Pakistan to Chair SCO Business Council in 2027
Pakistan will take over the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Business Council in 2027, helping strengthen regional trade and its position in the organization. The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) will represent Pakistan during its tenure as chair of the council, reflecting growing confidence
5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad, KP, Punjab
Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, creating panic among residents. According to seismic data, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 178 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at 36.54°N latitude and 70.63°E longitude. However, no
Cloudburst sparks destructive flash flood in GB
A cloudburst caused flash flood in Thor, a village on the outskirts of Chilas in Gilgit-Baltistan’s (G-B) Diamer district that damaged to homes, agricultural land, roads and irrigation infrastructure on Saturday. As per reports, heavy floodwaters entered several parts of the village after the cloudburst, damaging property and disrupting road
Renowned TV Chef Rahat Ali passes away
The famous TV Chef Rahat Ali passed away on Saturday. The news first circulated on social media and was later also confirmed by family sources. Rahat’s death marks the end of a chapter in Pakistan’s culinary TV history as viewers used to get finest recipes from her. For decades, Chef
Traders disassociate themselves from banned JAAC
Traders association of Mirpur Azad Kashmir’s representatives on Saturday announced they have no association with banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Addressing a press conference at the Kashmir Press Club, Mirpur, Azmat Khan accompanied by traders said that they would have no association with banned Joint Awami Action Committee. On
Kohlu hit by third quake in two days
Another earthquake hit Kohlu district of Balochistan on Saturday. This was the third such tremor to hit the area within two days, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) in Quetta. The latest quake registered a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located 40 kilometres
96,498 Kashmiris martyred by Indian forces since 1989
SRINAGAR: In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, India and its proxy administration continue to use physical, mental, and psychological torture as a tool to sustain New Delhi’s illegal occupation and suppress Kashmiris’ UN-recognized right to self-determination. A report released by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service on the
Pakistan to launch cashless E-Passport system
In a major development, Pakistan is going to digital transformation of its passport system by issuing e-passports from 1st July 2026. As part of its new reforms, in the e-passport system, cash payments fees will not be acceptable anymore. To introduce the new system, this decision was taken in a
PMD issues rain, thunderstorm alert for 22 cities
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Punjab and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the next 48 hours. According to the PMD, rain is expected in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Mianwali, Gujranwala, Kasur, Multan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Jhelum, Narowal, Khushab, Gujrat, Mandi
Pakistan’s heavy vehicle imports surge
For the first time, imports of heavy vehicles have reached a historic high in the country as buses and trucks recording a sharp increase during the current fiscal year. Analysists describe this huge surge in imports of heavy vehicles because of lower interest rates and incentives on the part of
