PA turns chaotic after slap sparks scuffle, two MPAs suspended

Listen to article LAHORE: The atmosphere in the Punjab Assembly turned heated as lawmakers from both the treasury and opposition sides clashed, both inside and outside the assembly chambers, following an incident in which an opposition MPA slapped a treasury legislator. The slap came after allegations of derogatory language being used by the treasury member, who narrowly … Read more

German consulate halts visa services in Karachi for non-EU citizens

Listen to article The German Consul General in Karachi has announced the immediate suspension of visa services for non-European Union (EU) citizens until further notice. In an official statement issued on X, the consulate confirmed that the suspension applies to all non-EU applicants, including those with already confirmed visa appointments. The consulate clarified that these appointments have … Read more

Inflation to remain at 3.5–4.5% for July

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The finance ministry on Monday projected consumer inflation for July to remain in a 3.5-4.5% range, citing stable prices and improved supply conditions, as price pressures ease further after the previous fiscal year’s sharp decline. Inflation stood at 3.2% in June, the ministry said in its monthly economic report, while average inflation … Read more

Ganweriwala excavation halts unexpectedly

Listen to article LAHORE: The excavation and research work at Ganweriwala, a 5,000-year-old lost city located in the Cholistan Desert, has been suspended for several months due to a lack of funding. Archaeology experts lament that due to government inaction, Pakistan is missing a crucial opportunity to showcase an important site from the Indus Valley Civilization on … Read more

Islamabad, Ankara call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Listen to article   Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Turkiye, Hakan Fidan. The two leaders strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza and expressed grave concern over the deepening humanitarian catastrophe, including starvation, forced displacement, and loss of innocent lives. They underscored the urgency of unimpeded … Read more