By Our Staff Reporter Dr. Ansab AliLahore — A shortage of sugar at official rates has been reported in several cities across Pakistan, with retail prices soaring as high as Rs 220 per kilogram, according to market sources. In Lahore, sugar is being sold between Rs 190 and Rs 220 per kg, while in Peshawar,…
By Our Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLahore — Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s economic recovery depends on public cooperation in paying taxes, emphasizing that development work cannot be carried out without revenue generation. Speaking at a ceremony in Narowal, the minister said that Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of gradual improvement, and…
By Our Staff ReporterIslamabad — Two militants were killed and five others injured during a security operation conducted by Pakistani forces near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, security sources said on Sunday. According to the sources, the forces launched a search and sanitization operation in the area following reports of militant activity. Exchange of fire took place…
By Our Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLahore — The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced its decision to challenge the Punjab Local Government Bill 2025 in the Lahore High Court, citing serious constitutional and democratic concerns. PTI MPA Ijaz Shafi confirmed that the party will file a petition in the High Court tomorrow, questioning several key provisions…
Islamabad,Report by M.Saleem November 2, 2025 —On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) renewed its commitment to defending press freedom and called on the Government of Pakistan to ensure justice for journalists who have faced violence and persecution. RIUJ President Tariq Ali…
Lahore, November 2, 2025: The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for seven additional days, maintaining a ban on all forms of protests, rallies, sit-ins, public gatherings, and demonstrations. According to an official spokesperson of the Home Department, the order prohibits the assembly of four or more people…
Karachi, November 2, 2025: Pakistani actor Nabeel Zafar, best known for his role in the popular sitcom Bulbulay, took a humorous dig at the Sindh government’s new e-challan system in Karachi, saying that driving on the city’s roads deserves an award rather than a fine. Posting on Instagram, the actor shared his thoughts on the…
Islamabad, November 2, 2025: Sugar prices across Pakistan have soared to record levels, reaching up to PKR 210 per kilogram, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The PBS report shows that Sargodha recorded the steepest increase, with prices rising by PKR 23 per kilogram in a single week. In Karachi…
Wellington: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished career in the shortest format of the game. Williamson, who led the Black Caps in multiple ICC tournaments, said the decision was made to focus on Test and ODI cricket and to manage his workload…
Peshawar: An explosion at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station on University Road in Peshawar killed one officer and injured two others, police officials confirmed on Saturday. According to Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mian Saeed, the blast occurred inside the station’s explosives storage room, where old explosive material detonated accidentally. He ruled out the…
