Heatwave fuels crisis
Another summer has arrived, and with it the familiar specter of heatwaves that continue to test Pakistan’s resilience. The National Disaster Management Authority has issued its latest advisory,…
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PIA announces major fare discount on Saudi Arabia flights
LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a major discount offer for passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia, reducing fares on flights to Riyadh and…
Gold prices surge in Pakistan as global bullion market jumps
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Wednesday after a strong rally in international bullion markets, reversing a three-day decline and pushing local…
Faisal Zahid Malik appointed Convener of FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Media & Broadcasting
ISLAMABAD: Faisal Zahid Malik has been appointed Chairman and Convener of the Central Standing Committee on Media & Broadcasting of the Federation of Pakistan…
IIUI conference warns AI could deepen global knowledge inequality
ISLAMABAD: An international conference at International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) concluded with calls for urgent policy action on artificial intelligence, decolonial education and the…
FFC holds second corporate briefing of 2026, shares Q1 financial performance
RAWALPINDI: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) held its second corporate briefing of 2026, where company officials shared financial and operational updates for the quarter ending…
Oil prices plunge as US-Iran talks raise hopes of ending Gulf conflict
LONDON: Global oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after renewed diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran raised expectations of a possible easing…
COMSATS Senate approves major education reforms, distance learning expansion
ISLAMABAD: The Senate of COMSATS University Islamabad approved a series of academic, administrative and institutional reforms during its 9th meeting in Islamabad, with discussions…
Punjab law minister meets Renala Khurd Bar delegation, discusses judicial infrastructure and lawyers’ issues
LAHORE: Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan met a delegation of the Renala Khurd Bar Association on Tuesday to discuss challenges faced by the legal community,…
China’s climate monitoring model offers Pakistan a roadmap for disaster preparedness
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s worsening climate vulnerability is increasing calls for stronger early warning systems and modern forecasting infrastructure, with experts pointing to China’s climate monitoring…