Pakistan Shuts Down Long-Standing Afghan Refugee Camps in KP Islamabad – The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON have officially announced the closure of several Afghan refugee camps across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Under the new directive, the land previously occupied by these camps will now be handed over to the provincial government and respective deputy […]
Punjab Government Expands Free Wi-Fi Across Province, Eyes Modernized Railways Lahore – In a major push to enhance digital access, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the expansion of free Wi-Fi services across the province. A spokesperson for the Safe City Authority confirmed that free internet is now available at 442 locations across Lahore, […]
IHC Seeks Answers on Missing Person Case, Rs5 Million Compensation Transferred to Family Islamabad – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday heard a contempt of court case over the delayed disbursement of a Rs5 million cheque to the family of a missing person, Abdullah Omar. The case followed a petition filed by his wife, […]
Orangi Town UC-1 Chairperson Seat Flips After Recount; PPP’s Shahnila Amir Loses Lead Karachi – A dramatic twist unfolded in Orangi Town’s UC-1 chairperson race after a recount overturned the initial results. Earlier on Wednesday, Shahnila Amir of the PPP had been declared the winner with 3,801 votes, defeating Muhammad Ali of the TLP, who […]
Sindh Cabinet Reshuffles Key Portfolios Ahead of 2025-26 Budget Karachi – In a major reshuffle of the Sindh provincial cabinet, several key ministers and special assistants have been reassigned new responsibilities, official sources confirmed. The Local Government Department will be taken away from Saeed Ghani and handed over to Nasir Hussain Shah. Saeed Ghani, in […]
Jimmy Kimmel Returns to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and Claps Back at Trump Los Angeles – Jimmy Kimmel made a triumphant return to Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, following a six-day suspension by Disney-owned ABC. The suspension came after the Emmy-winning host made controversial remarks about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. In his opening monologue, Kimmel reflected […]
IMF Urges Faster Resolution of Tax Disputes as Pakistan Pushes for Relief ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on why it missed recent tax collection targets, with officials highlighting flood-related losses and ongoing court cases that have stalled revenue recovery. According to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sources, the IMF pressed […]
U.S. Government Shutdown Threat Raises Fears for Markets and Regulators A potential U.S. government shutdown is raising alarms across Wall Street, with analysts warning it could disrupt financial markets, delay crucial economic data, and stall regulatory oversight. According to a note from Nomura, a prolonged shutdown could postpone or even cancel the release of key […]
From January to August 2025, Pakistan exported rice worth USD 44.31 million to China, compared with USD 26.30 million during the same period last year, marking a 68.5% increase. The surge highlights Pakistan’s expanding presence in China’s food market and the strengthening of agricultural cooperation between the two countries. An official from Pakistan’s Ministry of […]
Global Debt Soars by $21 Trillion, Nears $338 Trillion Mark The world’s total debt surged by more than $21 trillion in the first half of this year, climbing to a record $337.7 trillion, according to a new report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The sharp rise, the IIF noted, is comparable to the […]
