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Sindh announces public holiday for schools on Aug 15

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- The Sindh government has announced August 5 as a public holiday for schools across the province on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). Sindh Sindh School Education... Read More


Branches of designated banks to remain open today

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- In order to facilitate the collection of Hajj applications from registered applicants of Hajj 2026, State Bank of Pakistan on the request of Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfa... Read More


Sherry Rehman slams India's ban on Kashmiri books

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Senator Sherry Rehman strongly condemned the Indian government's recent ban on Kashmiri historical and resistance literature. She described this move as a severe example of fascism... Read More


Gold price falls by Rs300 per tola in Pakistan

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Gold prices dropped slightly in both international and local markets, ending a three-day upward trend. In the global bullion market, the price of gold fell by $3 to $3,397 per ounc... Read More


NAB Lahore recovers Rs547bn in six months

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has released its performance report for the first half of 2025. From January to June, NAB recovered Rs547.31 billion in total. Notab... Read More


Pakistan first in South Asia to join UNESCO underwater treaty

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Pakistan is set to become the first South Asian nation to ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs... Read More


Fly direct: Iran Air launches Quetta-Zahedan route

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Iran Air launched direct flights between Quetta and Zahedan on Friday, improving travel between Pakistan and Iran. The Airbus A-319 landed at Quetta International Airport at 9:15 p... Read More


FIA warns: Beware of fake messages, don't share info

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- The Federal Investigation (FIA) has warned the public about fake emails and WhatsApp messages. These messages claim to be from the FIA Director General. However, they are sent by u... Read More


Industrial growth sparks 58% rise in electricity use

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Electricity consumption soared by 35% to 58% in the last quarter of fiscal year 2025. This sharp rise ended a two-year decline. The major reason was a strong increase in industrial... Read More


Trump, Putin set for Ukraine talks in Alaska

Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska. The two leaders plan to negotiate a possible peace deal to en... Read More