8 h. ago Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar to visit Bangladesh as relations improve

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23. This visit comes as Pakistan and Bangladesh are strengthening their ties. The two nations were once one country but split after a violent civil war. Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan, became independent after seceding from Pakistan. Since then, Dhaka’s leaders, especially Sheikh […]

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40 h. ago Celebrities must promote safety, Shahnila Akram urges Hania Amir

Shahnila Akram, wife of former cricket captain Wasim Akram, strongly reacted to actress Hania Amir’s recent motorcycle video. She stressed the importance of road safety and wearing helmets to protect lives. Her message aimed to raise awareness about responsible behavior on the roads. Sharing a screenshot of Hania Amir’s video on her Instagram story, Shahnila […]

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54 h. ago Unlocking $25bn crypto dream requires smart regulation: experts

Pakistan is positioning itself to tap into a projected $2.5 billion market by 2025 end and 29 million users by 2026, signaling a potential fintech leap for the country. However, this promise is conditional on enacting smart regulations, raising public awareness, and building trust in digital finance. Without a clear legal framework and national strategy, […]

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3 d. ago PTI’s Zartaj Gul, Ejaz Ch move LHC against ATC convictions in May 9 riots cases

LHC division bench will hear Gul’s appeal filed through Barrister Ali Zafar and Muhammad Hussain Ejaz Ch files two petitions in LHC through Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq, pleading with the court to suspend his conviction, release him on bail LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Zartaj Gul and Ejaz Chaudhry on Saturday filed separate petitions in […]

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4 d. ago Master Changan motors marks 25,000 Karvaan units with upgraded launch and new 1.2L Sherpa

Lahore – 7th Aug 2025: In a notable development for Pakistan’s commercial and family mobility sector, Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has launched upgraded variants of its two most popular vehicles, the Karvaan and the Sherpa,  signaling a fresh commitment to safety, performance, and practicality. At a grand launch event held in Lahore, the company […]

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4 d. ago India halts US arms deals after Trump’s tariff hike on exports

India has paused new arms deals with the United States after President Donald Trump imposed harsh tariffs on Indian exports. The move signals growing tensions between the two allies. Officials in Delhi said a planned visit by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington has been cancelled. The visit was meant to finalize major defence deals. […]

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5 d. ago Wasim Akram calls for Babar Azam’s return to T20 squad for Asia Cup 2025

LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has urged for the inclusion of Babar Azam in the national T20 squad ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Akram emphasized the need for an experienced player in the batting lineup, especially with major tournaments like the Asia Cup and World Cup on the horizon. Babar Azam’s last T20 […]

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5 d. ago Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam’s return for Asia Cup t20 squad

Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has backed Babar Azam’s comeback to Pakistan’s T20 team for the 2025 Asia Cup. He shared his views in a recent interview with Cricket Pakistan, saying Babar’s experience and class are much needed. Akram said Pakistan will need a senior batter for both the Asia Cup and the upcoming T20 […]

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6 d. ago PTI Secretary General to address protest turnout concerns with party leadership

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday addressed the low public turnout at the party’s protest on Tuesday, stating he would discuss the matter with PTI leadership and founder Imran Khan. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail he said, “I will talk within the party about why people did not […]

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6 d. ago Buckingham Palace fails to address Queen Camilla’s abrupt break from Royal Duties

Queen Camilla has decided to quietly step back from her public duties this summer, and she will not be seen at any official royal engagements for the next several weeks. The decision comes as part of her break from the royal spotlight, signaling a period of personal time away from her responsibilities. Although no official […]

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7 d. ago Family, leaders barred from meeting Imran as PTI marks 2nd year of incarceration

PTI claims its lawmakers, over 300 workers arrested, especially in Lahore, massive rallies across Punjab Achakzai, Salman Akram Raja, Latif Khosa and Shandana Gulzar along with Aleema Khan stopped from moving towards Adiala Jail Protest rallies also taken out in KP, Sindh and Balochistan with party claims huge public participation ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]

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7 d. ago PTI slams ‘hybrid regime’ for crackdown on peaceful protests, mass arrests

Sh Waqas lauds public for massive turnout despite Punjab’s ‘descent into lawlessness’ Denounces de-notification of nine of its elected lawmakers—including Opposition Leaders in Senate, NA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemned the ‘hybrid regime’ for unleashing a reign of terror by deploying ‘Gullu Butts’ against peaceful protestors, who turned out in massive numbers across the […]

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7 d. ago Bangladesh to hold elections in Feb 2026, says Interim Chief

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has announced that general elections will take place in February 2026. He made this announcement during a national address on the first anniversary of the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Yunus came to power after mass protests led to the removal of the long-time prime minister last year. Thousands of […]

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7 d. ago NA signals membership termination for PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq indicated on Tuesday that the membership of PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram could be terminated due to his prolonged absence from the House. The speaker pointed out that Akram had not attended the assembly for the last 40 days and had not submitted a leave application. Addressing the […]

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7 d. ago NA Speaker signals membership termination for PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq indicated on Tuesday that the membership of PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram could be terminated due to his prolonged absence from the House. The speaker pointed out that Akram had not attended the assembly for the last 40 days and had not submitted a leave application. Addressing the […]

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8 d. ago Trump warns of ‘higher tariffs’ if India keeps buying Russian oil

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump threatened Monday to “substantially” hike US tariffs on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil — a key source of revenue for Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Trump’s heightened pressure on India comes after he signaled fresh sanctions on Moscow if it did not make progress by Friday towards a […]

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8 d. ago Field Marshal Munir’s rise signals shift in US policy towards India and Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is seeing a notable shift in Pakistan’s geopolitical role, marked by growing cooperation with the United States and a change in Washington’s stance on India. Despite Pakistan’s ongoing economic challenges and insurgent violence, Munir’s leadership has led to increased engagement with the US, underscored by a private […]

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3 w. ago KP governor administers oath to 25 MPAs on reserved seats amid ‘twists and turns of politics’

PHC appoints Governor Kundi to administer oath on reserved seats after adjournment of assembly session Barrister Saif labels day as ‘black day in parliamentary politics’ and ‘murder of democracy, terming the oath of opposition MPAs on reserved seats insult to the public’s opinion PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday administered oath […]

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3 w. ago Crypto market hits $4 trillion milestone amid global investor surge

BENGALURU – The global cryptocurrency market has reached a record-high valuation of $4 trillion, according to CoinGecko, signaling a major turning point in the digital asset space. This surge reflects growing investor confidence and highlights crypto’s shift from a risky alternative to a recognized financial tool used by individuals and institutions alike. The momentum was […]

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3 w. ago Typhoon Wipha triggers highest storm alert, cancels 200 Hong Kong flights

HONG KONG – The city of Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday as powerful Typhoon Wipha neared the region with fierce winds and heavy rain. Authorities raised the storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20 am, warning residents that the severe weather conditions would last for several hours. Wipha, carrying winds exceeding […]

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