Muhammad Mahmood

Punjab boards class 10 exams 2026 date sheet released
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 17, 2026
LAHORE – All the nine Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) in Punjab have released the date sheet for the matric or class 10…

First solar eclipse of 2026 occurs today – When and where to watch
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The first solar eclipse of 2026 will occur today (February 17), offering a breathtaking “Ring of Fire” spectacle for observers. The eclipse will…

When will ‘Maryam Ko Batain’ Helpline 1000 open for Rs10,000 aid?
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 17, 2026
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the schedule for launching of the dedicated helpline for people to apply for the Rs10,000 quick…

US aircraft carrier moves closer to Iran ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 17, 2026
DUBAI – The United States has significantly bolstered its military presence in the Middle East, with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier now positioned even…

USD PKR rate, other currency rates in Pakistan today – 17 February 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 17, 2026
KARACHI – Currency exchange rates in Pakistan are a crucial factor impacting everything from trade balances and inflation to remittances and investment alike the other…

Gold prices in Pakistan today – 17 February 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 17, 2026
KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan are likely to witness further fluctuation on Tuesday (February 16) amid fluctuations in international markets. The precious yellow commodity…

CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds UAE for support to Pakistan’s economy, security
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 16, 2026
RAWALPINDI– Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Government…

PM Shehbaz greets President Xi on Chinese New Year 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 16, 2026
VIENNA – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended his greetings to President Xi Jinping, the people of China, and the Chinese communities worldwide on…

Rs500,000 fine imposed on SBP for denying 30-day paternity leave to employee
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD – In a landmark ruling, the Federal Ombudsperson for Anti-Harassment, Fauzia Viqar, has declared that fathers are entitled to paternity leave following the birth…

Aleezae Shabbir Khan bags three gold medals at University of Punjab’s 135th Convocation
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- February 16, 2026
LAHORE – At the 135th Annual Convocation of the University of the Punjab, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, conferred degrees and medals upon…







