White dove released in PSL as symbol of peace and unity
LAHORE: A symbolic gesture promoting peace and unity was witnessed during the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where captains Babar Azam and Marnus Labuschagne, along with HBL PSL CEO Salman Naseer,…
Attock Police seize over 142kg narcotics, arrest three in smuggling attempt
ATTOCK: Attock Police have seized more than 142 kilograms of narcotics and arrested three suspects during an operation targeting drug trafficking from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Punjab, officials said. The action…
Heavy rains trigger landslides, disrupt roads in Shangla
SHANGLA: Continuous rainfall over the past several days has disrupted normal life in Shangla district, triggering landslides, blocking key roads, and raising water levels in rivers and streams. Authorities said…
Pakistan’s Moment of Honour on the World Stage
Sometimes, a nation hits those rare moments when pure determination feels like it can tip the balance of destiny in its favor. Such moments are not born of chance. They…
Islamabad schools and colleges to remain closed for four days
ISLAMABAD: Schools and colleges in Islamabad will remain closed for four days as the district administration has declared local holidays on April 9 and 10, extending into the weekend. The…
Strait of Hormuz tensions raise concerns over Pakistan’s import costs
ISLAMABAD: Rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are increasing shipping charges and war-risk insurance premiums, posing fresh risks to Pakistan’s import costs and inflation…
Pharaohism in the Pakistani Public
By: Asi Islamabad ​As children, we all grew up hearing tales of Pharaoh. We were told of a man, a king, a tyrant so consumed by his own power that…
Gold prices rise sharply in Pakistan on April 8, up Rs15,700 per tola
KARACHI, April 8, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan surged sharply on Wednesday, with the per tola rate increasing by Rs15,700 to reach Rs504,162, following a strong rise in international bullion…
Mahrang Baloch’s Solitary Confinement
Mahrang Baloch’s article in The Guardian is a deliberate manipulation aimed at generating sympathy for a cause that has caused death, misery, and underdevelopment in Balochistan. She writes of extreme…
PSX posts record surge of nearly 14,000 points as KSE-100 rallies on US-Iran ceasefire
KARACHI, April 8, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a historic rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining nearly 14,000 points in intraday trade as investors reacted…
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