The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging by over 900 points during intra-day trading on Monday, reflecting rising investor confidence fueled by positive economic indicators. By mid-session, the index hovered at 118,295 points, building on its upward momentum
A daytime curfew has been extended for a second consecutive day in North Waziristan, as authorities respond to ongoing security concerns in the region. Roads Closed, Movement Restricted from 6am to 6pm According to the district administration, the curfew will remain in force from 6:00 AM to 6:00
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah took oath as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) on Monday, stepping in during the official overseas visit of incumbent Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. Oath Administered by Justice Munib Akhtar The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Supreme Court, where Justice Munib Akhtar, the senior-most
Pakistan’s week-long contemporary art exhibition, *Vanishing Points, concluded in Dubai over the weekend, drawing praise for its role in promoting cultural diplomacy and reshaping international perceptions of Pakistan through the lens of art. Hosted from April 13 to 20 at Concrete, a leading contemporary art venue in Alserkal Avenue,
The Sindh government has officially rolled out its Pink EV Scooty Scheme, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering female students and working women by enhancing their mobility and independence through free electric scooters. The program, introduced by the Sindh Transport and Mass Transit Department, is part of broader efforts to
In a pivotal judgment reinforcing India’s linguistic and cultural pluralism, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the use of Urdu on a municipal signboard in Maharashtra, affirming its status as part of the nation’s rich heritage. SC Upholds Linguistic Diversity A two-judge bench comprising Justices *Sudhanshu Dhulia*
In a recent address in London, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif described the current government as a “hybrid model,” highlighting the collaboration between civilian leadership and the military to address national challenges. He emphasized that this partnership aims to steer the country out of crises, contrasting it with
A violent hailstorm, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, has left five people dead and at least nineteen others injured across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and parts of Islamabad. The severe weather caused widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, starting fires, and disrupting daily life in the northern regions of Pakistan. Fatalities
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he has engaged in high-level talks aimed at reinforcing bilateral defense relations and discussing regional security dynamics. Meetings with UAE Defense Leadership During his visit,
China and Malaysia have pledged support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The two countries made the announcement on Thursday in a joint statement released in the context of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Malaysia. The two sides reaffirmed to uphold ASEAN centrality and support
Pakistani model and actress Nadia Hussain has recorded her statement with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in connection with an ongoing bank fraud case implicating her husband, Atif Khan. The high-profile case involves alleged misappropriation of over Rs1.2 billion. Actress Denies Knowledge of Fraud Appearing before the FIA’s
Tempe, Arizona – In a vibrant display of culture and tradition, the Pakistan Student Association at Arizona State University’s Tempe Campus recently hosted a joyful celebration of Basant, along with a Mehndi ceremony for a fellow Pakistani Fulbright Scholar couple. The lively event brought together Pakistani students and friends, offering
Pakistan has strongly denounced the Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s Baptist Hospital, terming it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and part of a broader pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure. Attack on Hospital Sparks Outrage In an official statement released on Tuesday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan condemned
A deadly head-on collision between a passenger van and a trailer on the Indus Highway in Karak district claimed at least ten lives and left several others injured on Tuesday, according to local police and rescue services. Fatal Crash on Indus Highway The tragic incident occurred near Methakhel, in the
At least three Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel were martyred and 16 others injured on Tuesday after a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a police truck in the *Shamsabad area* of Mastung district, Balochistan. Security Convoy Targeted According to local officials, the police vehicle was en route from Kalat via
India has issued visas to 188 Pakistani pilgrims to attend the annual Urs celebrations of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Amir Khusro in New Delhi, according to Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. Departure Scheduled from Lahore The pilgrims are scheduled to depart from Lahore and will stay in New Delhi