismail Khan, spreading panic and fear across the area. According to police officials, outlawed Khawarij elements attempted to target unarmed civilians during the assault. The attackers reportedly used heavy weapons, creating […]
Two years child kidnapped while playing outside home in Lahore
LAHORE : A two-year-old boy was abducted while playing outside his home in Lahore, and CCTV footage of the incident has now surfaced. The child, identified as Zohan, went missing from the Johar Town area. According to the family, Zohan was playing inside his house when he suddenly wandered outside, where a suspect on a […]
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again after two-day pause
KARACHI : Gold and silver prices registered an increase in both international and domestic markets after a two-day pause. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce climbed by $13, reaching $4,933. Following the global uptrend, gold prices in the local market also moved higher. The price of gold per tola surged […]