sikh
The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi clarified on Sunday that it has issued visas to over 3,000 Sikh pilgrims, allowing them to attend Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary celebrations at Nankana Sahib. Responding to reports that many pilgrims were denied visas, the commission shared a post on X,
schools
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced the closure of all public and private schools in the province until November 17. The minister said the decision was made following numerous complaints from districts about the adverse impact of smog on students’ health. He acknowledged the potential educational loss, but
FBR
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reported that customs duty collection saw a strong recovery in 2023-24, showing an 18.5% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Net customs revenue for the period reached above Rs1.1 trillion, up from Rs931.7 billion the year before, making customs duty
Punjab
Markets in four major divisions of Punjab — Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Multan — will close at 8pm starting today, the provincial government announced as per orders of the Lahore High Court. Environment Director General Imran Hamid Sheikh issued a notification declaring that all shopping malls, shops, and restaurants in these divisions
psx
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to an all-time high on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossing the historic 94,000-point milestone amid strong bullish trends. The stock market opened the week on a positive note, achieving consecutive record highs throughout the trading session. The KSE-100 Index initially rose
train services
Following the tragic suicide blast at the Quetta railway station, the Balochistan government has announced three-day mourning from today. The Services and General Administration Department has issued a formal notification, stating that the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all government and private buildings as a mark of
Smog aggravates in several parts of Punjab as Multan on Saturday recorded the highest AQI of 1,327. According to reports, Multan’s AQI surpassed highly hazardous 2,000 mark on Friday. Several other parts of the province had readings between 500 and 1,000. Citizens of Lahore also face
Afghanistan’s veteran all-rounder, Mohammad Nabi decided to end his One Day International (ODI) career after the 2025 Champions Trophy, as confirmed by Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Chief Executive, Nasib Khan. Nasib Khan disclosed that Nabi had already expressed his intentions to the board during discussions held several months prior.
In the local market, the price of 24-karat gold per tola is Rs278,800, according to data shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold is trading at Rs239,026. In the international market also, the price of gold
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has departed for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers’ conference. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Dar will also be part of the Pakistani delegation at the second Arab-Islamic Summit, which will be
A dozen MoUs totaling $156 million were signed between Chinese and Pakistani enterprises at the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference on Leather and Footwear held in Guangzhou, China. In his opening remarks, Acting Consul General of Pakistan in Guangzhou, Sardar Muhammad welcomed participants, emphasising Pakistan’s potential for joint ventures and
As the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) unfolds in Shanghai, China, it stands as “a pivotal platform for promoting global trade, investment, and economic cooperation,” said Velli Nyirongo, a Malawian economist based in Britain. In a written interview with Xinhua on Tuesday, Nyirongo said that by providing access to
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has affirmed the nation’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United States following Donald Trump’s recent election victory. The President and Prime Minister extended their congratulations, with the Foreign Office spokesperson highlighting the decades-old relationship between Pakistan and the U.S. and expressing optimism
The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan organized an official reception on the anniversary of Victory Day, citing the information released by the Embassy. According to the release, Pakistan’s Minister of Housing and Works, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, attended the reception as the chief guest. Members of parliament, foreign diplomats
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday assured Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong that Islamabad was fully on board with Beijing’s approach of combining development with security. “We fully agree with the Chinese approach of combining development with security, and we will ensure the safety of Chinese nationals and projects as
US President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump’s crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power. In a solemn speech from the White House, Biden also