The federal government of Pakistan has decided to eliminate the Rs. 35 Pakistan Television (PTV) fee charged on electricity bills, offering relief to millions of consumers. The decision, directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is set to be formally announced soon after a high-level meeting next week. This move aims to ease the financial burden...
British scientists have embarked on a new technological journey with a revolutionary project to artificially create human DNA in the laboratory. They have named it the Synthetic Human Genome Project. This five-year program aims to enhance the understanding of the genetic code and pave the way for treatments for future diseases. The project involves experts...
Karachi experienced widespread rainfall on June 28, 2025, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reporting a citywide total of 17.8 mm. The heaviest downpour was recorded in Surjani Town at 58.2 mm, followed by Saddar Town with 47.5 mm, Gulshan-e-Maimar at 37.4 mm, and Gulshan-e-Hadid with 37 mm. Other areas saw significant showers, including Shahrah-e-Faisal...
Pakistan’s automotive sector is reeling from significant price hikes following the implementation of the Climate Support Levy (CSL) under the new auto policy. For the first time, all locally assembled hybrid, petrol, and diesel vehicles are subject to this tax, aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The levy has led to substantial price increases across major...
Brain-eating amoeba has claimed another life in Karachi. This incident brings the total number of fatalities from this infection in Sindh to three this year. The latest victim, a resident of North Karachi, was only 17 years of age. Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater environments and can cause a rare but deadly...
Irum Bibi, a 25-year-old woman, was brutally murdered in Karachi’s Afghan Basti, Gulshan-e-Memar, allegedly by her husband and father. Further details suggest the case has been solved, and the police have arrested both suspects identified as Irum’s husband, Noor Muhammad, and her father, Yasin, in connection with the crime. According to Senior Superintendent of Police...
The State Bank of Pakistan has recently revealed shocking insights in a report concerning the country’s banking sector, highlighting low balances in the majority of commercial bank accounts. Based on the report, more than 51% of bank accounts contain less than Rs. 5,000, indicating a major challenge for the nation’s financial landscape. The statistics also...
A heart-wrenching tragedy struck Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on June 27, 2025, when 11 members of a single family drowned in a sudden surge of floodwaters in the Swat River. The incident, which occurred during a family picnic near the river, has left the nation mourning and raised critical questions about emergency response systems and public...
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a financial assistance package of Rs. 400 million for persons with disabilities, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowered society. The announcement was made during a ceremony organized by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) at the Chief Minister’s...