ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit surged 22% to $39.5 billion in the fiscal year ending June 2026, driven by the economy’s heavy reliance on imports and a decline in exports amid economic slowdown, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).The data showed that national imports rose 8% to $69.6 billion during FY2025-26,…
Pattaya, Thailand – Thai police have charged a 20-year-old British woman with the murder of her 33-year-old British partner after he was found stabbed to death in a luxury villa in the popular resort city of Pattaya.ea1be9Isabelle Violet Carreras has been arrested and charged following the discovery of Thomas David Powell’s body, which showed multiple…
London/New York – A silent health crisis is affecting millions of middle-aged and older adults worldwide, with experts warning that vitamin B12 deficiency is being widely underdiagnosed, particularly in people over 50. According to reports, as many as one in five adults in this age group may have insufficient levels of this essential nutrient, which…
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Air Force Group Captain, Asim Tariq, was killed in a firing incident near Shaheen Chowk within the jurisdiction of Margalla Police Station.According to initial reports, an unidentified man was allegedly attempting to forcibly abduct a girl by pushing her into a vehicle. Group Captain Asim Tariq intervened to rescue her, at which…
Lahore, Pakistan – In a high-profile case that has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability, Lahore Police have arrested four men, including Muhammad Raza Dar (also referred to as Ahmad Raza Dar), a close relative/grandson of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. They face serious allegations of kidnapping, gang rape, extortion,…
WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — US President Donald Trump expressed surprise at the large crowds of Iranians crying during the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating he thought “people hated him” or that the tears might be fake.c479c5In a phone interview with Axios, Trump commented on the massive public mourning, saying the US could…
ISTANBUL — Pakistan and Turkey have expressed their commitment to increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying the two countries have always stood by each other through every difficulty. Addressing a joint press conference in Istanbul on Saturday following talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, PM Shehbaz described Pakistan…
CARACAS — The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has climbed to nearly 3,000, as the nation continues to grapple with widespread destruction. Amid the tragedy, football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo sent emotional messages of solidarity to those affected.The earthquakes struck Venezuela this month, killing thousands and causing massive damage to infrastructure…
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia and the United States, as the world’s two largest nuclear powers, bear a shared responsibility for ensuring global security and stability.According to the Kremlin, Putin made the remarks in a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of…
Yash Raj Films’ latest addition to its spy universe, “Alpha,” opened to ₹9.25 crore net in India on its first day — an opening being described as underwhelming given the film’s big budget and the spy universe’s track record. Meanwhile, Huma Qureshi’s action thriller “Baby Do Die Do,” despite earning critical praise, failed to draw…
