ISLAMABAD,(International Desk) – Pakistan’s government has increased fuel prices, issuing a notification late Tuesday, the finance ministry confirmed. According to the ministry, the price of high-speed diesel has been raised by 4.04 rupees per litre, bringing it to 276.81 rupees per litre. The price of petrol has also been increased by 4.07 rupees per litre,…
WASHINGTON, (International Desk) – The United States government has entered a shutdown after the Senate once again failed to pass a spending bill, leaving more than 400 federal agencies closed for an indefinite period. The White House blamed the Democratic Party for the deadlock, while the ruling party fell short of the 60 votes required…
KARACHI,(International Desk) – Pakistan’s benchmark stock index touched a historic peak on Tuesday before retreating sharply amid volatile trading. The market opened strong, with the KSE-100 index surging 1,029 points to reach a record 166,522 points, surpassing the 166,000 milestone it had achieved a day earlier. However, heavy profit-taking later dragged the index down by…
(M.Saleem jutt ) – Pakistan has seen a sharp rise in child abductions and abuse cases, with over 605 children kidnapped and 192 reported missing between January and June 2025, according to official data. The wave of crimes has triggered widespread alarm among parents and raised serious questions over law enforcement failures. In one of…
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy American nuclear submarines close to Russia’s borders, in what he described as a deterrent move against Moscow’s aggressive policies. Speaking at a political rally, Trump claimed that during his presidency he prevented “seven potential wars within nine months,” including what he said was…
MANILA, (Reuters/AP) — A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattled central Philippines late Tuesday night, leaving at least 69 people dead and over 140 injured, disaster officials said. The quake, with an epicenter off the coast of Cebu province near Bogo City, occurred at a shallow depth, intensifying its destructive force. In the hardest hit areas…
KARACHI, (International Desk) — Pakistani comedian Wali Sheikh said his car was stolen in broad daylight from outside his residence in Malir’s Moinabad Phase 3, prompting him to appeal for action from authorities. In a video message posted on Facebook, Sheikh stated the theft occurred between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 30. He…
ISLAMABAD,– Pakistan has successfully repaid $500 million against its Eurobonds, the finance ministry said on Monday, underscoring the country’s commitment to meeting debt obligations amid stable foreign exchange reserves. The bonds, issued in 2015, were settled on schedule, the ministry added. It said timely repayments reflect Pakistan’s fiscal discipline and have helped improve investor confidence,…
By Staff Reporter Dr Ansab Ali Lahore — Commissioner Punjab Social Security, Muhammad Ali, inaugurated the expansion project of the Emergency Block at Shahdara Social Security Hospital during his visit on Monday. The ceremony was attended by Medical Advisor Dr. Humaira Buzdar, Medical Superintendent Dr. Mazhar Awan, and other senior officials. The Emergency Ward capacity…
Report by M.Shezad Lahore — Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, paid rich tribute to the contributions and sacrifices of Pakistan’s minority communities at a launch ceremony organized at FC College, Lahore. The event, which highlighted the role of minorities in the defence and nation-building of the country, was attended by eminent…
