KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan soared to another all-time high on Wednesday, tracking gains in the international market as investors rushed to the safe-haven asset on renewed US-China trade tensions and growing expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) on Tuesday announced the successful completion of repair work on a faulty repeater in its undersea cable system, restoring internet speed and connectivity across the country. The maintenance operation, which began on the morning of October 14, was carried out by the International […]
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military on Wednesday strongly rejected what it described as “fabricated, delusional and provocative propaganda” emanating from the Indian military leadership in the run-up to state elections in Bihar and West Bengal. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) expressed grave concern that even five months after Maarka-e-Haq, […]
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched a crackdown on substandard skin-whitening creams after discovering dangerous levels of mercury in several popular brands. According to CCP, these creams—often marketed with claims of “fairness,” “glow,” and “lightening”—contain banned amounts of mercury, a substance prohibited in cosmetics in many countries. […]
ISLAMABAD – The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced that Pakistan’s first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) will be launched from China on October 19, 2025. According to Pakistan space & upper atmosphere research commission (SUPARCO), the satellite is set to play a transformative role in agriculture, urban development, and […]
WEB DESK: The Pakistan Army on Wednesday successfully repelled multiple coordinated cross-border attacks launched by Afghan Taliban fighters and militants of the group known as Fitna al-Khawarij near Chaman’s Spin Boldak area, killing at least 15 to 20 assailants, according to security sources. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the […]
ISLAMABAD: Relief for consumers is on the cards as petroleum product prices are expected to fall by up to Rs6 per litre from October 16, sources told Geo News on Tuesday. According to working papers prepared by oil marketing companies, petrol may see a reduction of Rs6.10 per litre for […]
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan on Monday announced a sweeping crackdown against fake news networks following the recent TLP incident, vowing strict action under cybercrime and national security laws. According to officials, a list of key actors behind the disinformation campaign has been prepared, with cases to be registered under […]
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced a major decision to abolish the old curriculum and enforce the new Comprehensive Curriculum 2024 with immediate effect for matriculation and intermediate students across the country. According to the official notification, all educational institutions affiliated with the Federal […]
Peshawar: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday ordered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to administer the oath to Chief Minister-elect Sohail Afridi by 4pm on Wednesday. Chief Justice S.M. Attique Shah issued the directive while hearing PTI’s petition, seeking the nomination of the KP Assembly Speaker or any […]