Lunar eclipse on September 7-8 night
ISLAMABAD (Sep 6) – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has confirmed that a rare Blood Moon will be visible in Pakistan for the very first time during a total lunar eclipse on the night of September 7-8, 2025. The celestial event will begin at…
Global rally pushes gold to new peak, silver steady in Pakistan
Gold prices reached another record high in Pakistan and abroad on Friday, extending a rally that has unsettled consumers and investors alike. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged…
Weekly inflation jumps as tomato, wheat flour prices soar
Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose by 1.29% for the week ending September 4, 2025, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The spike was led by a staggering 46.03% increase…
Messi scores twice in final home qualifier as Argentina beat Venezuela
Argentina cemented their dominance in South American qualifying with a 3-0 win over Venezuela, while Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia also strengthened their positions for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Already assured of qualification,…
Egg Attack on Aleema Khan Triggers Violence
A tense scene unfolded outside Adiala Jail on Friday when an egg was thrown at Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, shortly after the Toshakhana II case hearing. Aleema was addressing the media near the jail when the egg struck her,…
OGRA Joint Operation against illegal LPG filling
Peshawar: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Enforcement Team, Peshawar, in collaboration with the District Administration, carried out a joint operation against illegal LPG activities in the city. During the operation, action was taken against…
FBR, FIA Bust Gang Behind Smuggled Vehicle Scam
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have busted a gang of custom officials, car dealers and staff of Motor Registration Authorities (MRAs) involved in legalization of 103 smuggled vehicles across the country. The FBR has…
CDA Clears Rs2.19bn Projects as Islamabad Battles Floods
Amid ongoing urban flooding and waterlogging challenges in several parts of Islamabad following recent heavy rains, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved projects worth over Rs. 2.19 billion in its 77th Development Working Party (CDA-DWP)…
Islamabad, Tokyo Hold Talks to Boost Bilateral Cooperation
Pakistan and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges during the 14th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in Islamabad on Thursday. The…
UNICEF Warns as Pakistan Misses School Enrolment Goals
Despite a declared “education emergency,” Pakistan still has 22 million children aged 5 to 16 out of school — a figure that dwarfs most nations. The situation worsens as UNICEF projects a global decline in education aid by nearly one-quarter over the…
