“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continued to draw crowds on New Year’s Eve, topping the box office with $8.1 million. Recently, the film has become another holiday juggernaut for James Cameron and Disney, which acquired the rights to all things Pandora when it bought Fox in 2019. It has earned just over $250 million during its […]
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Top private schools face CCP action
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to seventeen major private school systems for allegedly abusing their dominant position by compelling parents to purchase expensive, logo-branded notebooks, workbooks, and uniforms exclusively from school-authorized vendors. The action has been taken to safeguard millions of school-going children and their families from unfair pricing […]
Blast near Balochistan MPA’s convoy in Quetta kills one, injures 10
A powerful explosion struck near the convoy of Balochistan Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Ali Madad Jatak in Quetta on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring ten others. According to police, the blast occurred on Sariab Road as the convoy was heading towards a victory celebration. Fortunately, MPA Jatak escaped unharmed, but several others sustained […]
Indian soldier’s death adds weight to Pakistan’s S-400 strike claim
ISLAMABAD – A recent Indian news report has unexpectedly supported Pakistan’s claim of destroying two Indian S-400 air defence systems during the recent military escalation. The report adds a new layer to the growing debate over the effectiveness of India’s advanced missile defence systems. According to the Indian outlet First Bihar Jharkhand, a soldier named […]
Govt plans subsidized housing scheme for low-income families with bank support
ISLAMABAD – The federal government is finalizing a plan to launch a subsidized housing scheme for low-income families, aiming to ease Pakistan’s severe housing shortage. The initiative will begin with the construction of 200,000 affordable housing units in partnership with commercial banks. According to official sources, the government will initially offer homes in the public […]
Round-the-clock helpline launched for hajj flight updates
ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has launched a 24/7 helpline to assist Hajj pilgrims with real-time flight information and travel-related support. Pilgrims can call the helpline at 051-9216980 for updates regarding their Hajj flight schedules. This service was introduced on the special directive of Federal Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf to […]
Global powers push for peace: Britain offers to mediate Pakistan-India tensions
Britain has stepped forward, offering its support to ease the heightened tensions currently existing between Pakistan and India, a move welcomed by those seeking regional stability. A senior British official made it clear that the United Kingdom stands ready to play a constructive role in helping both nations navigate this challenging period. London views itself […]
Urgent meeting: Pakistan plans next steps after India attack
Pakistan’s leadership has responded decisively to recent events. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the National Assembly soon. He plans to inform the public representatives about India’s recent aggression and Pakistan’s strong counter-action. The Prime Minister just chaired an urgent meeting of the National Security Committee. This high-level gathering discussed the critical situation. They carefully […]
5.2 Magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Balochistan
QUETTA: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted Lasbela and other parts of Balochistan province on Friday, the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed. The NSMC said that the centre of the earthquake was 80 kilometers north of Bela city of Balochistan. It was further reported that tremors were also felt in Wadh tehsil of Khuzdar […]
Water level of Tarbela dam increases to 1407 MW
TARBELA: Owing to the increasing temperatures and snow melting after about two months water level of the Tarbela dam Friday has increased to 1407.23 feet which was earlier remained at 1392, only 11 feet above dead level. Sven power generation units of the Tarbaela dam have been shut down due to the low water level […]