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Punjab Announces New School Timings for Winter 2025–26
The Punjab government has announced new winter school timings for both public and private educational institutions across the province, effective from October 16, 2025, until March 31, 2026, according to an official notification issued by the School Education Department. The updated schedule aims to accommodate the seasonal shift and ensure a smooth and consistent academic […]
PSX Maintains Bullish Momentum, Gains Over 600 Points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trend on Thursday, extending its bullish momentum for the second consecutive session as investor confidence strengthened following the staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1.2 billion loan package. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 Index surged by 685.25 points, reaching 166,371.63 points, […]
Governor Kundi to Administer Oath to Newly-Elected KP Chief Minister Today
PESHAWAR – Preparations are in full swing at the Governor House Peshawar as Governor Faisal Karim Kundi is set to administer the oath of office to the newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, today at 4:00 PM. Governor Kundi, who returned to Peshawar after completing his official visit to Karachi, confirmed that […]
Petrol prices in Pakistan likely to drop from October 16
Consumers in Pakistan may finally get some respite from rising fuel costs as petrol and diesel prices are expected to decrease starting October 16, 2025, following a decline in global crude oil rates. According to early estimates from the oil industry, petrol prices could fall by Rs6.10 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) is likely […]
Pakistan condemns cross-border aggression by Afghan Taliban regime
Pakistan has strongly condemned the cross-border attacks carried out by the Afghan Taliban regime during the night between October 11 and 12, terming the aggression a violation of international norms and principles of good neighborliness. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, the unprovoked attacks along the Pak-Afghan border were described as an […]
Mohsin Naqvi Pledges Full Support for Annual Tableeghi Ijtema Preparations
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the upcoming annual Tableeghi Ijtema, one of the largest religious congregations in Pakistan, scheduled to take place in November. During a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, Naqvi met with a delegation of the Tableeghi Jamaat to review arrangements for the grand event and […]
Italy’s World Champion Swimmer Benedetta Pilato Suspended After Theft Incident in Singapore
Italian swimming star Benedetta Pilato, a world champion in the 50m breaststroke, has been suspended for 90 days alongside fellow swimmer Chiara Tarantino after being caught stealing cosmetics at Singapore’s Changi Airport. According to an official statement from the Italian Swimming Federation (FIN), the suspension follows an internal investigation into the incident, which took place […]
Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Firms Report Decline in Dollar Sales
Pakistan’s foreign exchange companies have reported a notable decline in dollar sales to banks during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, reflecting growing pressure on the currency market amid tightening dollar liquidity and slower remittance inflows. According to data released by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), exchange firms sold $646 million to […]
 Trump Unlikely to Win Nobel Peace Prize, Experts Eye Humanitarian and Global Rights Contenders
As the world awaits the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement, one thing seems almost certain: former U.S. President Donald Trump will not be taking home the prestigious honor, despite his repeated claims of deserving it. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is set to unveil this year’s laureate on Friday at 11:00 a.m. (0900 GMT), bringing months […]
Greta Thunberg welcomed by cheering crowd in Athens after deportation from Israel amid Gaza aid flotilla crackdown
Climate activist and humanitarian campaigner Greta Thunberg received a rousing welcome in Athens, Greece, on Monday after being deported from Israel alongside hundreds of international activists who had attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The group’s deportation marked the latest episode in escalating tensions surrounding Israel’s ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip and the […]