April 2025

KARACHI – New examination dates have been confirmed by Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) as Intermediate Papers will begin after a week. As per announcement from Karachi Board, pre-engineering, pre-medical and science…

ISLAMABAD: WhatsApp has started rolling out a long-awaited translation feature to Android users enrolled in its beta program. The feature, which was first spotted in development last year, is now available for users on beta version…

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Sunday, aimed at deepening cooperation across various sectors. The signing ceremony was attended by Pakistan’s…

Islamabad – Natalie A. Baker, Acting Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, met with Mazhar Hussain Thathal, Chairman and CEO of the Global Trade Expo Centre (GTEC) Pakistan, in a focused trade dialogue…

RIYADH: Tourists visiting Saudi Arabia are now eligible to receive a refund on the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) paid on goods and services during their stay. This VAT refund initiative officially took effect on April 18, following regulatory…

ISLAMABAD: Gold prices surged to unprecedented levels in both domestic and international markets on Monday, continuing their record-breaking trend. The price of gold in Pakistan jumped by Rs. 8,100 per tola, reaching an all-time high of…

WASHINGTON: With Donald Trump back in the White House you never know what you're going to get. Will he berate a foreign leader? Rock the global markets? Take vengeance against his foes? But there has been one constant behind the chaos of…

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan staunchly defended the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) during the post-match press conference following his team’s six-wicket victory over Karachi Kings in PSL 2025. When questioned…

ISLAMABAD: The annual Intermediate examinations for 2025 have been delayed, and the Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, and General Science exams—originally scheduled to begin on April 28—are now expected to start from May 6 or later. This delay…