Audit Reveals Irregular Distribution of Zakat Funds to Government Employees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: A financial audit report for the fiscal year 2025 has uncovered serious irregularities in the distribution of Zakat funds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including payments made to serving and retired…
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Afghan Taliban Shell Civilian Area in Angoor Adda, 8 Including Children Injured
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Afghan Taliban reportedly carried out mortar shelling in the Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan, targeting a civilian settlement near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in injuries to at…
World News
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel Faces Backlash After “Future Widow” Joke About Melania Trump
WASHINGTON: American comedian Jimmy Kimmel has landed in controversy after making a joke referring to…
Preity Zinta’s Viral Reply Shuts Down ‘Trophy’ Comment with a Strong Message
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has gone viral on social media after delivering a thoughtful and…
Actor Wasim Abbas Says No Leader Supported Artists Like Nawaz Sharif
Veteran Pakistani actor Wasim Abbas has stated that no political leader has supported the artist…
Raghav Chadha Faces Massive Social Media Backlash After Alleged BJP Switch, Loses Over 1 Million Instagram Followers
Indian politician and Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, who is also the husband of Bollywood…
Business News
Global Crude Oil Prices Hit 4-Year High Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Global crude oil prices have surged to their highest level in four years following escalating geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding…
PSL 11: Hyderabad Kingsmen Beat Multan Sultans by 8 Wickets, Knock Them Out of Final Race
LAHORE: In the first Eliminator of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, Hyderabad Kingsmen delivered a dominant performance, defeating Multan…
Article & Blogs
Token feminism in development
WOMEN in Pakistan constitute 48.5 per cent of the population but face systemic disadvantages in education, healthcare and economic participation.…
Floods Expose Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability and Governance Failures
Floods are a sign of serious damage.Riyaz AbroLast summer’s floods in Pakistan sent a clear and dire message that a…
Sindh Solid Waste Management Board Fails to Deliver
By Aqeel Akhtar The Sindh government established the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) with promises of ensuring cleanliness, environmental…
Fire and attraction
PEACENIKS on both sides of the Radcliffe Line are eating humble pie; the warmongers radiate with their ‘told-you-so’ glow. Journalistic…
The Unusual Traffic Signal That Turns Green Only Once a Year
Traffic lights around the world serve the same basic purpose—regulating the flow of vehicles and ensuring road safety—but their use can vary widely depending on local needs, laws, and even…
US Plans New International Alliance to Restore Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: The United States is reportedly working on forming a new international coalition aimed at restoring safe maritime traffic in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to a report…
Iranian Supreme Leader Says Gulf’s Future Lies Without U.S. Presence
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has stated that the future of the Persian Gulf will be “bright without the presence of the United States,” asserting that there is no…
Dubai Offers 2-Year Residency Visa on Property Purchase
DUBAI: Dubai has introduced relaxed property visa rules, offering investors a 2-year residency visa upon purchasing real estate in the emirate. Under the revised policy, authorities have eased conditions for…
How Much Has the War with Iran Cost the United States So Far?
WASHINGTON: The financial cost of the ongoing conflict with Iran for the United States has reached an estimated $25 billion, according to details shared during a briefing to the Armed…
Severe Heat in Karachi as Load Shedding Exceeds 12 Hours
KARACHI: Amid intense heat, Karachi residents are facing prolonged power outages, with scheduled load shedding exceeding 12 hours in several parts of the city, along with widespread unscheduled outages. Reports…
Normal Passports to Be Issued Within 14 Days Instead of 21, Announces Interior Ministry
ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at improving public convenience, the federal government has reduced the processing time for normal passports from 21 days to 14 days across the country. The…
Funds for Karachi’s Green Line and K-IV Projects Remain Unused for 9 Years: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
KARACHI: Former Prime Minister and Convener of the Awam Pakistan Party, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has claimed that federal funds allocated for Karachi’s Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and K-IV…
Section 144 Restrictions Extended for Another Month in Sindh
KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 for an additional month, continuing restrictions aimed at maintaining law and order across the province. According to a notification…
Hot and Dry Weather Expected Across Most Parts of the Country Today
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has forecast that most parts of the country will experience hot and dry weather today, with extremely hot conditions likely in southern regions. According to the…
Somalia Assures Pakistan of Cooperation After Kidnapping of Pakistani Nationals by Pirates
ISLAMABAD: Following the abduction of Pakistani nationals by Somali pirates, the government of Somalia has formally assured Pakistan of its full cooperation in securing the safe release and return of…
