ISLAMABAD: Strong tremors from an earthquake were felt in the northern regions of the country. According to reports, several cities, including Islamabad, experienced significant shaking. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located 159 kilometers underground. The tremors were so intense that widespread panic ensued, prompting people to […]
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ISLAMABAD: Gold prices have surged significantly in both international and domestic markets. According to the Jewellers’ Association, following an increase of PKR 3,400, the price of one tola of gold in the country has risen to PKR 469,562. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold went up by PKR 2,915, reaching PKR 402,573. The
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QUETTA: The Balochistan cabinet has approved the introduction of an electric bike scheme aimed at facilitating the general public across the province. The decision was taken during the 21st key meeting of the provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti. During the meeting, the cabinet expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for
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LAHORE: Punjab’s Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, has issued a clarification regarding reports about an extension in school and college holidays across the province. He dismissed circulating rumors about any increase in the vacation period, stating that there is no change in the announced schedule. According to the minister, all schools and colleges in Punjab
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NEW DELHI: A serious new case of harassment involving a female athlete has emerged in India, where national shooting team coach Ankush Bhardwaj has been arrested on charges of rape. According to Indian media reports, a 17-year-old national-level shooter has accused her coach of sexual assault. The victim stated that the alleged incident took place
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ISLAMABAD: Authorities have issued a warning to mobile phone users after reports emerged of a new phone-call scam that can lead to financial loss and data theft. According to the advisory, users are receiving calls from an unknown number (051)7080507, and answering these calls can potentially compromise their mobile devices. Cybersecurity experts warn that if
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KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan rose sharply in December, led by inflows from Saudi Arabia, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. The inflows provided crucial support to foreign exchange reserves and the country’s balance of payments. Remittances remain a key source of hard currency for Pakistan. They have
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NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three matches of the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Varma underwent testicular surgery in Rajkot on Wednesday. Doctors have advised him to rest. The board said a decision on his
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Saudi officials held talks on expanding strategic cooperation between the two countries, the Press Information Department (PID) said Friday. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share a long-standing partnership across political, security, and economic domains, reinforced by deep religious and cultural ties. The two nations regularly engage at high levels on regional and global
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ISLAMABAD: Reports claiming the death of renowned Sufi singer Abida Parveen have been strongly denied by her family. Her daughter confirmed that Parveen is in good health and that all death rumors are completely false. “My mother is perfectly fine,” her daughter said. “Fans are being misled with false news about her passing. We urge
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