Pakistan

Karachi faces severe water crisis Karachi is facing one of its worst water crises as major parts of the city have been left without water, making daily life extremely difficult for residents. The crisis has severely affected central, eastern, and Malir districts, both partially and completely. According to officials, the shortage began after a main water supply line burst near …

Mustafa Kamal Pays Tribute to Liaquat Ali Khan on His 74th Death Anniversary Senior MQM leader and Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, paid tribute to Pakistan’s first Prime Minister and close companion of Quaid-e-Azam, Liaquat Ali Khan, on his 74th death anniversary. In his message, Mustafa Kamal described Liaquat Ali Khan as a symbol of sacrifice, honesty, and …

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs5.66 per litre The federal government reduced the price of petrol by Rs5.66 per litre for the next fortnight. The Finance Division has announced new fuel prices, bringing relief to consumers across the country. According to an official notification, the price of petrol has been set at Rs263.02 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel …

Murtaza Solangi Calls for Comprehensive Ban on TAPS and Stronger Enforcement of Health Warnings Islamabad, October 15, 2025: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) organized a two-day consultative session titled “WHO Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2025 and Best Practices on Tobacco Advertisement, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS) and Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs)” to review Pakistan’s …

Rs750 prize bond draw for October 2025 announced – Check here The National Savings Centre in Muzaffarabad has announced the winners of the Rs750 prize bond draw for October 2025. The draw was held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the National Savings Division office in Muzaffarabad. The first prize winner will receive a grand cash prize of Rs1,500,000, while …

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss enhancing investment and cooperation in health sector Federal Minister for National Health Services, Syed Mustafa Kamal, met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel, on the sidelines of the 72nd Regional Committee Meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Eastern Mediterranean. During the meeting, both ministers held detailed discussions on enhancing …

Pakistan’s first hybrid MG PHEV available in 0% markup plan- Check details MG Pakistan is celebrating its fifth anniversary, marking five years of transforming the country’s automotive industry and enhancing customer experience. To honor this achievement, the company has launched a campaign titled “5 Years of Setting Standards,” highlighting its successful journey and the strong community it has built. As …

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today Pakistani rupee registered mixed response against various foreign currencies including Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound in open market on Wednesday. On October 15, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at Rs282.55 while selling rate hovered at Rs282.85 according to forex.pk Euro’s (EUR) buying rate stood at Rs331.95 and the selling rate at Rs335.45 while …

The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) announced the results for Intermediate Part I on Wednesday for the Arts (Private), Special Candidates, and Home Economics groups. According to the controller of examinations, hundreds of students passed all their papers in the recently declared results. Students can check their results online here: https://www.biek.edu.pk/results.asp Arts (Private) Group Results In the Arts (Private) …

Pakistan Agrees to Ceasefire on Afghan Taliban Request The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire starting from 6 p.m. today (Wednesday). The decision was made after several days of rising border tensions and came at the request of the Afghan Taliban. According to the Foreign Office, both sides reached …