Protests, Sit-ins Could Cost Economy Rs 120 Billion Daily: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has warned that protests, strikes and sit-ins could disrupt economic activity and cause losses of up to Rs 120 billion to Pakistan’s economy every day. Speaking in Islamabad, the finance minister said Pakistan was moving from economic stabilisation towards growth, but disruptions caused by
MDCAT 2026 Results: Key Update for Thousands of Candidates
KARACHI: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 was conducted across Pakistan on Sunday, with thousands of candidates appearing for the medical entrance examination. The three-hour test has concluded, and candidates are now awaiting their results. The question paper and answer key are expected to be uploaded in
Solar System Costs Set to Fall as Battery Prices Drop
LAHORE: Solar system users have received welcome news as lithium battery prices have fallen significantly in the Lahore market, reducing the overall cost of installing solar systems. According to market sources, prices of different types of lithium batteries have dropped by between Rs20,000 and Rs100,000, with batteries used in on-grid,
Pakistan’s Cultural Heritage Takes Centre Stage at Azerbaijan
BAKU: The Embassy of Pakistan in Baku participated in the National Clothing Day event, showcasing Pakistan’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and traditional attire. The event was organized by the “Icherisheher” State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration which was well attended by Azerbaijani dignitaries from the government, representatives of the arts and
Security Forces Foil Human Trafficking Attempt, Held 58 Afghans in Balochistan
DASHT: Security forces successfully foiled a human trafficking attempt during an operation in Southern Balochistan arrested 58 undocumented Afghan nationals including women and children here on Sunday. According to sources, security personnel intercepted the group at Dasht Mirani area when they were attempting to cross the border illegally via human
Aleema Khan Arrested Ahead of September 27 Protest
LAHORE: Police on Sunday arrested Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, from her residence in Lahore. According to sources, Aleema Khan was taken into custody from her residence at Upper Mall following the issuance of a detention order under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public
Sri Lanka Defeat Pakistan by Eight Wickets in Asian Games Semi-Final
ISLAMABAD: Sri Lanka advance to the Gold Medal match of the Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket event after they beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the first semi-final of the event on Sunday at Nisshin. Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka hunted down the 178-run target with 13 balls to spare with
Abbottabad Board to Declare Inter Part-I 2026 Results Tomorrow
ABBOTTABAD: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Abbottabad will announce the Inter Part-I Annual Examination 2026 results tomorrow (Monday) September 21. According to notification issued by the board’s Controller of Examinations, the names of position holders will be announced at 2pm on Monday during a ceremony at the auditorium
KP Launches 6-Month Paid Internship Program for Skilled Youth
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched a 6-month paid internship program for poor, unemployed, and skilled youth to enhance their practical skills and get jobs. The initiative is introduced under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Economic Transformation Project (KP-RETP), monitored by the provincial government and executed through the Khyber
Mardan Board to Announce Inter Part-I 2026 Results on September 22
MARDAN: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mardan will announce the results of the Intermediate Annual Examination 2026 (Part-I) on Tuesday, September 22. According to a press release issued by the board, the results will be available on its official website at 4:30pm on Tuesday. A ceremony to
