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Lahore has once again topped the global pollution charts, surpassing Delhi to become the world’s most polluted city, wit...
25/10/2025

Lahore has once again topped the global pollution charts, surpassing Delhi to become the world’s most polluted city, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 404.

Some parts of the city recorded alarmingly high pollution levels Rytgan Road at 680, Johar Town at 673, and Gulberg at 543.

Smog and air pollution continue to worsen across Punjab due to vehicle emissions, industrial smoke, crop burning, and cross border haze drifting in from India.

Faisalabad and Lahore are grappling with severe traffic and industrial emissions, Karachi faces pollution from port operations, while Islamabad and Rawalpindi are affected by construction dust and vehicle smoke.

Authorities have urged citizens to stay indoors, keep windows closed, and wear masks when going outside. Meanwhile, dry weather is expected across the country, with colder temperatures in northern and hilly regions.

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Pakistan has unveiled its first locally manufactured advanced X-ray machine at the 22nd Health Asia International Exhibi...
24/10/2025

Pakistan has unveiled its first locally manufactured advanced X-ray machine at the 22nd Health Asia International Exhibition in Karachi.

Developed entirely by Pakistani engineers using local resources, the upgraded Flat Panel Digital Radiography (FDR) system is portable, fully digital, and can be operated via mobile phone making it a more affordable alternative to imported machines.

The exhibition also featured innovations such as AI powered physician assistants, customized ambulances, heartbeat monitoring patches, and upcoming digital hospitals.

Exhibitors highlighted advancements in cell and gene therapies, infertility treatments, and charitable healthcare services reflecting Pakistan’s rapid progress in health technology and medical innovation.

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Meezan Bank Limited reported a net profit of Rs70.52 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 (9MFY25), refl...
24/10/2025

Meezan Bank Limited reported a net profit of Rs70.52 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 (9MFY25), reflecting a 10% decline from Rs78.33 billion in the same period last year. The drop was mainly attributed to lower yields and higher credit loss provisions.

Earnings per share (EPS) stood at Rs38.59, and the bank announced a cash dividend of Rs7 per share.

Net profit/return decreased by 12.1% to Rs188.21 billion, while foreign exchange income surged nearly ninefold to Rs5.99 billion.

Meanwhile, other income rose 47% to Rs30.24 billion, partially offsetting the decline in financing returns.

The bank’s net profit margin was recorded at 32.3%, compared to 33.4% in the corresponding period last year.

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The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on October 22, 2025, approved the Bank’s fina...
23/10/2025

The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on October 22, 2025, approved the Bank’s financial results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2025.

Bank Alfalah reported a profit after tax (PAT) of PKR 21.44 billion for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, translating into earnings per share (EPS) of PKR 13.59, compared to PKR 21.32 in the same period last year.

The Board also announced a third interim cash dividend of PKR 2.50 per share (25%), bringing the total cash dividend for the year to PKR 7.50 per share (75%), compared to PKR 6.00 per share (60%) for the same period in 2024.

Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan as the new Grand M***i, succeeding the late Sheikh Abdu...
23/10/2025

Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan as the new Grand M***i, succeeding the late Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh.

The appointment was made by King Salman, following the recommendation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman through a royal decree.

Sheikh Dr. Saleh will also serve as the Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and the President of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, with the rank of minister.

Funeral prayers for the late Grand M***i were held across the Kingdom, including in Makkah and Madinah.

The Royal Court praised his lifelong service and notable contributions to Islam, extending condolences to his family, the Saudi nation, and the wider Muslim world.

Emerging Pakistani home cook Sunia Imran has won the UK National Curry Week Cook Off 2025, earning widespread praise for...
23/10/2025

Emerging Pakistani home cook Sunia Imran has won the UK National Curry Week Cook Off 2025, earning widespread praise for her authentic yet innovative South Asian dishes.

Competing against some of London’s top home cooks, Sunia impressed the judges with her perfectly balanced flavors, technical expertise, and elegant presentation.

She dominated the competition by winning four out of five rounds and generously donated her £1,000 prize to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

A Senior IT Project Manager by profession, Sunia channels her passion for cooking through social media, where she shares recipes that blend tradition with creativity.

She credits her mother’s influence and her Lahore roots for nurturing her deep love of food a love that, she says, “brings families and communities together.”

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Twelve-year-old Fatima Naseem from Karachi has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record.She performed 47 stre...
22/10/2025

Twelve-year-old Fatima Naseem from Karachi has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record.

She performed 47 stretching moves in just one minute, surpassing the previous record held by a martial artist from England.

Fatima’s remarkable accomplishment reflects her dedication, flexibility, and determination at such a young age.

This achievement not only brings immense pride to Karachi but also highlights the extraordinary potential of Pakistan’s youth on the global stage.

Her record-breaking performance serves as an inspiration for young athletes across the country.

US President Donald Trump revealed that he had advised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid any conflict with Pa...
22/10/2025

US President Donald Trump revealed that he had advised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid any conflict with Pakistan, urging both nations to use trade as a diplomatic tool to ease tensions.

Speaking at a Diwali event at the White House, Trump recalled warning both countries that the United States would suspend trade if hostilities continued a move he said helped prompt swift de-escalation.

He further claimed to have “ended eight wars around the world” through trade negotiations.

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During her speech at the flood relief card distribution ceremony in Okara, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced ...
21/10/2025

During her speech at the flood relief card distribution ceremony in Okara, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that she has eliminated all avenues of corruption in the province.

Expressing gratitude to God, she said Punjab is now being recognized as a model province.

“I have blocked all paths to corruption. Thank God, Punjab has set an example,” Maryam Nawaz stated on Monday.

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Arshad Khan, popularly known as the “Chaiwala,” has officially been confirmed as a Pakistani citizen by the Lahore High ...
21/10/2025

Arshad Khan, popularly known as the “Chaiwala,” has officially been confirmed as a Pakistani citizen by the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench.

The court’s decision came after NADRA verified his documents, leading to the restoration of his national identity card and passport.

Justice Jawad Hassan ruled that Arshad is not an Afghan national but a Pakistani, born in Islamabad in 1999.

Arshad rose to global fame in 2016 when his photo went viral, earning international recognition for Pakistan.

According to his lawyer, Arshad now plans to relaunch his tea business at Islamabad’s Sunday Bazaar, continuing his journey as the country’s beloved tea seller.

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that lasting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan hinges on the Afghan Taliba...
21/10/2025

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that lasting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan hinges on the Afghan Taliban’s commitment to stopping cross border attacks.

Speaking after a ceasefire agreement reached in Doha, Asif warned that any breach from the Afghan side would undermine the accord.

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Authorities in Punjab are planning to establish 80 new police stations across the province, including in Lahore, to stre...
20/10/2025

Authorities in Punjab are planning to establish 80 new police stations across the province, including in Lahore, to strengthen law enforcement in response to rising crime rates and population growth.

The expansion will increase the total number of police stations from 727 to 807. Once the plan is approved by the Inspector General of Punjab Police, the revised summary will be submitted to the government for final approval, aiming to enhance public safety and policing capacity across the province.

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