Maryam Nawaz outperforms other provincial CMs in governance, survey reveals
A new survey has found that a majority of Punjab residents view Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s governance positively, particularly in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, while concerns remain over employment and inflation. The survey, conducted by the Institute of Public Opinion Research (IPOR) across Punjab’s 36 districts, revealed that 62% of respondents rated Maryam Nawaz’s first […]
Model Nadia Hussain’s husband arrested in multi-million rupee fraud case
Listen to article Atif Mohammad Khan, the husband of renowned model and actress Nadia Hussain and former CEO of Bank Alfalah Securities, has been arrested over allegations of embezzling 540 million rupees, Express News reported. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmed his arrest following a probe initiated after a complaint from the company’s board of directors. According […]
Pakistani national illegally residing in Texas deported from US – World
A Pakistani national illegally residing in the US has been deported after his removal was ordered earlier, immigration authorities in Dallas, Texas said. The development comes amid a crackdown on illegal immigration launched after President Donald Trump took office, with hundreds being arrested and deported. Pakistanis were also among a group of nearly 100 migrants […]
Man jailed in UK over bid to smuggle firearms parts from Pakistan – Pakistan
A man was jailed in Birmingham for trying to smuggle firearms in a car from Pakistan, the UK’s federal crime agency said on Friday. According to a statement by the National Crime Agency (NCA), “A man who tried to smuggle 72 firearms parts in a car shipped from Pakistan to the United Kingdom has today […]
US issues new travel advisory for Pakistan, urges citizens to reconsider travel
Listen to article The United States has issued a new travel advisory for Pakistan, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to the country due to ongoing security risks, including terrorism and the potential for armed conflict. In a statement, the US State Department warned that violent extremist groups are continuing to plan attacks, particularly in the provinces of […]
Lahore police make major drug bust, arrest ice manufacturer
Listen to article The Ravi Road Police made a significant breakthrough on Thursday by arresting a suspect involved in the manufacturing and distribution of ice, a highly dangerous and illegal drug, in Lahore. The accused, identified as Tanveer, was caught in the act of manufacturing the substance at a makeshift factory. According to authorities, Tanveer was seen […]
Gold prices in Pakistan today
Listen to article Gold prices in Pakistan dropped on Saturday, following a decline in international rates as the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs1,000, settling at Rs306,000 in the local market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs858, reaching Rs262,345. On Friday, […]
Two more test positive for mpox in KP – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa health department has detected two more mpox cases in the provincial capital, taking the total number of patients infected with zoonotic ailment in the province this year to five. Both cases, one aged 42 and the other 20, were admitted to the dermatology OPD of the Khyber Teaching Hospital a few […]
Sindh, Balochistan asked to resolve dispute over heritage site in 30 days – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A Senate body has advised the governments of Sindh and Balochistan to form a joint committee to resolve the matter of jurisdiction of a heritage site in the Kirthar range within 30 days. The Senate Functional Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas witnessed a dispute over jurisdiction of Kuttay Ji Qabar. Sindh lays […]
China extends $2bn loan repayment for Pakistan by one year
China has extended the repayment period of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan by one year, offering crucial financial relief to the country, the finance ministry confirmed on Saturday. The loan was originally due for repayment on March 24, but China has agreed to defer it to support Pakistan’s economic stability and recovery efforts, the […]