Punjab Schools Reopen Monday 24 August 2026: New Timings, Friday Hours, and the Girls’ School Rule
All public and private schools in Punjab reopen Monday 24 August 2026 after the three-month summer break. New timings: 8:00am…
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Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026 in Pakistan: Holiday Confirmed for Wednesday, 26 August
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has confirmed that 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH falls on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Eid Milad-un-Nabi is…
Four Historic Sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Just Made the UNESCO Tentative List.
Bhamala Haripur, Sethi House and Gor Khatri Peshawar, and Barikot Swat are now on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List. Pakistan's…
A Bill to Restore Bahawalpur and Create Hazara Is Going to Parliament in September.
PML-N's Muhammad Ali Durrani says constitutional amendment for Bahawalpur restoration + Hazara creation will be tabled in NA and Senate…
Pakistan’s Fishing Boats Are Getting Vessel Monitoring Systems: What It Means
Pakistan is rolling out vessel monitoring systems for fishing boats. Here is what it could mean for safety and fishing…
MDCAT 2026 Rescheduled to 20 September: What Candidates Need to Do
MDCAT 2026 is now scheduled for 20 September. Here is a practical checklist for candidates, parents and anyone planning the…
NHA Northern Route Advisory: Why Drivers Should Use Karakoram Highway
The NHA has warned travellers away from the Babusar Highway after flooding near Thak. Here is what happened, what the…
If Your Home Gas Has Been Dead for Months, the Government Just Changed the Rules to Fix It
The government has approved a new incentive scheme that rewards city gas distribution companies with 200 SCM of cheap APM…
Pakistan Just Approved a 33-Year Energy Plan. Here’s What It Actually Says and Why It Matters for Your Bill
The Cabinet Committee on Energy has approved the high-level design of Pakistan's National Integrated Energy Plan for 2027 to 2060,…
Petrol Just Went Up Again, by Rs 3.34. Diesel by Rs 5.27. Here Is What Three Hikes in Seven Days Actually Mean
For the second day in a row, the government has raised fuel prices. Petrol is now Rs 334.54 per litre…
Google Just Opened Its First Pakistan Office. Every Student in the Country Just Got Free Gemini for a Year
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google's first permanent office in Islamabad on 19 August 2026. At the same ceremony, Google…
Your Electricity Bill Could Go Up by Rs 2.52 a Unit Next Week. Here’s the Hearing You Should Be Watching
NEPRA has scheduled a public hearing for 27 August 2026 on a request from CPPA to raise the electricity tariff…
Petrol Just Got Rs 5.77 More Expensive, Diesel Rs 6.47. The Hike Hits Today
From 18 August 2026, petrol in Pakistan is Rs 5.77 more expensive per litre at Rs 331.20, and high-speed diesel…
Sehat Card in 2026: What It Covers, Where It Works, and What It Does Not Pay For
The health card has been relaunched for Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has extended it to outpatient care.…