Web Desk Lahore

EOBI Long-Serving Workers to get over Rs30,000 Monthly Pension
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government fulfilled long-standing demand by increasing pensions for workers under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI). From September 1, Rs10 billion in…

Schools closed until further notice amid Flood choas; Check Notification
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
ARIFWALA – The district administration of Arifwala announced the closure of schools in flood-affected areas in light of safety of students and teachers. According to…

Planning a US trip? Visa alone will now cost you over Rs1.5 lac
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
WASHINGTON – If you are planning to visit United States, you need to know about “visa integrity fee” of Rs70,900 (USD 250), which Washington slapped…

Red carpet welcome for Pakistani PM Shehbaz in China ahead of SCO summit
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
TIANJIN – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Tianjin, China, to participate in 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. During this visit, the premier will…

How many Pakistanis use Facebook, Twitter, and other Social Apps in Pakistan?
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is witnessing massive social media boom amid affordable internet, and widespread mobile connectivity. As of 2025, the country has 516 million social…

Flood-Hit Pakistanis to get up to 70% off Electricity Bills; full details here
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
LAHORE – Some relief for flood-affected citizens, Pakistani government announced maor electricity bill concessions, offering a lifeline to millions struggling in the aftermath of devastating…

Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strategic, fraternal ties at Armed Forces Celebration
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza attended Victory Day celebrations of Turkish Armed Forces in Islamabad as the…

Gold ends week at record high of Rs367,400 per Tola in Pakistan
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan moved up, reaching unprecedented all-time high of Rs367,400 per tola on Saturday. The bullion market witnessed surge of Rs3,600…

Chenab Floods swamp Jhang; Multan faces massive water surge
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
JHANG – A massive flood surge from Chenab River entered into Jhang, wreaking havoc in Sialkot, Wazirabad, and Chiniot. Hundreds remain trapped in rising waters…

Lahore declared safe as Flood Threat eases
- By Web Desk Lahore
- August 30, 2025
LAHORE – Pakistan’s second largest city Lahore has been declared safe from flooding, while much of Punjab remains on high alert. PDMA Director General Irfan…







