Babusar Top has closed once more. Fresh snowfall overnight forced authorities to shut the high mountain pass that links Mansehra with Gilgit-Baltistan. The timing couldn’t be worse — Eid travel is just around the corner. Officials from the National Highway Authority said about 1.5 feet of new snow fell between Gatti Das and Babusar Top. … Read more
Islamabad – Pakistan’s National Highway Authority is considering lowering the speed limit on motorways from 120 km/h to 100 km/h, a move that’s sparking heated debate among drivers, transporters, and road safety experts. The proposal, highlighted in a recent BBC Urdu report, aims to reduce fatal accidents and save fuel. NHA officials argue that driving … Read more
Gilgit-Baltistan is going to polls on 7 June 2026, Sunday. After months of delay, people in Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza and other areas will finally vote for their 24 assembly seats. What happened so far.Elections were first planned for 24 January. But heavy snow and harsh weather forced the GB Election Commission to postpone them. In … Read more
If your last electricity bill gave you a shock, you’re not alone. Across Pakistan and much of Europe, families are staring at bills that are 30% to 60% higher than last year, even when their usage hasn’t changed much. The reason is simple: inflation. When the cost of fuel, coal, and grid maintenance goes up, … Read more
The Pakistan Super League is back in the headlines. With the 2025 season done, all eyes are now on PSL 11 in 2026. Here’s what we know so far. Draft Scheduled for Early June The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the PSL 2026 player draft will take place in the second week of June. … Read more
If you’ve stepped outside this week, you already know it’s brutal. Pakistan is in the middle of a serious heatwave, and Sindh is taking the worst of it. Sindh Breaks 10-Year Record As You know about the past weather of Karachi but this sesion is very warm instead of Last years. Dadu district recorded 51.5°C … Read more
Heads up if you’re planning around Eidul Azha – Pakistan’s looking at a 4-day break, likely starting 27 May. Sindh and KP have already put out the notifications, so govt offices, banks and most public departments will stay shut from 27 to 30 May if the moon sighting matches up. The final call depends on … Read more
If you’ve been scrolling through job boards thinking “Ireland looks good, but who’s actually hiring foreigners?”, you’re not alone. The good news is Ireland is one of the easiest places in Europe to get a work visa if you have the right skills. Employers here are used to sponsoring people because the local talent pool … Read more
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif touched down in China this weekend for a four-day official visit that feels both routine and significant at the same time. Starting in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, before moving to Beijing, the trip comes at a special moment the two countries are marking 75 years of diplomatic relations. For anyone who’s … Read more
Islamabad: In a welcome development, the government has announced a reduction of Rs6 per litre in the price of petrol, effective immediately.This is good news for the Pakistani public that petrol price 6 rupees decreased and expected more drop.According to the latest notification issued by the Ministry of Finance and Oil Marketing Companies, the new … Read more