As smog blankets major cities across Punjab, including Lahore, speculation is mounting that the provincial government may announce early winter vacations or temporary school closures to protect students’ health. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), air pollution has intensified due to prolonged dry weather, and conditions are expected to worsen further in the coming…
Pakistan is finally set to welcome its first official Apple retail store by the end of 2025, marking a historic step toward formal Apple retail presence in the country. According to details shared during Airlink Communication’s corporate briefing with Topline Securities, the Apple Store will be established inside Dolmen Mall Lahore, one of the city’s…
Millions of Pakistanis could lose access to their digital bank accounts and mobile wallets starting October 25, 2025, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) enforces its new biometric verification rules. The updated policy — issued under BPRD Circular No. 1 of 2025 — requires biometric verification to be the primary method of customer identification…
Gold prices in Pakistan continued to fall on Friday, mirroring the decline in the international bullion market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs. 2,000, closing at Rs. 431,862. Meanwhile, the rate for 10 grams of gold fell by Rs. 1,714, settling…
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted parts of northern Pakistan on Tuesday night, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed. Tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Chitral, Swat, Dir, and Malakand, causing brief panic among residents. According to the PMD, the epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, at a depth of 234…
The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) has officially launched a Digital Skills Training of Trainers initiative to prepare young Pakistanis for careers in artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce, digital marketing, and data analytics. In the first phase, around 200 young trainers will be selected for online training, equipping them with advanced knowledge of emerging technologies. 🚀…
