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Fazl assures traders of support against shops’ demolition in Lahore
LAHORE: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday assured traders of his party’s support against a “Punjab government plan to demolish markets and shops” on Circular Road under a project aimed at restoration of old city. He reportedly gave the...

Two Pakistani movies win awards at SCO Film Festival in China
CHONGQING - Pakistani Film ‘Nayab’ and Deemak received prestigious ‘Jury Special Award’ and ‘Best Editing Award’ respectively at the colorful concluding ceremony of SCO Film Festival held at Chongqing, China. Director of film Nayab, Umair Nasir...

Pakistani rupee hits 19-month low, closing at 284.22 against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee fell to a 19-month low against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday, closing at 284.22 after losing Re0.25. The last time the rupee was seen at this level was in December 2023. During the previous week, the currency...

Pakistani startup aids Gaza survivors
KARACHI: As soon as eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni returned from the clinic with her prosthetic arm, she jumped on a bicycle in the Jordanian refugee camp where she lives, riding for the first time since a missile strike in Gaza took her arm a...

Pakistani rupee hits 19-month low against US dollar
Business Business Pakistani rupee hits 19-month low against US dollar Close In open market, rupee loses 9 paise for buying and 24 paise for selling against US dollar Published On: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:12:36 PKT (Web Desk) - The Pakistani rupee fell...

Fishing Net Buoy From Pakistani Boat Triggered High Alert Off Raigad Coast: Sources
Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 07:45 IST A GPS signal from a drifting Pakistani fishing buoy was activated in Indian waters near Raigad, prompting a high-level alert, sources said. Raigad district, Maharashtra (Photo: PTI)Hours after a suspicious...

Pakistani Startup Ships Prosthetics to Gaza's Children
KARACHI (Reuters) -As soon as eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni returned from the clinic with her prosthetic arm, she jumped on a bicycle in the Jordanian refugee camp where she lives, riding for the first time since a missile strike in Gaza took...

Pakistani Mango Festival Returns To Souq Waqif
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online Doha, Qatar: The popular Pakistani Mango Exhibition, known as the Pakistani Hamba, is set to return to Souq Waqif, bringing some of the finest Pakistani mangoes and related products to Doha. Souq Waqif...

Weather outlook of Lahore, Punjab: More monsoon rains likely
LAHORE – Monsoon rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Monday night and the next two days, with occasional gaps. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents...

Did Junaid Safdar really get fined by Lahore Traffic Police for violation?
LAHORE – Several local media shared stories of the traffic challan of Junaid Safdar, the son of sitting Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, but there is little correction needed in this. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also hailed traffic police...

Pakistani startup Bioniks ships prosthetics to Gaza war survivors
KARACHI: Sidra, a young girl from Gaza who lost her arm in the Gaza war, has received her first bionic limb, fitted by a Pakistani startup, Bioniks, in Jordan. As soon as eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni returned from the clinic with her...

Pakistani Lion on the loose, rich owner watches—Lahore had one wild weekend
New Delhi: In Pakistan, a pet lion’s rampage went global, sparked outrage, and led to a fierce crackdown on those keeping big cats illegally. It began after a viral video Saturday showed a lion escaping captivity and attacking a woman and her two...

Junaid Safdar fined for traffic violation in Lahore's Johar Town
Pakistan Pakistan Junaid Safdar fined for traffic violation in Lahore's Johar Town Close Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz’s son accepts challan issued by traffic police for breaking road rules Follow on Published On: Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:26:05 PKT LAHORE...

Pakistani films 'Nayab', 'Deemak' shine at SCO Film Festival in China
Entertainment Entertainment Pakistani films 'Nayab', 'Deemak' shine at SCO Film Festival in China Close Nayab received Jury Special Award and Deemak was honoured with Best Editing Award. Published On: Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:21:50 PKT (Web Desk) –...

Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to Gaza war child survivors
KARACHI, Pakistan — As soon as eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni returned from the clinic with her prosthetic arm, she jumped on a bicycle in the Jordanian refugee camp where she lives, riding for the first time since a missile strike in Gaza took...

Raigad Coast Alert: Suspected Pakistani Boat Triggers Security Scare, Turns Out To Be Fishing Net Buoy
Mumbai On High Alert: Unidentified Boat Spotted Near Raigad Coast; Security Protocols Increased (VIDEO) | Representatinal Image A high-alert security scare off the Raigad coast late on Saturday evening triggered a swift and extensive response from...

CM Maryam’s son Junaid Safdar fined for traffic violation in Lahore
LAHORE – Police in Lahore’s Johar Town issued a traffic ticket to Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, for violating traffic rules. According to reports, a police officer stopped Junaid Safdar’s vehicle for a traffic violation...

Pakistan's first 24/7 international driving permit kiosk opens at Lahore Airport
Photo: Adobe Stock July 7, 2025 The Lahore Traffic Police has launched Pakistan's first 24/7 airport kiosk at Allama Iqbal International Airport, offering international driving permits to travelers within minutes, according to a 24 News report....

Pakistani startup sends hope to Gaza’s young amputees
A Pakistani startup, Bioniks, has brought smiles to war-affected children by delivering custom-made prosthetic limbs to young survivors of the Gaza conflict. One of the recipients, eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni, rode a bicycle for the first...

Pakistani startup delivers prosthetics to Gaza’s child amputees
Eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni pedaled a bicycle through her Jordanian refugee camp for the first time in a year, thanks to a new prosthetic arm. The device, delivered by Pakistani startup Bioniks, marks a breakthrough in providing life-changing...