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Leaked audio captures US Vice President JD Vance mocking Canada's trade deal capitulation and taunting PM Carney for trying to out-tough Trump.
21 August 2026
Bollywood star Arjun Rampal surprised fans by marrying his partner of six years, Gabriella Demetriades.
21 August 2026
Deputy Commissioner Hari Pur addresses Khanpur's water scarcity and illegal encroachments in a decisive meeting.
21 August 2026
The US Treasury Secretary threatens Iran with the toughest sanctions in history, escalating economic pressure amidst rising tensions.
21 August 2026
Drought fears linked to El Niño force Panama Canal authorities to restrict shipping, threatening global trade routes.
21 August 2026
Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a military agreement at GHQ, solidifying Rawalpindi's expanding security footprint across Central Africa.
21 August 2026
Over 1,800 police officers fortified Faisalabad's places of worship using a three-tier security perimeter and sniper coverage.
21 August 2026
Washington launches severe sanctions against Iran's illicit oil fleet while the Supreme Court reviews President Trump's disputed executive authority.
21 August 2026
Turkish judicial authorities issued a fresh arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the military blockade of international Gaza aid ships.
21 August 2026
Facing thermal optics and night-vision weaponry, Pakistan's under-funded civil police are paying the price for Islamabads contradictory counter-terrorism directives.
21 August 2026
Unidentified assailants shot dead off-duty police constable Rahmatullah in Bajaur's Mamund tehsil while he was returning home to Laghari village.
21 August 2026
Turkish authorities issue an international arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu following the interception of a Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla.
21 August 2026
USD/PKR
277.28
▲ 0.4500%
EUR/PKR
323.95
▲ 1.4400%
GBP/PKR
378.43
▲ 1.1500%
SAR/PKR
73.85
▼ -0.0300%
AED/PKR
75.49
▼ -0.0100%
CAD/PKR
201.44
▲ 1.2900%
AUD/PKR
199.03
▲ 1.6700%
Severe drought caused by El Niño forces Panama Canal to reduce daily ship transits, threatening global supply chains.
21 August 2026
JPMorgan’s James Sullivan likens US Treasury market interventions to 'paying your mortgage with your credit card,' warning of delayed financial risks.
21 August 2026
Landscapers face hurdles in adopting electric tools despite noise and emission benefits.
21 August 2026
Ohio Senator JD Vance emphasizes economic pressure as the key to achieving Washington's objectives in Iran.
21 August 2026
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Sky Sports brings 1,500 games with no hydration breaks, marking a return to traditional football viewing.
Movies, shows, celebrity news and pop culture
A historic collaboration between Bollywood and Lollywood producers sees a bilingual drama about Partition set for release in 2027.
Wellness, medical news and healthy living
Discoveries, research and scientific breakthroughs
A team of Pakistani geologists has discovered significant deposits of rare earth minerals in Balochistan, potentially worth billions of dollars.
Learning, research and academic insights
Students from the Habib Public School STEM track win gold medals at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
The government launches a comprehensive digital literacy programme targeting 50,000 schools across the country, equipping students with essential technology skills.
Government and NGO campaigns together achieve a 5-percentage-point rise in national literacy within three years.
Pakistan's education ministry overhauls the curriculum framework to include problem-solving, creativity, and digital literacy at every grade level.
A government initiative to decentralize higher education brings technical universities to Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and interior Sindh.
A partnership between religious education boards and the Ministry of Education introduces STEM subjects alongside traditional Islamic studies.
Pakistan's university enrollment has reached an all-time high of 2.3 million students, driven by expanded capacity and new scholarship programmes.
Targeted scholarship programmes, safe transport schemes, and community engagement drive a historic rise in female education participation.
Free nutritious meals provided in public schools improve attendance by 20% and reduce dropout rates in food-insecure communities.
NUST and LUMS achieve their highest-ever positions in the QS World University Rankings, reflecting improved research output and international partnerships.
New releases, charts and artist features
How a new generation of rappers is putting Pakistan on the global music map.
Recipes, reviews and culinary trends
How Pakistani cities are embracing specialty coffee and third-wave cafés.
Quick, nutritious meals inspired by Pakistani cuisine that the whole family will love.
From nihiri to biryani, here is every Pakistani dish you need to try at least once.
Sheer khurma, gulab jamun and other desserts that make Eid complete.
Lahori fried fish, Karachi bun kebab and more iconic street food from across Pakistan.
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Declutter your space, mind and schedule for a more fulfilling life.
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Must-read books for personal growth and professional development.
Effective workouts you can do at home with minimal equipment.
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