August 2025 Becomes Third-Hottest on Record
Global temperatures in August 2025 made it the third-hottest August ever recorded, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Average global temperatures were 1.29°C above pre-industrial levels, close to the peaks seen in 2023 and 2024. The…
KSE-100 Surges as Remittances, Global Cues Boost Momentum
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened Tuesday on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index rising more than 600 points in early trading. By 9:40am, the index stood at 156,732.92, up 645.62 points or 0.41%. Buying was strong in cement, banking,…
Trump Team Seeks High Court Support for Funding Freeze
President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in its fight to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid authorised by Congress, escalating a constitutional clash over spending powers. The Justice Department filed an…
GB Police Enforce TikTok Ban to Protect Discipline
The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) police have formally banned the use of TikTok by its personnel, citing the need to maintain discipline, uniformity, and the dignity of the force. A notification issued by the GB inspector general on Monday directed all officers…
Pakistani Umpires Named in Asia Cup T20 Officiating Panel
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially released the list of match officials for the Asia Cup T20 2025, with two Pakistani umpires securing a spot. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi will represent Pakistan during the high-profile tournament hosted in…
Pakistan Launches Digital Literacy Drive to Tackle Education Gap
Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, has emphasized that without fostering a sense of collective ownership, true progress in education cannot be achieved. Alongside the growing challenge of population increase,…
Mineral Partnership Marks New Chapter in US-Pakistan Ties
Embassy Islamabad Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Zach Harkenrider accompanied a delegation led by U.S. Strategic Metals (USSM) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization (FWO) at Prime Minister House today.…
Green E-Taxi Scheme: Who Can Apply and What You Need
Green E-Taxi Scheme 2025 in Punjab is now open for applications, giving unemployed youth a chance to own hybrid and electric taxis through easy payments. Here is what applicants need to know. Eligibility is clear. Applicants must be Pakistani citizens…
Islamabad Set to Host Another Conference in November
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today addressed as chief guest the Curtain Raiser Ceremony for the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) scheduled to be held in November this year. The…
IT and E-Commerce Lead New Business Registrations in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,278 new companies in August 2025, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s corporate sector. Approximately 99.9% of these incorporations were processed digitally, bringing the…
