Tremors were felt across Islamabad, Peshawar, and several northern regions on Friday after an earthquake struck parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. Eyewitnesses said the tremors lasted several seconds, prompting residents to leave their homes and workplaces in fear of potential aftershocks or damage. Authorities confirmed that no casualties or property losses have been reported,…
A flag featuring the image of CM Minister Maryam Nawaz was hoisted alongside the national flag at a Government Graduate College in Kharian, sparking intense debate online. A spokesperson for the provincial higher education minister, Noorul Hoda, told Dawn.Com that the incident occurred earlier this week and gained traction after a video circulated widely. The…
Pakistani passport has fallen seven places in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, ranking 103 worldwide compared with its previous position at 96 last year. According to the newly updated index, Pakistani citizens can now travel visa free to only thirty one countries, down from thirty two previously. Pakistan shares its rank with Yemen, while…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched an online platform to help citizens resolve their complaints without visiting offices. The new initiative, introduced under the directives of the Prime Minister, aims to make NADRA services more transparent, accessible, and efficient for citizens nationwide. As part of this effort, the Director General of NADRA…
The Punjab government has announced a major increase in daily wages for workers across the province to ease financial pressure caused by growing inflation. An official notification issued by the AC HR confirmed revised pay scales for skilled, semi skilled, and unskilled labourers across provincial departments and autonomous bodies. According to the new structure, skilled…
TCL, Pakistan’s No. 1 LED TV brand, proudly introduces its latest innovation, the TCL P8K QLED TV, combining flagship-level performance with accessible pricing to make a luxury home entertainment experience accessible to all. Positioned as the affordable flagship, the P8K bridges the gap between high-end QLED technology and everyday affordability. It features TCL’s AiPQ Pro…
A recently leaked document has revealed that several anchors hired under the current administration at PTV are receiving unusually high monthly salaries and benefits. The disclosure has sparked widespread criticism and renewed debate over financial discipline and the possible misuse of public funds at the state-owned broadcaster. According to the document accessed by Daily Ausaf,…
The city of Lahore continues to face worsening air pollution, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 264, a level that falls in the very unhealthy category. Data from the Swiss air monitoring firm IQAir shows that the city air is heavily polluted with PM2.5 particles measured at 189 micrograms per cubic meter. These tiny…
Lahore public transport network has returned to normal as Orange Line Metro Train and Metrobus services resumed operations after several days of suspension. The suspension was imposed due to security and traffic restrictions that disrupted travel across key areas of the city last week, according to officials. The Punjab Mass Transit Authority stated that both…
Oldest chimpanzee, Bibi, in Karachi Zoo has passed away at the age of forty, sparking renewed concerns about animal welfare standards at the facility. According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation officials, the post-mortem report confirmed that Bibi’s death occurred due to natural causes and was not linked to any negligence. Bibi had been living in captivity…