The federal government is weighing the introduction of new taxes in Islamabad to cover the future running costs of the Jinnah Medical Complex and Research Centre, a massive health project now underway in the capital. Project Details and Scope The Jinnah Medical Complex, being built on more than 600 kanals in sector H-16, is spearheaded…
Quetta – Opposition parties in Balochistan have called a province-wide strike today in response to the suicide bombing that struck a Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) gathering on September 2. The attack occurred at Shahwani Stadium during a BNP-M public meeting. Senior leaders, including BNP-M chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party head Mehmood Khan…
MULTAN / LAHORE – Floodwaters from the Chenab River surged into Multan district’s Jalalpur Pirwala tehsil on Sunday, forcing mass evacuations and leaving parts of the town under water. With nearly half a million people at risk, authorities scrambled to move residents to safety as the situation worsened. City Police Officer Sadiq Ali Dogar confirmed…
Severe monsoon floods have dealt a heavy blow to Pakistan Railways, forcing the closure of multiple routes across Punjab and causing delays in other provinces. With tracks submerged and key bridges damaged, officials say restoration is underway but warn that full recovery will take time. Punjab’s Key Rail Links Severed Narowal–Sialkot line: Out of service…
Pakistan will open their 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship campaign at home against South Africa in October, a series that brings with it several historic milestones for local cricket fans. Test Matches Return to Renovated Gaddafi Stadium The two-Test series begins on 12 October in Lahore, where the Gaddafi Stadium will host its first five-day…
Honda Atlas has given its City lineup in Pakistan a small but notable refresh with the introduction of the Honda City Aspire S 1.5L. While the new variant keeps the same engine and basic structure as the outgoing Aspire 1.5L, it brings in design tweaks, premium cabin finishes, and extra features that make it look…
Flour prices in Peshawar have jumped steeply, climbing by Rs20 per kilogram to reach Rs120 in the retail market. The sudden surge has pushed household expenses higher at a time when food inflation is already straining consumers. Supply Restrictions Blamed Flour dealers say the increase stems largely from Punjab’s restrictions on transporting flour to Khyber…
Skywatchers in Pakistan are in for a celestial treat this weekend as a total lunar eclipse—popularly known as a “Blood Moon”—will be visible across the country during the night of September 7 and the early hours of September 8. When and Where to Watch According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the Moon will begin…
Karachi’s chronic traffic problems could see long-term relief as the federal and Sindh governments move forward with plans for the M-10 Motorway, a 134-kilometre high-speed link that will stretch from the city to Jamshoro through the Kirthar mountain range. The project, which upgrades and extends the existing Northern Bypass, is designed to divert heavy cargo…
ISLAMABAD / MULTAN / MUZAFFARGARH — Already reeling from weeks of devastating flooding, large parts of Punjab are bracing for another round of torrential rains over the next 12 to 24 hours, with authorities warning that fresh downpours could worsen an already critical situation. The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), part of the National Disaster…
