Punjab reduces summer vacation for schools. In a new development, the Punjab government has decided to reopen schools for classes 9th and 10th, O Level, A Level, and Intermediate students from August 18, reversing its earlier move to extend summer holidays until September. Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said the change came after consultations […]
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Babar Azam suffers drop in ICC ODI ranking after West Indies series
Babar Azam suffers drop in ICC ODI ranking after West Indies series. Brilliant Pakistani batter Babar Azam suffered a drop in the latest ICC ODI ranking on the back of a disappointing outing in the three-match Pakistan vs West Indies series. The former Pakistan captain, who was second on the list of top 10 batters […]
Interest rate expected to go down during this year: Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that the interest rate is expected to go down during the calendar year. Addressing a gathering of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce, the federal minister also pledged a reduction in energy costs. Tax on agricultural income He said for the first time in the country, agricultural income has […]
Met Office forecast more rains in country from Aug 18
Met Office forecast more rains in country from Aug 18. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rainfall in the country from August 18 to 22. Monsoon activity is likely to intensify during the upcoming week as currents from the Arabian Sea are continuously penetrating the upper parts of the country. Moist currents from […]
National Assembly passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024
National Assembly passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024. The National Assembly on Wednesday approved the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024 with a majority vote, despite strong opposition from opposition parties. The bill was tabled by Minister of State Talal Chaudhry in the lower house of the Parliament. Opposition members opposed the proposed legislation and presented amendments, which […]
How much is Georgina Rodriguez’s engagement ring worth?
How much is Georgina Rodriguez’s engagement ring worth? After dating for eight years, Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo finally got engaged to Argentine-born Spanish model and mother of two of his five kids, Georgina Rodriguez, earlier this week. However, it was the colossal stone on her finger that captured all the attention. Georgina Rodriguez, 31, […]
Veteran actor’s daughter frontrunner to take over Vogue
Veteran actor’s daughter frontrunner to take over Vogue. Renowned actor Candice Bergen’s daughter Chloe Malle is reportedly a frontrunner to take over American Vogue after Anna Wintour’s 37-year tenure as editor-in-chief ends. As reported exclusively by a foreign publication, Chloe Malle, 39, the only daughter of Emmy and Golden Globe winner Candice Bergen, whom she […]
Hunza River flooding blocks Karakoram Highway for traffic
Hunza River flooding blocks Karakoram Highway for traffic. Heavy flooding in the Hunza River wreaked destruction at Gulmit in the Gojal area of Hunza, as the Karakoram Highway has been blocked for vehicular traffic since yesterday. The RCC bridge in Gulmit has been pressed under the flood debris after flooding in the Hunza River. Travellers […]