4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Karachi, no immediate damage reported
Listen to article A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the Met Office. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Center, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 19 kilometers. The epicenter of the […]
The hype of Google Wallet – Business
In a development that made waves across Pakistan’s fintech landscape earlier this month, Google finally rolled out its Wallet service there. The tech giant’s digital payment solution, which allows users to store payment cards virtually on their Android devices, had the LinkedIn thought leaders all excited. The feed was flooded with posts and pictures of […]
Third suspect in M-4 motorway rape case arrested in Faisalabad – Pakistan
TOBA TEK SINGH: Faisalabad’s Sandalbar police claimed to have arrested on Sunday the third suspect in the case pertaining to rape of a married woman during a robbery on Tuesday last near M-4 motorway bridge on Jhang Road. A city police spokesperson says that after his arrest, the third suspect was sent to jail on […]
OGRA announces increase in LPG prices
Listen to article The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with the revised rates coming into effect from April 1, 2025. According to an official notification, the price of LPG has been raised by Rs0.54 per kilogram, bringing the new rate to Rs248.37 per kg. […]
Naseem Shah criticises personal attacks from former cricketers
Listen to article Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has voiced his concerns over the personal criticism players often face, particularly from former cricketers, following poor performances. In an Eid special video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Naseem, alongside players like captain Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman, discussed the pressure of being under constant scrutiny in the […]
Balochistan’s Malik, Bugti condemn attack on BNP sit-in – Pakistan
QUETTA: Former Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and chieftain of Bugti tribes Nawab Aali Bugti have strongly condemned the suicide attack on a sit-in held by the Balochistan National Party (BNP). The two leaders said the attack was a “conspiracy” to worsen the law and order situation in Balochistan, which was foiled. On […]
President, PM emphasise lessons of gratitude, compassion on Eidul Fitr – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Monday. In their separate messages, they emphasised that this day teaches lessons of joy, gratitude, brotherhood, and compassion. President Zardari said Eidul Fitr teaches the importance of unity […]
Gold price hits new record high
Listen to article Gold prices surged to a new record on Monday, with an ounce trading at $3,127.88 amid market uncertainties linked to US trade policies. The precious metal has gained approximately 15% since US President Donald Trump assumed office on January 20. It started 2025 at $2,620, adding about $506 in value so far this year. […]
More outlaws killed than civilians or security men: Centre for Research and Security Studies – Pakistan
• Think tank sees 13pc drop in overall violence in first quarter of 2025• KP, Balochistan account for 98pc of fatalities ISLAMABAD: Fatalities among outlaws surpassed civilian and security losses in the first quarter of 2025, the first time this has happened during the last 12 years. In its report for the first quarter of […]
Regional cooperation critical to mobilise climate finance: Asian Development Bank – World
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank says regional cooperation is critical to mobilise climate finance, notably from the private sector as Asia requires an estimated $1.1 trillion a year to address climate change, whereas with only $300 billion currently made available in the region, the financing needs remain large. Regional cooperation has already proven effective in […]
