KARACHI, Pakistan — The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has strongly rejected Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s recent speech, calling it “ridiculous” and “contrary to facts,” while launching a scathing attack on the Sindh government’s governance record.In a statement responding to Bilawal’s address, MQM spokesperson said the PPP chairman cannot wash away the…
US President Donald Trump is set to announce a plan that would let Americans use their retirement savings for down payments on homes. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who hinted at the plan on Friday, offered few details about how withdrawals from US workplace retirement accounts – known as 401(k)s – would work. “Suppose…
Canada has agreed to drastically reduce its tariffs on imported Chinese EVs from 100 percent to 6.1 percent as part of a between the two countries. In return, China will be reducing tariffs on Canadian canola seeds from 84 percent to about 15 percent. The move is a break from the United States, which maintains…
LAHORE, Pakistan — The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has released its 2025 audit report exposing massive financial irregularities totaling over Rs 1.08 trillion in Punjab province, raising serious questions about governance and accountability under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s administration.The comprehensive audit uncovered systematic financial mismanagement across multiple government departments and sectors:Secret Funds Misuse: Over…
BERLIN, Germany — The German armed forces have started sending questionnaires to potential recruits under the country’s new military service model, with letters being dispatched as of Thursday , a military spokeswoman confirmed.All men and women reaching age 18 will now receive questionnaires to determine their suitability and motivation for joining Germany’s armed forces . The…
SEOUL, South Korea — Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of obstructing justice by interfering with his arrest, a Seoul court ruled.The conviction comes as Yoon faces multiple legal challenges following his controversial short-lived martial law declaration in December. The former president…
KHARAN, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces killed 12 militants following coordinated attacks on two banks and a police station in Kharan district of southwestern Balochistan province, the military said Thursday.Between 15 and 20 Indian-backed terrorists from the group Fitna al-Hindustan stormed the city police station and two commercial banks, making off with 3.4 million Pakistani…
اسلام آباد — خلائی و بالائی فضا تحقیقاتی کمیشن (سپارکو) نے اعلان کیا ہے کہ شعبان 1447 ہجری کا نیا چاند متوقع طور پر 21 جنوری 2026 کو نظر آئے گا۔سپارکو کے ترجمان کے مطابق نیا چاند 19 جنوری کو رات 12 بج کر 52 منٹ پر پیدا ہوگا۔ تاہم 19 جنوری کی شام چاند…
ISLAMABAD — The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced that the new moon of Shaban 1447 Hijri is expected to be sighted on January 21, 2026.According to SUPARCO spokesperson, the new moon will be born on January 19 at 12:52 AM. However, moon sighting on the evening of January 19 is highly…
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has criticized the federal government’s approach, stating that demanding a change in failed policies results in being labeled a supporter of terrorists.Speaking during a meeting with affectees, CM Gandapur said, “My government raised its voice for peace from day one. We were against military operations yesterday,…
