Day: July 18, 2025

airspace

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until August 23

Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions for Indian-registered aircraft by another month, with the ban now in effect until August 23, according to an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airport Authority. The NOTAM confirms the continued prohibition of overflights and transit operations for all Indian-registered aircraft, […]

strike

Traders’ strike called off after talks with govt: FPCCI

Islamabad: A planned nationwide strike by the business community has been called off following successful negotiations between traders and the federal government, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) announced on Friday. Speaking at a joint press conference alongside representatives of major trade bodies, FPCCI President Atif […]

Muhammad Hasnain

Pakistan’s Muhammad Hasnain Wins U-17 World Snooker Title

Pakistan’s Muhammad Hasnain etched his name into snooker history on Friday by winning the IBSF World Under-17 Snooker Championship 2025, defeating Wales’ Riley Powell in a commanding 4-0 final victory. The one-sided final, held in Bahrain’s capital, saw the young Pakistani cueist deliver a flawless performance, outclassing his opponent in […]

Pakistan

Pakistan Urges Collective Global Effort Against Terrorism

Pakistan on Friday reiterated its commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and called for international cooperation to address the global menace through non-discriminatory and objective approaches. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Foreign Office said that Pakistan remains a frontline state in the […]

Volleyball

Pakistan U-16 Volleyball Team Reaches Final After Crushing India

Pakistan stormed into the final of the Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship on Friday after defeating arch-rivals India in straight sets in a high-stakes semi-final clash. The national team continued their unbeaten run in the tournament, overpowering India with set scores of 16-19, 25-25, and 12-25 to seal their spot in […]

Rajab Butt

Rajab Butt Leaves Country, Takes Vlogging Break

YouTuber Rajab Butt has temporarily stepped away from vlogging and has reportedly left the country following a wave of controversy and legal proceedings linked to allegations of blasphemy. The social media personality, who enjoys a sizable following on YouTube and TikTok, is facing accusations of disrespecting Islamic figures in his […]

Sugar Price

Sugar Price Capped at Rs172 per kg in Islamabad

Islamabad: The federal capital administration on Friday fixed the Sugar price at Rs172 per kilogram, amid rising public complaints over surging rates and market manipulation. According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon, the ex-mill sugar price has been set at Rs165 per kg, while the maximum […]

Mastung

Constabulary officer martyred in Mastung terror attack

A Balochistan Constabulary officer was martyred and two others sustained injuries on Friday in an armed attack on a police vehicle in Mastung district, according to local officials. The incident occurred on the National Highway as the vehicle was travelling from Kalat to Quetta. Police officials said unidentified assailants opened […]

Lakes

Five-Year Ban Imposed on hotel construction Near GB Lakes

Gilgit: The government of Pakistan has imposed a five-year ban on the construction of new hotels near the northern region’s lakes in Gilgit-Baltistan, amid rising concerns over unchecked tourism-related development. The move comes as authorities face growing alarm over the environmental toll of rapid and largely unregulated construction in the […]

monsoon rains

Another spell of monsoon rains to start from July 21: PMD

Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday issued a fresh weather advisory forecasting more monsoon rains accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds across various regions of the country from July 21 to 25. According to the Met Office, humid currents from the Arabian Sea are likely to penetrate Sindh […]