Gold prices soared to fresh record highs internationally and in Pakistan amid global economic uncertainty and rising demand on Tuesday. According to market reports, international bullion surged by another $51 to reach an unprecedented $3,770 per ounce. In Pakistan, 24-carat gold climbed for a second consecutive day, rising Rs5,100 to an all-time high of Rs398,800…
The case of GHQ has hit another road bump, this time over WhatsApp. Founder of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf Imran Khan was ordered to attend the trial through videolink in the last hearing, which Imran vehemently opposed. Imran’s lawyers and Imran himself announced their boycott of the case proceedings and have petitioned the Lahore High Court to…
The Government of Sindh has announced free electric scooters for women under the “Pink Scooters Program” will start this week. The program is specifically designed for women who rely on public transport for education, employment, or other essential needs. The Sindh Mass Transit Authority is compiling the records of women and female students applying, and…
Karachi,Federal Minister Shaza Fatima has said Pakistan’s information technology sector is expanding rapidly, with freelancing, data usage, and digital services driving growth. Speaking at an event in Karachi, Fatima said Pakistan is moving toward sustainable economic stability, citing increased foreign reserves, declining inflation, and lower policy rates. She credited the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)…
Islamabad,Poverty in Pakistan has surged to 25.3% in 2025, up from 18.3% in 2022, according to a new World Bank report. The Bank noted that between 2011 and 2021, household incomes in Pakistan grew by only 2–3%, reflecting sluggish economic progress. The World Bank’s Country Director warned that without structural reforms and social safety nets,…
Islamabad,Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a fresh crackdown on tax evasion, issuing notices to jewelers in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Multan to clarify their tax records. In a parallel move, the FBR also carried out a raid on a major real estate company in Islamabad as part of its widening enforcement drive.
Pakistan has urged dialogue and restraint to avert escalation after reported Russian incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace, warning that diplomacy remains the “only path” to sustainable peace. Addressing an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad reaffirmed Islamabad’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all…
Production on ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has been suspended after star Tom Holland was rushed to hospital following a serious on-set accident. The 29-year-old British actor reportedly cracked his head during a fall while filming a stunt sequence at Leavesden Studios in Watford. He was treated for concussion and is expected to remain under medical…
NEW YORK: The music world is facing one of its biggest disruptions since the arrival of the internet, as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from curiosity to chart contender, sparking both creative experimentation and deep unease among artists, publishers and record labels. The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP), which represents rights holders worldwide, has accused…
MILAN, ITALY: Milan Fashion Week opens Tuesday (today), a feast of Italian style set to be dominated by the late Giorgio Armani’s final collections and new faces at Gucci and Versace. Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Max Mara, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta are among those showcasing their Spring-Summer 2026 women’s collections throughout the…
