The incident took place near the Malir 15 flyover when two suspects, on a motorcycle without a number plate, held the policeman at gunpoint and snatched his bike, mobile phone, and other valuables. The police launched an investigation into the matter and have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against unidentified suspects. WATCH: Robbers open […]
According to official documents, Pakistan’s exports account for only 10 percent of its Gross domestic product (GDP) as compared to up to 27 percent in other regional countries. The country’s export sector has been declining over the past decade, with its share of GDP dropping from 13 percent in 2010 to 10 percent in 2024. […]
The weather is likely to remain cold and dry in most districts of Sindh today with light to medium-intensity nighttime fog in Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, and adjoining areas. The chilly spell, attributed to icy winds from Quetta, has significantly lowered the feel-like temperature in Karachi. The Meteorological Department earlier said that the […]
The previous edition of the tournament was played in 2017 which Pakistan won after defeating India in the final. The tournament has been brought back with Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by the defending champions in the February-March window this year. The eight-team tournament will see each side play three games in the […]
This massive increase has made sugar the largest contributor to Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan with a record 3473 percent increase from July to December 2024. According to the official figures, sugar exports reached $211.8 million compared with $5.9 million during the corresponding period in 2023. Overall Pakistani exports to Afghanistan have also increased by 52 […]
Frightened residents abandoned their cars on one of the only roads in and out of the upscale Pacific Palisades area, fleeing on foot from the almost 3,000-acre (1,200-hectare) blaze engulfing an area packed with multimillion-dollar homes in the Santa Monica Mountains. Firefighters used bulldozers to push dozens of vehicles — including expensive models such as […]
Zia, 79, served as prime minister of the South Asian nation twice but was jailed for corruption in 2018 during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina, her successor and lifelong rival. Hasina’s toppling and exile to neighboring India after the August revolt against her autocratic government prompted Zia’s release from house arrest. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) […]
Associate Justice Ellen Gesmer of the Appellate Division, a mid-level state appeals court, decided after holding a hearing on Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to block the trial judge’s ruling on Monday to proceed with the sentencing, scheduled for 10 days before his inauguration. In his Monday ruling, Justice Juan Merchan rejected a request from Trump’s […]
The 13-month-old girl, who showed symptoms of polio on November 25, has been confirmed with Wild poliovirus type 1. It may be noted here that Pakistan reported 68 polio cases in 2024 with 21 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, Balochistan reported 27 polio cases, Sindh 19 cases while Punjab and Islamabad had each reported one case […]
According to railway sources, the derailment occurred when several train bogies went off the track, blocking both up and down main lines. As a result, multiple trains were forced to be halted at various stations. The incident has caused severe hardships for passengers, including women, children, and elders who are facing delays in the harsh […]
