Pakistan’s forex reserves reach highest level since March 2022
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have reached their highest level since March 2022, reflecting a substantial strengthening of the country’s external position and signalling a shift from previous debt-led stabilisation cycles. Analysts say the improvement is structural, underpinned by policy discipline and reform continuity, rather than reliance on fresh external
TikTok suspends Shehbaz Gill’s account over alleged anti-state content
The TikTok administration has closed the TikTok account of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill over alleged anti-state content. According to the administration, Gill made inflammatory statements against state institutions and used inappropriate language on his account, which contributed to public unrest and tension. The TikTok administration stated that
USFDA prohibits INS 127 over cancer risk, flags use in Indian food products
The colour additive INS 127, commonly used in strawberry-flavoured milkshakes, ice cream, candies, bubble gum, and waffles in India, has been banned in the USA by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to its cancer-causing properties in rats. Despite this, many brands in India, whether well-known or newly established,
Pakistan made history by defeating India in final: PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan cricket team made history by defeating India in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif congratulated both the Pakistani team and the nation on this remarkable achievement. In his message, the Prime Minister praised the players for their outstanding performance, stating that they
Pakistan secure victory against India in U19 Asia Cup
DUBAI: Pakistan Under-19 cricket team defeated India to win the U-19 Asia Cup 2025 for the first time in marking history. In the ACC U-19 Asia Cup final held in Dubai, Pakistan set a target of 348 runs for India to chase. Pakistan’s innings got off to a strong start,
Snowfall blanket upper Swat as winter spell returns
SAWAT: Snowfall of the winter season has blanketed the mountains of Swat’s upper regions transforming tourists spots into stunning winter landscapes. The plains of Swat continue to experience rainfall. Light snowfall in the Kalam mountains has brought a noticeable drop in temperature. A new spell of weather has set in
Government announces changes to solar net metering, rolls out new billing mechanism
The government has announced significant changes to its solar energy framework, replacing the existing net metering system with a net billing mechanism for solar consumers under the newly approved Nepra Solar Consumer Rules 2025. The revised policy, approved by the Ministry of Energy after consultations with stakeholders, introduces a new
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir addresses national Ulema Mashaikh conference
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal (FM) Syed Asim Munir, delivered an address at the National Ulema Mashaikh Conference held in Islamabad today. The conference saw the participation of scholars and Mashaikhs from all schools of thought across the country. In his address, Field Marshal
Over 44 million children receive polio drops in Pakistan’s last national campaign 2025
PESHAWAR: On the final day of Pakistan’s last National Polio Campaign of 2025, the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) reported that over 44.3 million children under five have been vaccinated across the country during the six-day drive. According to the national emergency operation centre, vaccination for the year 2025 was
Vacancies announced for drivers at Pakistan Railways
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Railways invites applications for Assistant Driver posts (BPS-09) across multiple divisions, providing contractual employment with competitive perks. Pakistan Railways has announced a recruitment drive for Assistant Driver (BPS-09) positions, offering a total of 417 vacancies across major divisions including Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Sukkur, Quetta, and Karachi. Eligibility
