Muhammad Mahmood
Iran warns of Israeli false-flag operations in region amid ongoing tensions
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 31, 2026
TEHRAN – Iranian officials, Egyptian authorities and the U.S. military exchanged competing claims on Friday, highlighting growing tensions and an ongoing information battle surrounding recent…
Gold prices in Pakistan today – Check 24, 22 & 21 karat rates on 31 July 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 31, 2026
On 31 July 2026, gold prices in Pakistan opened new business week at Rs427,436 after it recorded an increase of Rs1,000 in previous sessions (3…
UN Secretary-General calls for stronger global cooperation to combat human trafficking
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 30, 2026
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for stronger international cooperation to combat human trafficking, warning that forced online scamming has become the fastest-growing form…
Saturday weekly holiday abolished for schools, colleges from August 1
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 30, 2026
KARACHI – The Sindh government has abolished the Saturday weekly holiday for all public and private educational institutions, with the decision taking effect from August…
Car, motorcycle registration Charges may increase by 100% in Punjab
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 30, 2026
LAHORE – The Punjab government is planning major changes to the vehicle registration process, with a proposal to ensure that cars and motorcycles are registered…
‘Pakistanis have paid Rs8.5 trillion in petroleum levy’
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 30, 2026
LAHORE – Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has criticised the government’s taxation policies, claiming that billions of rupees have been collected from the public through…
Pakistan collected over Rs476 billion in taxes from electricity users in FY2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected more than Rs476 billion in taxes through electricity bills during the fiscal year 2025-26, officials told…
Nine killed as house roof collapses in Lahore
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 30, 2026
LAHORE – At least nine people were killed after the roof of a residential building collapsed in Lahore’s Harbanspura area, officials confirmed. Lahore Deputy Commissioner…
Air India records $2.3 billion loss as Pakistan airspace restrictions continue
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 30, 2026
NEW DELHI – Indian airlines have faced increased operational challenges and higher costs following the continued closure of Pakistani airspace, according to reports. International aviation…
Lahore Cantt SP Akhtar Nawaz removed over raid on AGP Mansoor Awan’s house
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 30, 2026
LAHORE – Superintendent of Police of Lahore Cantt, Akhtar Nawaz, has been removed from his post with immediate effect over a matter related to a…
