• Qureshi acquitted as ATC hands heavy sentences to Yasmin Rashid, others

    An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has acquitted PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a May 9 riots case. However, the court sentenced Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, and Omar Sarfraz Cheema to 10 years in jail. The case pertained to the burning of police vehicles near Jinnah House during violent protests.

  • CM launches ‘Clinic-on-Boat’ service amid flooding crisis

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched ‘Clinics-on-Boats” service for the treatment of flood victims. On her directions, “’Hospitals on boats” have also been established in flood-hit areas across Punjab, where health teams are busy providing medical treatment facilities to flood-affectees. Madam Chief Minister has committed to treating flood victims, especially women and children, in […]

  • Heavy rains to lash Punjab till Sept 5, floods feared

    Punjab is expected to receive more rain until September 5, raising concerns about worsening flood conditions across the province. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), continuous rainfall could intensify the already precarious flood situation in several districts.

  • Pakistan’s GDP to grow 3.25-4.25% in FY2026

    Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s economy is positioned on a more stable footing, with growth projected between 3.25% and 4.25% in FY2026. Addressing an annual meeting of the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) in Karachi, the central bank shared an in-depth account of Pakistan’s macroeconomic progress, while the […]

  • Faysal Bank reports H1 2025 financial results

    Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic Banks in the country, sustained its business momentum in the first half of 2025 and continued to gain market share in key segments while deepening relationships across both retail and corporate clients. Total deposits increased to PKR 1.2 trillion-19% higher than December 2024-while current-account deposits crossed […]

  • ‘Alternative plans in place to respond to any emergency’

    Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the provincial government has taken comprehensive emergency measures at all levels to deal with the possible flood situation. He added that all ministers, elected representatives, and district administrations are present in their respective areas, and the protection of people’s lives and property remains the top priority. In a […]