PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China from May 23: Foreign Office
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to China from May 23 to 26. The Foreign Office Spokesperson said that Pakistan-China relations have strengthened over time, while China’s unwavering support for Pakistan continues. He said that official ceremonies were held
Good news for school students in KP
Summer vacations have been formally announced in educational institutions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. An announcement was issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding the holidays. According to the announcement, primary schools in the plains will remain closed from June 1 to August 31, while middle and
Gold prices in Peshawar, check latest updates here
The gold rate in Pakistan today, on Friday, May 22, 2026, is PKR 459,300 per tola for 24K gold and PKR 421,134 per tola for 22K gold in the local market. Gold prices in Pakistan today remain unchanged as the following market conditions are steady. The current 24K, 22K, and
Pakistani scientist based in UK diagnoses dementia through eye examination
Pakistani-origin British Scientist Professor Riaz Malik has revealed that a short scan of the eyes equipped with artificial intelligence can play an important role in the timely diagnosis of nerve damage caused by dementia and diabetes in the future. According to him, this scan, which lasts only 2 to 3
Pakistan announces 16-member squad for ODI series against Australia
Pakistan has announced a 16-member squad for the ODI series against Australia, with Shaheen Shah Afridi being given the captaincy of the series. Ahmed Daniyal, Irfan Mehnas, Rohan Nazir have been included in the team, while Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Sufyan Muqeem have returned. Mohammad
PMD forecasts dry weather in KP
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is experiencing a current temperature of 29°C under sunny skies, with winds moving from the northwest at 5 mph and humidity at 42%. According to the latest meteorological data for Friday, May 22, 2026, conditions will shift to partly sunny later today
34 days, 468 flights: Pakistan completes Hajj flight operation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully concluded its 34-day Hajj flight operation, transporting pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Medina under the government’s official Hajj scheme. It is reported that the last Hajj flight PK-741 was taken out from Lahore for the transport of 290 people to Jeddah. The first
Zakia Ahmad makes history as first Afghan female Everest climber
KATHMANDU: Zakia Ahmad created a new history as she became the first-ever woman from Afghanistan to summit the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, which stands tall at an elevation of 8,848 meters above sea level. Zakia climbed Mount Everest earlier today at around 7:20 a.m., as confirmed by expedition officials.
Free digital training initiative launched to empower youth nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a nationwide free digital skills training course that will help youths acquire knowledge about technological advancements and enhance their job prospects in the digital era. This initiative has been introduced by the government through an effort spearheaded by the Prime Minister in partnership with the
US-Iran talks show progress but no agreement yet, says Iranian official
TEHRAN: A senior Iranian official told Reuters that while no formal agreement has been reached with the United States, there has been a reduction in differences between the two sides. In his opinion, enrichment of Iran’s uranium and control over the Strait of Hormuz are the key issues hindering negotiations
