Gold Prices drop by over Rs 11,000 Per Tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a significant decline on the third day of the business week. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola fell by Rs 11,300 to reach Rs 454,036. Following the drop in per tola rates, the price
Gas Supply to CNG Stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Suspended
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been formally notified to immediately suspend gas supply to all CNG stations across the province due to a sharp drop in pipeline pressure. According to a letter sent by SNGPL administration, severe disruptions in the RLNG supply chain and operational issues have caused
ICC release new Test Rankings
The International Cricket Council has released its latest Test rankings, and the new list brings good news for England’s pace attack and Pakistan’s batting and bowling line-up. England fast bowler Ollie Robinson is the biggest name in the bowling charts this week. After a strong run in recent matches, Robinson
Five teachers suspended for forcing students on cleanliness work
PESHAWAR: The District Education Officer (Male), Peshawar, has suspended five teachers of Government Primary School No. 5, Hayatabad after students were found engaged in cleaning work during a surprise inspection. According to official documents, the DEO (Male) Peshawar paid a surprise visit to the school on September 1, 2026, and
Punjab boards declare 9th class results today
The Punjab Boards Class 9, SSC Part-I Results 2026 have been officially announced today, September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Students across Punjab can now check their results through the official websites of their respective educational boards. All nine educational boards across Punjab released the results simultaneously. Students who appeared
NADRA launches new version of Pak Identity App with multiple new features
ISLAMABAD: National Database and Registration Authority has released version 5.7.4 of the Pak Identity mobile app, introducing several new facilities for citizens and overseas Pakistanis. In a video message, NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali said the new version includes key features such as online FIA complaint registration, correction of family
Iran’s surprise strike near Red Sea shatters assumption of safe distance for US bases: IRGC
The United States has reportedly shifted part of its military deployment farther from the Strait of Hormuz after its bases in the Persian Gulf became increasingly vulnerable, but Iran’s missile strike on Camp Titin on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba showed that geographical distance cannot necessarily put US
Shabqadar Fort: The Fort That Remembers Empires
SHABQADAR: Nestled on the edge of the Peshawar Valley, where the plains of Charsadda meet the hills of Mohmand, stands a fort that has been chained for 185 years. Its massive wooden gates have not opened freely since 1840, not because they are broken, but because they were put on
Bat-shaped body with leopard-like spots: What is this strange creature seen on Pakistani coasts?
KARACHI: Strange fish with bat-like bodies and leopard-like spots on their skin have been spotted along the coasts of Karachi and Balochistan in recent days. Videos of these several-feet-long fish have gone viral on social media, with many people mistaking them for a new or rare species. However, according to
What was August 2026’s inflation rate?
ISLAMABAD: Inflation in the country re-entered double digits after a one-month gap, with the annual inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index recorded at 11.2% in August. In July, inflation stood at 2.9%. However, a sharp rise in wheat and flour prices, high petroleum product prices, and higher transport
