Three Pakistani cities ranked among world’s cheapest
Despite rising utility bills and everyday expenses, three of the world’s cheapest cities are in Pakistan, according to a global cost of living index. The 2025 Numbeo Cost of Living Index ranked Lahore and Karachi as the third and fourth cheapest cities worldwide, with Islamabad also making the list at 314th place out of 327 […]
In first hearing as acting IHC top judge, Justice Dogar takes up plea against Peca – Pakistan
Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar, the newly appointed acting chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), took up a petition on Monday challenging recent changes to the country’s cybercrime laws as his first case at the court. Justice Dogar was sworn in as the IHC acting chief justice last week in a ceremony boycotted […]
Islamabad High Court Journalists Association challenges PECA amendments
Listen to article The Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA) has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court, challenging the government’s recent amendments to the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The petition argued that the amendments constitute an “attack on press freedom” and requests a judicial review. The petitioner’s lawyer has also asked the court […]
Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan’s love of cricket, say former captains – Sport
Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the Champions Trophy and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country’s love affair with the sport, three former captains said. The event, which features the sport’s top eight sides in the ODI format, begins on Wednesday with the hosts up against New Zealand in […]
Multan man throws acid on wife, children in domestic dispute – Pakistan
A man threw acid on his wife and two sons during a domestic dispute on Sunday in Multan’s Jalilabad district, according to a first information report (FIR) filed on Monday. The FIR was filed on Monday morning by Farhan Ikhlaq, the brother of the victim, Khadija Bano, at the Jalilabad Police Station. Ikhlaq said in […]
Parts of Karachi receive drizzle amid cloudy conditions
Listen to article Karachi experienced light drizzle on Monday, bringing relief from the dry weather as cloudy conditions persisted across the city. Light drizzle reported in multiple areas of Karachi, with parts of the city including Saddar, North Nazimabad, Soldier Bazar, Defence, and Qayyumabad receiving rain. Reports attributed the light showers to a weak tail of a […]
Senate passes bill to increase salaries and perks for parliamentarians
Listen to article The Senate has approved the Parliamentarians’ Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill 2025, which will increase the salaries and perks of lawmakers. Despite some opposition, the bill was passed by a majority vote after a formal vote was conducted to address concerns from dissenting members. The bill, introduced by Senator Danesh Kumar, was passed unanimously, […]
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 2032, scientists warn
Listen to article Astronomers are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small but notable chance of impacting Earth in 2032. The recently discovered space rock has an estimated 2% chance of collision, but scientists emphasise that further observations could refine the trajectory and eliminate the risk. The asteroid, measuring between 40 and 90 metres (131 […]
Court in India’s Goa jails man for life in rape, killing of Irish woman – World
An Indian court jailed a 31-year-old man for life on Monday following the rape and murder of a young Irish woman in the tourist resort state of Goa, nearly eight years after the crime. The victim, whose name cannot be disclosed under Indian law, was 28 when she visited Goa in March 2017 and befriended […]
Afghan Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region – World
A Taliban government delegation was visiting Japan for the first time on Monday, in a rare diplomatic visit outside of the region. The Afghan delegation left Kabul on Saturday, in a visit that local media said would last one week and included officials from the higher education, foreign affairs, and economy ministries. “We seek dignified […]