12 Rabi ul Awal 2025 marks an important day in the Islamic calendar when millions of Muslims observe Eid Milad-un-Nabi — the commemorative celebrations of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Importance of 12 Rabi ul Awal The observance commonly called Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Mawlid) honors the Prophet life, character, and teachings. For many communities it is a day of prayer, remembrance, charitable...
The 82nd Venice Film Festival 2025 has officially begun, dazzling global audiences with the world premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s much-anticipated film La Grazia. The opening night on August 27, 2025, set the stage for ten days of cinema, politics, and glamour. What is the Venice Film Festival? The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, founded in 1932 as part of the Venice...
The year 2025 is a turning point for Electric Cars in Pakistan. With growing demand for clean mobility, the government has launched a dedicated Electric Car Policy under the Govt Electric Vehicle Policy Pakistan framework, encouraging adoption of Electric Vehicles in Pakistan through subsidies, tax incentives, and infrastructure expansion. From budget-friendly hatchbacks to premium EVs, the EV Market in...
Pakistan is all set to launch its own ‘Got Talent’ franchise, opening a new era of entertainment and giving local performers a global stage to shine. Overview Pakistan is entering the global reality-TV arena with the announcement that Pakistan Got Talent will arrive on local screens, offering singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and variety performers a national — and potentially...
Record breaking rain floods Sialkot, marking the heaviest downpour in 49 years and bringing the city to an almost complete stop. A record 405 millimeters of rain fell within just 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 339 millimeters set in 1976. This record-breaking rains overloaded pipes, flooded all area roads and waterlogged entire neighborhoods-especially Rang Pura, Shahab Pura, and Prem...
The Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (PM Laptop Scheme) has once again made headlines after an audit flagged over a thousand laptops as “missing.” The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has now broken its silence, clarifying that most of these laptops were not stolen but simply unaccounted for due to documentation issues. According to HEC’s clarification, a total of 1,011 laptops were initially...
The latest FBISE results, announced with great excitement, show an exciting trend girls are outperforming boys across multiple academic groups. This year's Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education exams saw an overall pass percentage of 83.19%, but what truly stands out is the gender gap 88.91% of girls passed compared to 75.85% of boys. In specific streams like Pre-Medical and Commerce,...
Lahore Elevated Expressway is a landmark project by the Punjab government to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity. The 10.5 km corridor will link Gulberg to Babu Sabu, cutting travel time to just 10 minutes. With six interchanges and integration with Metro Bus and Orange Line, it promises seamless mobility. The eco-friendly design also supports sustainable urban transport. Key Features of...
The National Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday issued a high-flood alert for the Ravi River after India released additional water into the tributary. Punjab is facing a serious flood emergency as heavy monsoon rains along with heavy water releases from Indian dams have increased river levels to dangerous heights. The National Flood Management Authority along with the Punjab Provincial Emergency...
Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially unveiled Pakistan's First Electric Vehicle Policy, also known as the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, marking a historic milestone in the country’s transition toward sustainable and eco-friendly transportation. This policy aims to reduce carbon emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and foster local electric...