A western weather system is influencing weather conditions across western Pakistan and is expected to move toward the northern regions from Sunday, bringing light rain and colder conditions to several areas, the Meteorological Department’s Early Warning Centre said. Under the system’s influence, light rain or drizzle is forecast for coastal areas of Sindh. In Karachi, … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday congratulated residents of Lahore for observing safety regulations during the three-day Basant celebrations, saying the festival concluded without major incidents and reflected public adherence to officially prescribed standard operating procedures. In a statement issued on the final day of the festival, the chief minister said the conduct of … Read more
Italy will make their debut at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Monday when they face Scotland in a Group C match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, marking a rare appearance for the European side in a global cricket tournament traditionally dominated by established nations. Four-time FIFA World Cup winners in football, Italy enter … Read more
Hamdard Pakistan on Thursday held the third edition of the Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards at the Governor’s House in Lahore, recognising contributions to health, education, culture and public service under the theme “Wellness Redefined”. The ceremony, hosted in Lahore for the first time, brought together more than 800 guests, including public officials, academics, professionals … Read more
A judicial magistrate in Lahore on Monday indicted YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, along with his wife Aroob Jatoi and several other accused, in a case related to the alleged promotion of gambling applications on social media platforms. The indictment was handed down by Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, before whom all the accused … Read more
Officials from the International Cricket Council (ICC) met representatives of the Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket boards in Lahore on Sunday to discuss Pakistan’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup group match against India scheduled for February 15, according to officials and board statements. The meeting took place at Gaddafi Stadium and continued late into … Read more
Gold prices rose on Friday while silver experienced sharp intraday swings as investors moved away from risk assets amid a continued sell-off in global equities, with heightened volatility prompting higher margin requirements on precious metals contracts, market data and analysts said. Spot gold climbed 2.3 per cent to $4,879.45 per ounce by 05:52 GMT, extending … Read more
At least 31 people were killed and 169 injured after an explosion struck an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area during Friday prayers, authorities said, prompting widespread condemnation from Pakistan’s political leadership and foreign diplomats. The attack, one of the deadliest in the capital in recent years, drew swift responses across the political spectrum, with leaders … Read more