. RAWALPINDI: Six separate emergencies were reported at different locations in Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Saturday, including a powerful house explosion caused by gas accumulation, an LPG cylinder blast, fires in homes and a commercial plaza, and two traffic accidents. One woman lost her life and 11 others were injured in the incidents and shifted…
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank said on Wednesday that only the two largest provinces allocated Rs806 billion in grants for the Centre, recommending that Pakistan review the National Finance Commission (NFC) formula to permanently address fiscal imbalances, including backing deductions from provincial shares for seven national public goods services. The Rs806 billion grant is Rs229 billion,…
HYDERABAD: Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho has said that the eradication of drugs from society cannot be achieved by law enforcement alone, stressing that a broader social effort is essential to curb the growing menace. Addressing a press conference at the Hyderabad Press Club, he said it would be “living in a…
December 07, 2022 2 min read Since winter’s around the corner, it’s time to pull out your fleece cardigans and knitted sweaters. If layered the right way, it would not only keep you warm but you can also make a style statement, but it takes an eye for aesthetic and the right sense of composing…
Pakistan has sent fighter jets and other military forces to Saudi Arabia to boost security under a defence pact between the two countries, the kingdom’s defence ministry said on Saturday. In September 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement”, declaring that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an…
US pizza chains face weak demand as inflation, high costs and GLP-1 drugs push healthier eating A view of a Pizza Hut store, in London, Britain, December 30, 2024.File PHOTO: REUTERS Yum Brands said on Tuesday it would sell its Pizza Hut chain for $2.7 billion, as the unit struggles with stiff competition in the fast-food…
Talks to focus on strengthening efforts to promote regional peace and stability through ‘dialogue and diplomacy’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrives in Washginton on an official visit. PHOTO: FO/X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday arrived in Washington, DC, for an official visit, during which he will meet…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday warned that a heatwave was likely to grip large parts of the country during the upcoming Eidul Azha holidays, with temperatures expected to rise significantly above normal in several regions. According to the Met Office, a high-pressure system was expected to form in the atmosphere on May…
Over 100 young players from across Pakistan compete in Under-15 category at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex PESHAWAR: The All Pakistan National Junior Squash Championship 2026, organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Sports, commenced on Wednesday at the Qamar Zaman Squash Complex in Peshawar. More than 100 male and female players from all four provinces, Islamabad,…
At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Gold prices witnessed a sharp increase in both global and local markets on Thursday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $78, pushing the new global rate to $4,744. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers…