RIO DE JANEIRO: As the leaders of the BRICS group of emerging nations began a meeting in Brazil on Sunday, President Donald Trump declared that the United States will levy an extra 10 percent tax on any nations who align themselves with the “Anti-American policies” of the organization. The BRICSRead More →
After receiving clearance from the appropriate regulating organizations, Punjab University has formally launched admissions for the first time in its Allied Health Sciences programs.The five-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the institution is accepting applications this year. Additionally, the four-year Bachelor of Science programs in Medical Lab TechnologyRead More →
The University of Punjab (PU) has officially launched admissions to its undergraduate programs for the 2025 academic year. According to the university’s official statement, the deadline for online application submissions is August 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM. A university spokeswoman said that the entry exam results for the first admissionRead More →
Former US President Donald Trump recently praised Pakistanis as “brilliant people” and stated a strong desire to increase bilateral trade in an interview with Fox News. During a period of elevated military tensions, he also took responsibility for defusing a near-nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. Trump claimed that theRead More →
ISLAMABAD APP – Pakistan and Russia on Tuesday agreed to establish a new steel mill in Karachi aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. The agreement was achieved at a meeting between Russian Representative Denis Nazaroof and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan. “TheRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Pasar Pakistan): The Shawwal moon was observed in Lahore, Islamabad, and other areas of the nation on Sunday, prompting the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee to declare that Eidul Fitr will fall on Monday (today). While zonal and district Ruet-i-Hilal committee meetings were held concurrently at their respective headquarters, the announcementRead More →
Following the confirmation of the Shawwal crescent moon sighting on Saturday night by religious officials in both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday in both countries. Al Arabiya News reports that Qatar has likewise declared Sunday to be the first day ofRead More →
The World Bank Group’s Board of Directors has authorized a $300 million International Development Association (IDA) loan for the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP), which would improve air quality management and battle pollution. PCAP will help the Punjab government’s Smog Mitigation Action Plan (SMAP) address the pressing issue of smogRead More →
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has verified that fresh, crisp banknotes would be available for Eid, denying reports that no new notes were created this year. According to SBP officials, commercial banks throughout Pakistan have already received Rs 27 billion in new currency notes, making them available to theRead More →
This week, the Privatization Commission Board approved the transaction structure for a renewed effort to divest 51 to 100 percent of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) shares, as well as management control. The board, chaired by Muhammad Ali, the newly appointed prime minister’s adviser on privatization and chairman ofRead More →