Iqtidar Gilani, Author at Pakistan Observer

Massive surge in digital payments during Eid-ul-Azha 2026: SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan rolled out a nationwide “Go Cashless” drive during Eid-ul-Azha 2026 to encourage the use of digital payments in 123 cattle…

Saqib Chadhar secures pre-arrest bail in Momina Iqbal harassment case

A Lahore court on Friday granted interim pre-arrest bail to PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered a case…

Pakistan likely to face hotter summer, reduced rainfall

Pakistan will likely receive below-normal rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures during the June to August period. Synoptic Situation According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the…

AJK polls set for July 27 as Election Commission issues schedule

The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has announced holding general elections on July 27, 2026. According to the notified election schedule, voting…

Saqib Chadhar booked under PECA in Momina Iqbal harassment case

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case against PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) on…

NDMA issues flash flood, landslide alert amid heavy rain forecast

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and landslides amid predictions of heavy rains…

Pakistan posts record $34.75 billion trade deficit in 11 months

Pakistan’s trade deficit surged to a record high of $34.75 billion during the first 11 months of the ongoing fiscal year. According to the media…

Australia Set 158 Run Target For Pakistan In Odi Series Decider

Pakistan edge past Australia in third ODI to clinch series 2-1

Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets in the third ODI at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday to clinch the series 2-1. Chasing a 158-run…

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan as Israel continues Lebanon strikes

Hezbollah has rejected a ceasefire plan brokered by the United States between Lebanon and Israel, while Israeli forces continued military operations in southern Lebanon. The…

Islamabad Weather Update: More rain, wind-hailstorms expected

More intermittent rain and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several other parts of Pakistan on Thursday night and Friday. Heavy rains and…