Download IPFS Gold prices in Pakistan saw a modest decline on Tuesday, reflecting both international market shifts and domestic economic pressures. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs700 per tola, closing at Rs359,000, down from Rs359,700 the previous day.[Read More…]

Download IPFS In another blow to Pakistan’s struggling middle and working classes, the federal government has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, citing international market trends. The cost of petrol has risen by Rs5.36 per liter, while high-speed diesel (HSD) saw an even steeper hike of Rs11.37 per liter.[Read More…]

Download IPFS The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on Pakistan’s top judiciary to immediately review legal measures that threaten press freedom, particularly the controversial amendments made to the country’s cybercrime law. The letter, sent to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, reflects growing international concern over rising censorship and state[Read More…]

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior, Talal Chaudhary, announced that the Frontier Corps is undergoing a major restructuring to enhance internal security and operational efficiency.The Government of Pakistan has initiated a significant restructuring of the Frontier Corps (FC) in a strategic move to boost internal security across the country. According to[Read More…]

amiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) leader Hafiz Hamdullah has made it clear that his party will not align with either the government or the opposition, signaling an independent political stance amid Pakistan’s shifting power dynamics.In a firm declaration that highlights the evolving political climate in Pakistan, senior leader Hafiz Hamdullah of[Read More…]

A senior government official has revealed that top political and military leaders in Pakistan authorized a targeted strike at Pahalgam, a town in Indian-administered Kashmir, escalating regional tensions.A senior Pakistani government official has revealed that both the political and military leadership of Pakistan jointly ordered a recent strike on Pahalgam,[Read More…]

From January 1, 2026, Pakistani pilgrims must travel to Iraq through registered Zaireen Group Organizers, banning solo trips, announced Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. This article explores the new policy’s aim to curb illegal migration, enhance safety, and the challenges of implementation. Speaking at a trilateral conference in Tehran on July[Read More…]

The Sindh government has extended the deadline for vehicle owners to adopt Ajrak-themed number plates to August 14, 2025, offering relief from fines as it pushes a controversial modernization drive. This article explores the policy’s intent, public backlash, and the challenges of balancing cultural pride with practical governance. On July[Read More…]

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Balochistan, Pakistan, on July 14, 2025, causing widespread panic but no reported casualties or damage. This article examines the seismic event, its regional context, and the need for robust disaster preparedness in a province prone to frequent tremors. Late Monday night at 22:31 Pakistan Standard[Read More…]

In a high-profile ceremony marked by traditional fanfare, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif recently inaugurated two large-scale road projects in Rawalpindi: the GPO Chowk Underpass and the Nawaz Sharif Flyover. The projects, reportedly costing a combined US$30 million, are part of a broader infrastructure initiative by the provincial[Read More…]