Islamabad: Pakistan has once again secured the highest number of scholarships under the European Union-funded Erasmus Mundus programme, maintaining its leading position for the fourth consecutive year. A total of 114 Pakistani students have been awarded scholarships for 2025, including 66 female scholars, making up nearly 58 per cent of […]
Islamabad: A bill seeking to restrict social media access for children under the age of 16 was tabled in the Senate on Monday, as lawmakers move to regulate digital spaces for minors. The “Social Media (Minimum Age Requirement) Bill 2025” was introduced by Senators Syed Masroor Ahsan and Sarmad Ali. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
