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Quaid-e-Azam Trophy’s Fourth Round Begins

The fourth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 began on Friday. Peshawar, Sialkot and Karachi Blues posted scores in excess of 300, while Faisalabad were…

Encroachments removed in Lahore’s Johar Town

LAHORE – The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) continued operations against permanent/temporary encroachments, illegal commercialisation, and nonpayment of commercialisation fees in various areas of Lahore. On…

Poliovirus London

Punjab marks World Polio Day with renewed pledge

LAHORE – The Punjab government has reaffirmed its commitment to protect every child from the crippling poliovirus and to make Pakistan completely polio-free. The Emergency…

Pakistan Achieve Unique Honour With Odi Series Win Against South Africa

PCB to observe breast cancer awareness day during first T20I in Rawalpindi

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will turn pink on October 28 when Pakistan take on South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series. As…

Complete Schedule of Pakistan vs South Africa T20Is, ODIs

LAHORE – After levelling a two-match Test series with Pakistan, South Africa will play three T20Is and the same number of ODIs against the Green…

Lahore, Punjab weather: Smog intensity continues to increase

LAHORE – Smog intensity will gradually increase in Lahore and the plains of Punjab due to a lack of rain and stable atmospheric conditions. According…

Punjab’s withdrawal of 16% Sales Tax on rental income lauded

LAHORE – The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the Punjab government’s decision to withdraw 16% Sales Tax on commercial property rent.…

Smog likely to intensify in Lahore, other major cities in Punjab

ISLAMABAD – Smog will likely intensify in major cities of Pakistan during the coming days, warns the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday. Smog is…

State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise by $14 million

Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $19,853.5 million as of October 17, 2025. According to the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on…

Air Pollution: Can Smog guns provide long-term solution?

LAHORE – Pakistan’s cities continue to grapple with severe air pollution, posing significant health risks to millions. WWF-Pakistan emphasises that vehicular emissions and low-quality fuel…

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