Washington,The U.S. Air Force says production of the first F-47 sixth-generation fighter has begun, with the service targeting an initial flight in 2028. The F-47 — the manned element of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme and intended successor to the F-22 Raptor — is being developed by Boeing after the company won the…
Washington,Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to present proposals to Muslim leaders today on the post-ceasefire administration of Gaza, U.S. media reported. According to the reports, Washington is pushing Arab and Muslim countries to consider sending troops to Gaza as part of a stabilization force. The U.S. is also expected to call on Muslim…
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.
London,Legendary English cricket umpire Harold “Dickie” Bird has passed away at the age of 92. Bird officiated in 66 Test matches, 69 One Day Internationals — including World Cup finals — and 7 Women’s ODIs, earning widespread respect for his integrity and sharp decision-making. Before becoming an umpire, he also played 93 first-class matches. Yorkshire…
New York — The United Nations General Assembly opens its 80th session under financial strain and questions over its relevance. Palestinian statehood is set to dominate discussions, while the United States was notably excluded from a global democracy forum. In a historic move, Syria’s leadership is attending for the first time in 60 years.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to restrict the use of Tylenol (paracetamol), citing growing medical concerns over its potential impact on maternal and child health. Speaking at a public event, Trump highlighted recent research suggesting that frequent use of paracetamol during pregnancy could affect fetal development and brain health….
Islamabad, Pakistan –Zong, one of Pakistan’s leading telecom and technology companies, has unveiled its new Bachat Bazar campaign, a digital marketplace offering customers a wide range of affordable bundles and exclusive promotions. The initiative is aimed at enhancing accessibility and affordability by providing personalized data, voice, and hybrid bundles. Through usage-based insights, Bachat Bazar suggests…
Rawalpindi – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan appeared before an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi via a WhatsApp video link on Monday in connection with the May 9 GHQ attack case. During the hearing, Khan’s lawyers requested access to CCTV footage of the September 19 proceedings and sought a halt to the jail trial until…
Karachi – The Sindh government has announced that it will begin distributing pink electric scooters to women this week in an effort to provide safe, affordable, and dignified travel options. The decision was finalized during a meeting chaired by Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon, attended by the Secretary of Transport and the Managing Director of…
