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ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Oct, 2025) Like other parts of the world, the festival of lights, Diwali, will be celebrated on Monday, across Pakistan with traditional enthusiasm and religious fervor. Members of the Hindu community have completed preparations to mark the occasion with prayers, lighting of lamps and festive gatherings. The festival symbolizes the victory of …

HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Oct, 2025) Federal Minister of Health Services and Regulations Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that education is a need of every society and nation. Good character, along with education, could bring positive change in society, he expressed these views in the Inauguration of Iqra University Campus in Hyderabad here on Sunday. Senior …

Government approves National wheat policy, Sets support price at Rs3,500 per Maund ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the National Wheat Policy 2025–26 and fixed the wheat support price at Rs3,500 per maund. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the country’s new wheat policy. Speaking at the meeting, the Prime Minister said …

(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 19th Oct, 2025) FUJAIRAH, 19th October, 2025 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, affirmed the importance of reviving Islamic arts and showcasing their aesthetic richness within human heritage, as well as presenting leading artistic and academic experiences from around the world. This came during …

India’s semi-final hopes in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 suffered a massive blow as they fell short by just four runs against England at Holkar Stadium, Indore. Chasing a competitive 288, India looked in command at 234/3, anchored by opener Smriti Mandhana on 88, and seemed poised for a thrilling victory in front of a roaring home crowd. However, …

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would slash US funding to Colombia because the country’s leader “does nothing to stop” drug production, in what is the latest sign of friction between Washington and one of its closest allies in Latin America. In a social media post, Trump referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as “an illegal drug dealer” …

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Oct, 2025) The heart-wrenching story plot, mesmerizing acting and the captivating presentation of emotions of ‘Balkra’ play complemented by a perfect stage theme and props propelled the audience into the realm of raw human vulnerability, where each scene resonates long after the curtain falls. The theatre play ‘Balkra’, staged at the Pakistan …

HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Oct, 2025) The Hyderabad police here on Sunday rounded up 7 Afghan nationals for illegally living in the country. A police official informed that 4 Afghans, among them, were found to be staying illegally, while an investigation continued about the remaining 3. He added that the deportation process of those Afghan nationals …

HYDERABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Oct, 2025) The Directorate of Schools education, Primary, has served notices of personal hearings to 208 government primary school teachers and 23 clerks in Hyderabad to justify their absence without approval for their duties. According to details, Director Mumtaz Hussain Notkani has summoned the employees in question for the personal hearings slated …

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Oct, 2025) The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), in collaboration with Dastaan Theatre, successfully staged the powerful theatrical production “Balkra”, which received overwhelming appreciation from art enthusiasts, social activists, and audiences alike. “Balkra” is a bold and thought-provoking play that sheds light on two deeply sensitive and painful realities of …

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Tomato prices surge across Pakistan: Check news rates Tomato prices have risen sharply across Pakistan, putting extra pressure on consumers in major cities as rates per kilogram have gone far above normal levels. In Karachi, shopkeepers are selling tomatoes between Rs. 500 and Rs. 700 per kilogram, even though the official government rate is Rs. 322 per kg. In areas …