The government has revised the operating hours for markets, shops, and commercial centers across Pakistan, allowing businesses to remain open later than before. The decision is significant for retailers, consumers, and the services sector. Provincial governments will now be responsible for ensuring effective implementation of the updated schedule. The decision was taken during a meeting […]
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Widening trade gap increases pressure on Pakistan economy
Pakistan’s external account faces rising pressure as the trade deficit continues to expand, especially with fiscal year-end payments approaching and import demand accelerating. Market experts warn that the situation could further strain foreign exchange reserves if current economic trends persist without corrective measures in the coming months. Financial analysts estimate that the trade deficit could […]
Mehwish Hayat bids emotional farewell to Dayan
Mehwish Hayat expressed deep emotions as her recent drama, Dayan, concluded, saying her heart “is overflowing” with memories from the project. She shared her sentiments on Instagram alongside a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos and videos with co-actors and crew members. Reflecting on her journey, Hayat described portraying the complex character of Nihaal/Misha as one of […]
UK police arrest over 425 protesters backing banned Palestine action
British police arrested around 425 people during a major protest in central London, where demonstrators gathered to show support for Palestine Action, a group recently banned under anti-terrorism laws. Officers reported multiple clashes as arrests were made for offences ranging from assaulting police officers to openly supporting the proscribed organisation, which now carries severe legal […]
WhatsApp ends support for old iPhones and android phones, urges users to upgrade
WhatsApp has officially stopped working on several older iPhone and Android models, effective June 1, 2025. The move is part of the app’s regular update cycle. The Meta-owned messaging platform will now only work on iPhones running iOS 15.1 or newer, and Android devices using version 5.0 or above. This change impacts users who still […]
Caught on camera: traffic police officers suspended after beating citizen in Peshawar
In a shocking incident caught on CCTV, five traffic police officers were seen punching and kicking a citizen at Aman Chowk in Peshawar. The disturbing video, which quickly went viral on social media, has sparked public outrage and raised concerns over police conduct. Following the incident, the traffic police department took immediate action and suspended […]
Pakistan’s democracy is advancing, says Ayaz Sadiq
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said democracy in Pakistan is moving forward. He emphasized that he maintains fairness in parliamentary proceedings. During a meeting with Harvard students, he explained Pakistan’s views on various issues and noted that the opposition has more discussion time than the government. Sadiq recalled past political events, including the 2017 […]
HBL PSL: Promoting Pakistan’s soft image across globe
LAHORE: Sports are a great pacifier and they have unified societies from the Greeks to the present day. The iconic sporting heroes are idolized and held in veneration by the nations above their cast or creed. A sport helps nations to forget the rancor of bilateral conflicts with friendly competition. Cricket is such a sport […]