A sharp decline has been recorded in the value of the Iranian rial, following which 10 million Iranian rials are now worth around Rs5,000 in Pakistan. The Central Bank of Iran has issued new official exchange rates for foreign currencies, showing a further depreciation of the Iranian rial. The currency has become cheaper against major…
ISLAMABAD (PNP): The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced the results of the 9th and 10th grade annual examinations for 2026. Seven out of the top 10 positions were secured by female students, while no student from federal government educational institutions managed to secure a position. Federal Minister for Education Dr…
Delhi Police has claimed to identify more than 400 social media accounts allegedly operating from Pakistan that were sharing misleading posts, edited videos and unverified information concerning demonstrations in New Delhi. Police officials said action is being taken to block the accounts in phases. The allegations have surfaced against the backdrop of sensitive bilateral relations,…
The Rebranding Proposal for PIA has drawn attention after the Canva design platform’s regional general manager, Ahmed Iqbal, offered to support a nationwide competition for a new identity for Pakistan International Airlines. Iqbal, Canva’s general manager for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, said in a LinkedIn post that the company was seeking…
Kabul (PNP)Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has caused widespread devastation in Afghanistan’s northeastern province of Nuristan. At least 20 people have been killed, more than 80 injured, and over 100 remain missing in various flood-related incidents. According to Afghan authorities, the floods severely affected the provincial capital, Parun, and surrounding areas. Torrents of floodwater…
A hunger strike has been underway for more than three weeks at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with renowned Ladakhi education reformer and social activist Sonam Wangchuk among those participating. Concerns over Wangchuk’s health have been growing, with several Bollywood celebrities, including Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, and Sonakshi Sinha, expressing their support and concern. At…
Do You Also Want to Study in the United States? Good News for Pakistanis There is good news for Pakistani students and researchers who aspire to pursue higher education in the United States. A total of 85 Pakistani candidates have been selected under the Fulbright Scholarship Program in the United States. These scholarships have been…
Washington (PNP): The White House says the United States is continuing talks with Iran despite renewed tensions, and President Donald Trump remains open to diplomacy with Tehran. Speaking to reporters, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump would hold Iran accountable if it backs away from commitments made to the United States, but…
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Spain’s young star Lamine Yamal will be the center of attention. However, just hours before this historic clash, a rare photograph of the two from nearly 19 years ago has resurfaced and gone viral on social media. The image shows a 20-year-old Lionel…
Atlanta:(PNP)Argentina produced a sensational late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the second semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a place in the final for the second consecutive time and ending England’s hopes of reaching their first men’s World Cup final since 1966. In the thrilling encounter in Atlanta, Thomas Tuchel’s England appeared…
