Muhammad Mahmood

Good news for Pakistanis travelling to Saudi Arabia from Lahore
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 1, 2026
LAHORE – Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, Riyadh Air, has announced the launch of direct flight operations to Pakistan, marking a new step in strengthening…

Iran warns of broad retaliation amid reports of possible US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 1, 2026
TEHRAN – Iran has warned that it is prepared to respond to any military action against its infrastructure after reports emerged that the United States…

Fatima Zahra becomes first Pakistani woman to win Commonwealth Games boxing medal
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 1, 2026
GLASGOW – Pakistan’s Fatima Zahra created history by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 60kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first…

Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – 1 August 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 1, 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 – Check 24, 22 & 21 karat rates on 1 August 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 1, 2026
On 1 August 2026, gold prices in Pakistan opened new business week at Rs430,436 after it recorded an increase of Rs3,000 in previous sessions (31…

ILO urges stronger mine safety measures after deadly coal mine tragedy near Quetta
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has expressed sorrow over the deaths of coal miners near Quetta, Balochistan, and called for stronger measures to…

Islamabad roads, underpasses update today amid heavy rainfall
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Intermittent rainfall, ranging from light showers to heavy downpours, continued across Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Friday, inundating low-lying areas, disrupting movement in several…

PCMLF condemns illegal deaths of coal workers in Speen Karez near Quetta
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 31, 2026
QUETTA -The Pakistan Central Mines Labour Federation (PCMLF) strongly condemns the illegal and unreported deaths of coal workers in the Speen Karez coalfield. Reports indicate…

What does Pakistan’s Constitution say about creating new provinces?
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 31, 2026
Calls for administrative reforms and the creation of new provinces have gained renewed attention after a couple of federal ministers and other prominent figures advocated…

Federal government notifies 7% increase in pensions starting 1 July 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- July 31, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has approved a 7 percent increase in pensions for retired government employees and armed forces personnel, with the revised payments…







