The Sindh government has increased the health budget by 8%, rising from Rs302 billion to Rs326 billion. Separately, a salary increase ranging from 10 to 20 per cent for government employees is anticipated in the upcoming Sindh budget 2025–26. Additionally, the announcement of new job opportunities in provincial departments is also expected. It is pertinent to…
In a case that has shaken the nation, 17-year-old TikToker and content creator Sana Yousaf was tragically murdered on June 2, 2025, in a disturbing act of violence after she rejected the persistent advances of a man named Umer Hayat. Sana, known for her cheerful social media presence and regular content, was reportedly harassed by…
Two of Pakistan’s most prominent stars, Danish Taimoor and Sajal Aly, are coming together for a new television drama titled Tan Man Aur Tum. The show promises a refreshing mix of romance and drama, backed by a strong creative team and a supporting cast. Danish Taimoor, who’s currently basking in the success of Mann Mast…
ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s digital transformation, the federal minister for planning on Thursday officially launched the National Open Data Portal, which would serve as a central platform for public access to government datasets across vital sectors such as healthcare, education, economy, environment, infrastructure and demographics. The portal was unveiled at the Pakistan…
KARACHI: Passenger car sales increased by 32.1% to 94,388 units during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period in the previous year on account of a variety of reasons, including a dramatic fall in interest rates, back-to-back Eid festivities, anticipated price hikes ahead of the federal budget 2025-26,…
Pakistan’s Chief Statistician Dr Naeemuz Zafar said Thursday that the 2.7% economic growth estimate for this fiscal year is based on a 15-year-old livestock survey and assumes full utilisation of the Rs1.1 trillion development budget. While responding to questions about the controversy over this year’s economic growth figure along with Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Dr…
TOKYO: Stocks dived in Asian trade on Friday, led by a selloff in Wall Street futures after Israel conducted a military strike on Iran, sending investors scurrying to safe havens such as gold and the Swiss franc. The escalation in hostilities in the Middle East – a major oil producing region – adds a fresh…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has shared latest update on the flight operation after Israel deadly strikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders, ARY News reported. Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions including at the country’s main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, while Israel declared a state of emergency in…
LONDON: Sana Mir, former captain of Pakistan’s women’s cricket team and a newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer, was given the honour of ringing the bell at Lord’s on Thursday, marking the start of day two of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa. The ceremonial bell ringing, a cherished tradition…
KARACHI: The perceived temperature in Karachi may range between 43°C and 49°C today, as the city remains in the grip of hot and dry weather, with maximum temperatures likely to hover between 37°C and 39°C, weather analysts said on Friday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts that most parts of Sindh will remain extremely hot…
