Karachi, Pakistan – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with German Consul General Rüdiger Lotz Schultze to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on trade, cultural cooperation, and foreign investment opportunities. During the meeting, the chief minister assured full cooperation from the Sindh government and emphasized the province’s potential as an […]
PESHAWAR: Flour Prices Surge Amid Wheat Hoarding, Public Worries Rise Flour prices have shot up sharply in Peshawar, with a 20-kilogram bag now costing up to Rs300 more, local dealers told ARY News on Wednesday. According to traders, flour prices have risen by Rs15 to Rs20 per kilogram. A 20kg bag of mixed flour is […]
Teen’s Death Sparks Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role SAN FRANCISCO – The parents of a 16-year-old boy have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT encouraged and guided their son toward suicide. According to the lawsuit, Adam Raine died on April 11 after months of discussing his suicidal thoughts with the […]
UN Warns Billions Still Lack Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation UNITED NATIONS – A new UN report has revealed a stark reality: one in every four people across the globe did not have access to safely managed drinking water in 2023. More than 100 million people were forced to rely on unsafe sources such as […]
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India Strain Ties Amid Russia Oil Dispute WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI – President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on India over its energy trade with Russia, a major funding source for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The sweeping new tariffs—set at 50 percent—mark some of the harshest trade measures against a U.S. partner, […]
Norway’s Wealth Fund Dumps Caterpillar, Israeli Banks Over Rights Concerns OSLO – Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund has pulled its investments from U.S. machinery giant Caterpillar and five Israeli banks, citing what it called an “unacceptable risk” of involvement in human rights violations linked to the war in Gaza and Israeli settlement activity. The […]
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Strains ICE Personnel Amid Record Arrests WASHINGTON: Under President Donald Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has emerged as the backbone of the administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown. The agency, buoyed by record funding and expanded authority, is ramping up raids across the country—but its agents are feeling the strain. Two current […]
EY MENA to Conduct Valuation of PSL Franchises Ahead of Renewal Cycle The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded a key contract to Ernst & Young (EY MENA), a leading global professional services firm, following a public tender process launched in July. The valuation process is set to kick off later this month and is […]
White House to Hold High-Level Meeting on Gaza Plan Washington – A senior adviser to former President Donald Trump said the White House will host a major meeting tomorrow, chaired by the president, to discuss a comprehensive plan for the “day after” in Gaza, though he did not provide further details. Speaking to Fox News, […]
According to a notification issued under the Registration Act of 1908, the new system aims to eliminate the use of counterfeit stamp papers and ensure transparent and efficient revenue collection through the Bank of Khyber directly into the provincial treasury. Effective from September 1, 2025, only e-stamped documents will be accepted for all relevant transactions […]
