ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total external debt and liabilities have exceeded $138 billion, while interest payments on foreign loans have surged by 84 percent over the past three years, according to an official government document.A report by the Economic Affairs Division revealed that Pakistan paid $3.59 billion in interest on external debt last year alone — an…
ISLAMABAD (International News): The District and Sessions Courts Islamabad have upheld the arrest warrants issued against Sohail Afridi in a case pertaining to levelling allegations against state institutions, directing authorities to arrest the accused and produce him before the court without delay.The court maintained its earlier order and instructed the relevant law enforcement authorities to…
PESHAWAR (International News): In a remarkably candid and self-critical statement, former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has openly questioned his own party’s ability and sincerity, saying that despite Imran Khan’s massive public popularity, PTI has failed to secure his release from prison — and the reason is either that “our intentions are not…
WASHINGTON (International News): The United States government has made it mandatory for all commercial truck drivers to pass an English language proficiency test, in a move aimed at ensuring drivers can read road signs and communicate effectively with law enforcement officers across the country.The directive is part of a broader crackdown described by authorities as…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A high-level delegation of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore, led by Prof. Dr. Ashraf Nizami, called on Mr. Faheem-ur-Rehman Sehgal, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), to discuss collaboration for the upcoming International Medical Conference 2026.The PMA delegation included Prof. Dr. Ashraf Nizami (Chairman Conference),…
KARACHI (International News): A Karachi court expressed strong displeasure over the persistent water crisis in Orangi Town on Saturday, directing the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to immediately end the tanker supply system and ensure water reaches residents through the existing pipeline network, while also demanding a formal explanation from the authority.During the hearing,…
ISLAMABAD (International News): In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that blocking a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to enforce court orders is illegal, unconstitutional, and a direct violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan.The apex court held that a national identity card is not merely a…
RAWALPINDI (International News): A suicide car bombing carried out by the Fitna Al-Khawarij terrorist group in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claimed the lives of two brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army — Lieutenant Colonel Shahzada Gulfraz and Sepoy Karamat Shah — on Saturday. However, the timely response of security forces prevented a far larger catastrophe, with…
