PMD says Lahore likely to record a minimum temperature of 27°C, maximum may rise up to 40°C A trio travels on a motorcycle with their heads covered in Hyderabad, where the mercury rose to 39°C on Friday. PHOTO: PPI LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday issued a heatwave alert for various districts…
Army claims it will investigate incident after video surfaces from village of Deir Siryan Israeli soldiers next to artillery vehicles near the Israel-Lebanon border, in northern Israel, April 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS An Israeli soldier was filmed smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in the southern Lebanese town of Deir Siryan, according to the Israeli…
Tomatoes cheaper by 27.65%, potatoes up 3.13% as 19 essential items become costlier Major increase were recorded in the prices of electricity charges for the first quarter (54.02%), LPG (50.68%), petrol (44.10%), diesel (36.76%), wheat flour (36.06%), onions (31.89%) and tomatoes (23.46%). Photo: file KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) has jumped sharply by 13.98%…
Starmer faces backlash over Mandelson envoy pick, raising doubts about leadership grip ritain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps outside 10 Downing Street to welcome Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, in London, Britain, April 22, 2026. REUTERS Prime Minister Keir Starmer came to power on a promise to govern Britain efficiently after years of…
24-year-old clears exam on first try, secures top post, brings pride to tribal district Muneeba Hussain is the first woman from Bajaur successfully cleared CSS 2025 examination. PHOTO: AUTHOR PESHAWAR: In a major milestone for the tribal districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Muneeba Hussain became the first woman from Bajaur to be allocated to the Pakistan Administrative…
“Don’t discourage us,” digital voices oppose proposed tax on earnings, suggest classification framework KARACHI: Content creators and influencers across various digital platforms have urged the government to refrain from imposing new taxes on their earnings in the upcoming budget, arguing that the sector contributes valuable foreign exchange earnings while promoting informative and knowledge-based content for…
BoI minister woos overseas Pakistanis, highlights investor-friendly policies, global outreach ISLAMABAD: ISLAMABAD The Pakistani business community in London hosted a reception in honour of Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh during his official visit to the United Kingdom, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The event was attended by prominent members…
A growing industry faces new questions about long-term safety risks. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Starch-based bioplastics, often marketed as sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, may pose similar health risks, new peer-reviewed research has found. Scientists who studied the effects of long-term exposure to bioplastics in mice reported toxic effects on organs, genetic functions, and gut…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that money saved through government austerity and simplicity measures will be spent on the public. The premier chaired a meeting on Saturday to review petroleum reserves in the country and public relief measures amid recent regional tensions. He said, "Provision of relief funds to public transport and freight vehicle…
Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has held that the doctrine of “complete justice” is a broad and all-inclusive principle aimed at ensuring justice at all costs, so that fairness is not compromised or distorted based on mere technicalities. The…