Pakistan’s trade deficit rose to $2.9 billion in August 2025, showing a sharp 30.1% increase compared to the same month last year, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Exports dropped to $2.4 billion, which is 12.5% lower than last year and 10% lower than July 2025. On the other hand, … Read more
Bank Alfalah, in collaboration with Samsung, has announced a special limited-time offer on the Samsung Galaxy A24 through its Alfa Mall platform. Customers can now enjoy a flat 34% discount along with gifts on purchase. Discounted Price: Original Price: Rs. 72,999 Discounted Price: Rs. 47,999 You Save: Rs. 25,000 This deal is available online via … Read more
The Punjab government has announced a public holiday on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to mark 12th Rabiul Awwal (Eid Milad-un-Nabi, PBUH). The official notification states that all government and private offices, the Civil Secretariat, administrative departments, and outpatient departments (OPDs) across the province will stay closed on this day. Since September 7 is already a … Read more
Poco has launched the C85, a budget-friendly smartphone that stands out for its massive battery despite having entry-level specs. The phone is very similar to the recently released Redmi 15C 4G but comes with Poco’s own branding and fresh color options. Design and Display: The Poco C85 comes with a big 6.9-inch LCD screen with … Read more
BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Russian President Vladimir Putin in a one-on-one meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Beijing. Both leaders agreed to work on strengthening bilateral ties. President Putin said Russia values its excellent relations with Pakistan and wants to deepen cooperation further. He also expressed sorrow … Read more
Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old influencer from Islamabad, was tragically killed last year after being stalked by a man who had followed her on social media. Her case shook the country and once again raised serious questions about women’s safety in Pakistan. Although her killer was arrested and is still on trial, incidents like this continue … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations (UN) on Monday officially launched the Pakistan UN Network on Migration (UNNM) to fight human trafficking and improve migration management in the country. The new network aims to bring together government bodies, civil society, and international partners to deal with the challenges of human trafficking and migrant smuggling in a more … Read more
Nadeem Baig, one of Pakistan’s most respected film and television actors, has worked in countless hit films like Dillagi, Aina, Mukhra, Dehleez, Shararat, Shama, Bulandi, and many more. His real name is Mirza Nazir Baig, and at 84 years old, he continues to be admired as a legend of the industry. He even appeared in … Read more
Hollywood and WWE superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has surprised fans with a dramatic change in his physique. Known worldwide for his muscular build, the 53-year-old actor appeared noticeably slimmer during his recent trip to Europe. Fresh photos from Venice, Italy, where Johnson promoted his new film The Smashing Machine alongside actress Emily Blunt, quickly … Read more
Honda has launched its new electric scooter “Icon e” in Pakistan, now available on easy installment plans. The company announced that urban customers can buy this eco-friendly ride in 3 to 36 monthly installments, with short-term zero-interest options. The official price of the Icon e-scooty is Rs. 419,900. Customers can choose flexible plans: 3-month plan: … Read more
As the government’s deadline for undocumented Afghan refugees ended on Sunday, authorities have formed special teams across the country to start identifying and verifying Afghan families. The government had given Afghan refugees until August 31 to leave Pakistan, where many of them have been living for more than four decades. Officials had warned that from … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Staff of Bahrain Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Theyab Saqr Abdullah Al Nuaimi, met Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, to discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. According to ISPR, both sides agreed to expand joint training, increase collaboration in multi-domain warfare, and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, stressing the importance of peace, regional cooperation, and multilateralism. The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to respecting the sovereignty of all member states, saying that Pakistan prefers dialogue and diplomacy over conflict. He urged members to ensure full implementation of water-sharing … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday warned of a possible super flood in Sindh as India released heavy water flows into the Chenab River. He urged the federal government to put in place a strong national climate change policy to deal with such threats. Speaking at a press conference at the … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar on Monday said that bandits in the katcha area will either surrender or be eliminated within the next six months. Speaking to the media, Lanjar was asked how many dacoits would be affected by the current flooding in the katcha belt. He replied, “Bandits don’t come with registration … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A consortium of contractors working on a key Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded infrastructure project has written to Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, alleging that certain senators are misusing their positions to obstruct the award of contracts for the N-55 Expansion Project (CAREC Tranche-III). In the letter, the consortium — Ningxia Communications Construction Co. … Read more
The American newspaper Washington Times has called Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir the “Man of Steel,” recognizing his strong leadership and successful military diplomacy. Under Asim Munir’s command, Pakistan has gained new respect on the world stage. After a historic victory in the “Battle of Haq”, international media and global institutions acknowledged Pakistan as a … Read more
Pakistan is struggling with massive floods right now. After the heartbreaking destruction in KPK and Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab is also drowning. Sadly, the government’s response has been weak, with little real help for the victims—only photo sessions by senior officials. Amid this tragedy, one reporter has caught everyone’s attention. Mehrunnisa, a young Pakistani journalist, is going … Read more
