ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation edged up by 0.28% during the first week of August in the 2026-27 fiscal year, reversing the downward trend recorded in the previous week, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of Rs0.75 per unit in electricity tariffs across the country under the monthly fuel cost adjustment for June.
LAHORE: Flour prices rose in several parts of Pakistan during the past week, with the cost of a 20-kilogram flour bag increasing by up to Rs100 in some cities, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
LAHORE: In a major relief for aspiring overseas workers, the Punjab government has introduced the Parwaaz Card, offering interest-free loans of up to Rs1 million to help eligible applicants meet the upfront costs of securing employment abroad.
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on Friday formalised a landmark defence partnership by signing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, reinforcing their commitment to deeper military cooperation and collective security.
The Chenab River is not simply a mark on a map; it is a vital ecological and economic lifeline that carries Himalayan snowmelt, sediment, history and the risks of a changing climate.
Military leadership voices concern over the continued presence of Indian security forces in IIOJK.
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl died while undergoing treatment after she was allegedly sexually assaulted in Karachi’s Qayyumabad area, police said on Wednesday.
“Education Department plans to increase daily teaching hours by one hour rather than operate schools six days a week.”
Pakistan on Thursday became a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico), reaffirming its commitment to international collaboration in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence.
Officials believe the reopening of **Phargam An Pass** could play a key role in promoting the region’s mountaineering opportunities, drawing climbers and adventure tourists while showcasing its natural beauty.