Pakistan News

HYDERABAD: Employees appointed to various lower-grade positions in the Hyderabad Education Department in 2023 continued their protest for the 14th consecutive day on Monday at the Hyderabad Press Club, demanding the release of their pending salaries for the past 28 months. The demonstrators also staged a hunger strike and raised slogans demanding timely payment. Protest…

Team from underprivileged area rich in sports brings home silver medal from Singa Cup 2025 KARACHI: The Lyari Football Academy team received a hero’s welcome upon their return to Karachi after securing the silver medal at the Singa Cup 2025 – Asia’s largest youth football tournament. The young footballers, hailing from the underprivileged yet sports-rich…

FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) has implemented the e-Filing Office Automation System (e-FOAS) under Punjab government directives to enhance administrative efficiency. A training workshop organised by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) was inaugurated by FDA DG Muhammad Asif Chaudhry. Chief Engineer Mehr Ayub, Director IT Yasir Ijaz Chatha, and Director Town Planning Asma…

PAAPAM says rising influx threatens Rs300b local production, 1.83m jobs as reduced duties distort competition The commerce minister directed industry stakeholders to submit comprehensive proposals for a long-term automotive policy aligned with national industrial goals. Photo: file LAHORE: Pakistan’s local automobile industry has sounded a loud alarm over rising used-car imports, warning that the market…

ISLAMABAD: Amid a boycott by opposition lawmakers, the Senate on Monday passed the 27th Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with a two-thirds majority, securing 64 votes. The bill aims to set up a federal constitutional court and grant permanent immunity to the president as well as lifetime status to the field marshal rank, amid criticism that…

Shopkeepers told to bring valid receipts to retrieve confiscated items or pay duties Chaos ensued near Karachi’s Maymar Plaza on Monday, when shopkeepers retaliated to a raid by Customs officials. At least two people were injured. A team of Customs personnel, supported by Sindh Police and Rangers, carried out a raid at the textile market…

The Punjab Wildlife Department has arrested eight individuals involved in the illegal hunting of rare and protected species, including the Indian pangolin, houbara bustard, partridge, and wild boar. Six offenders were fined a total of Rs. 2.2 million, while First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered against two others for further legal proceedings. According to officials,…

A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a robust rally on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index jumping 1,945.50 points, or 1.22%, to close…

Shooting at national cricketer’s home damages gate, windows, and a parked vehicle LOWER DIR: Five suspects have been taken into custody after unknown gunmen opened fire at the home of national cricket team fast bowler Naseem Shah, police said on Sunday. According to authorities, the incident occurred at Shah’s residence in Mayar, Lower Dir, where…