Bitcoin edged dangerously close to the key $70,000 level on Thursday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency continued its steep decline, signaling increased caution among investors and fragile market sentiment. The digital currency fell more than 3% in the Asian session, reaching $70,052.38, its lowest price since November 2024, while Ether dropped nearly 2% to $2,086.11, […]
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6-month Ramadan aid begins: Zakat Dept sends 2,000 at home
Islamabad: During Ramadan, deserving individuals will receive PKR 2,000 per month at home for six consecutive months. The Zakat Department will distribute nearly PKR 3 billion among beneficiaries in the first week of February. In the first phase, beneficiaries will receive PKR 2,000 monthly, totaling PKR 12,000 over six months. The distribution will be done […]
MCL installs 10,000 streetlights; CM appreciates project
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has appreciated and acknowledged the efforts of MCL and declared the installation of 10,000 street lights on more than 100 roads of the city, a historic project. The project, which had been dark for a long time, was completed under a sustainable model. More than 10,000 street lights were installed, […]
Israel’s air strikes kill 43 in Gaza, including aid seekers amid worsening crisis
GAZA – Israeli air strikes killed at least 43 Palestinians across Gaza on Monday, including 13 aid seekers who were trying to collect food for their families, according to medical sources. The total Palestinian death toll in the ongoing war has now crossed 56,000. Among the dead were 20 people struck while attempting to receive […]
Get a great smartphone without breaking the bank: Top picks under PKR 40,000
Finding an affordable smartphone with good performance can be tricky. Mobile prices keep going up. However, in 2025, several brands offer impressive phones for less than PKR 40,000. These phones do not sacrifice quality. Brands like Tecno, Vivo, Infinix, Redmi, and Realme are providing great options. They offer a balance of features and price. This […]
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak faces backlash for publicly shaming house help
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak, a model-turned-actor, sparked controversy after criticising her house help Musarrat on Instagram. Khattak publicly condemned how Musarrat spent Rs50,000 in two days for Eid clothes and a bicycle for her children. Many social media users deemed Khattak’s tone inappropriate, calling her actions invasive and patronising. Instead of resolving her concerns privately, she […]
CJP’s salary increased by more than Rs200,000
On Tuesday, Interim President Sadiq Sanjrani issued an order raising the salaries of Supreme Court judges. The acting president increased the salary of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to Rs1,229,189 per month in an order titled “Salary of Judges of the Supreme Court Order, 2023.” Furthermore, other apex court judges will be paid Rs1,161,163 per […]
Prices for new KIA vehicles increase by Rs500,000
Kia Lucky Motors has once again increased Kia car prices without mentioning any reason in the circular. The notification by the carmaker thanked its dealers for the support and mentions that the revised prices will be implemented from May 6, 2023. Kia raised the pricing of the KIA Sorento and Carnival minivans and SUVs. Here […]
Karachi DSP robbed of Rs800,000, mobile phones at gunpoint
Karachi DSP robbed of Rs800,000, mobile phones at gunpoint In Gulshan-e-Iqbal on Thursday, a group of armed men held up a police officer and stole Rs800,000 and cell phones, increasing the sense of unease in the city caused by a sharp increase in street crime. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Saad Jabbar was robbed of […]
Suzuki hikes motorbike prices by up to Rs16,000
The Suzuki company on Wednesday sharply hiked costs for all of its motorbikes, ranging from Rs10,000 to Rs16,000, as the marathon race among corporations to boost prices continues. As Suzuki hikes motorbike prices by up to Rs16,000, the cost of the Suzuki GD110cc has gone up by Rs 10,000. Therefore, It will now cost Rs […]