87 m. ago Pakistan receives record $38.3 billion in remittances in FY25, surging 27%

Pakistan’s economy received a major boost in FY25, as workers’ remittances soared to a historic $38.3 billion, marking a 27% year-on-year increase from $30.3 billion in FY24. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, this $8 billion jump reflects the resilience and growing support of overseas Pakistanis amid continued economic challenges. June 2025 alone brought […]

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91 m. ago IPL hits $18.5 billion valuation: Bengaluru tops as richest franchise

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached a staggering business valuation of $18.5 billion, according to a new report by U.S. investment bank Houlihan Lokey. The report highlights the IPL’s rise as a global sports powerhouse, with reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerging as the wealthiest franchise, overtaking Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. […]

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6 h. ago Maryam inaugurates Rs8.77b flyover, underpass projects in Rawalpindi

Nawaz Sharif Flyover to handle over 300,000 vehicles daily Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated two major

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18 h. ago Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ may threaten President Trump, warn analysts

WASHINGTON: Although US President Donald Trump has brushed off Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party as “ridiculous”, the tech billionaire’s announcement underscored the threat the disaffected former ally poses to US Republicans defending paper-thin congressional majorities. Musk’s weekend launch of the “America Party” came in the wake of Trump signing into law a […]

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18 h. ago Punjab govt striving for ease and convenience of the masses: CM Maryam

Chief Minister inaugurates Rs8.77b Nawaz Sharif flyover and GPO Chowk Underpass on Mall Road in Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Tuesday inaugurated two major traffic infrastructure projects in Rawalpindi, declaring them a historic milestone for the city’s long-standing traffic woes, according to a handout from the Punjab DGPR. The Rs8.77 billion mega initiative […]

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18 h. ago ZTBL loan scandal: Rs. 11 billion in farmer loans go missing

A major financial scandal has rocked Pakistan’s Zarai Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL) as over 11,400 loan files—worth more than Rs. 11.48 billion—have gone missing, officials revealed during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting chaired by Junaid Akbar Khan. Officials from the Auditor General’s Office briefed the committee that out of 22,000 loan files, nearly half have […]

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22 h. ago Fake ‘Marco Rubio’ uses AI to deceive world leaders and US officials

A fraudster used advanced AI to impersonate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He contacted important foreign ministers, a US governor, and a congressman. The fake messages perfectly copied Rubio’s voice and writing style using AI software, making them hard to detect. The US State Department revealed in a cable that the scam started in […]

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23 h. ago Imran, Bushra seek swift hearing on jail sentences in £190M Qadir case

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Tuesday filed an urgent plea in the Islamabad High Court seeking an early hearing on their sentence suspension appeals in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case. In January 2025, Khan and Bushra were sentenced to 14 and 7 years in prison respectively for allegedly […]

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23 h. ago SEPCO sent 24,300 detection bills in April; NEPRA orders urgent report

In a startling revelation, Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) sent 24,300 detection bills to its consumers in April 2025, imposing an estimated additional burden of Rs149 million. These bills were reportedly issued without any transparent justification, sparking outrage among affected users. The detection bills included charges for “unauthorized” consumption or assumed theft, but many recipients […]

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27 h. ago Pakistani asylum applications in Europe decline after 2023 surge

The number of Pakistani nationals seeking asylum in European countries has dropped in 2024 after reaching record levels in 2023, according to the latest EU asylum trends report. After a sharp rise since 2020, applications peaked last year with over 30,000 Pakistanis requesting international protection. Between October 2023 and October 2024, around 28,000 Pakistanis submitted […]

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29 h. ago Elon Musk loses $76 billion in Tesla value after announcing new political party  

NEW YORK –  Elon Musk’s entry into the political arena has triggered a major financial setback, with Tesla’s market value

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37 h. ago Army chief rejects Indian claims of Chinese help in May conflict

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Monday dismissed Indian claims of Pakistan receiving external support in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos during the recent tensions with India, terming them “irresponsible and factually incorrect”. The military confrontation between India and Pakistan came as the former blamed Islamabad for the April 22 Pahalgam attack […]

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41 h. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan begin key talks to boost trade and fight terror

Pakistan and Afghanistan held important talks in Islamabad on Monday to improve trade, transit, and regional security. These talks were the first under a new Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism. The initiative follows a visit by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister to Kabul in April. Both sides agreed to continue cooperation for peace and development. Ambassador Syed Ali […]

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42 h. ago Pakistan’s seafood exports jump 20.5% to $489 million in FY 2024–25

Pakistan’s seafood exports rose significantly to USD 489.2 million in fiscal year 2024–25, marking a 20.5% increase from USD 406 million in the previous year, according to a report by the Marine Fisheries Department. Export volumes also surged by 19.8%, reaching 242,484 metric tons, compared to 202,400 metric tons last year — reflecting improved productivity […]

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46 h. ago Sweden restarts visa services in Pakistan, easing travel for nationals

Sweden has resumed its visa services in Islamabad, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. Starting July 7, 2025, Pakistani nationals can apply for Schengen visas locally to visit Sweden for up to 90 days. This step ends a two-year halt that began in April 2023 when Sweden closed its embassy in Islamabad over security concerns. […]

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48 h. ago Never miss a message again: WhatsApp rolls out threaded replies

WhatsApp is working on a powerful new feature that will make replying to messages in group chats much more organized and efficient. According to a report from WaBetaInfo, the Meta-owned messaging platform is testing threaded message replies, a feature commonly seen on social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This new reply format […]

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48 h. ago Karachi sets grave price at Rs14,300, begins crackdown on unregistered cemeteries

In a major step toward regulating burial services, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has fixed the price of a grave at Rs14,300 and ordered the registration of all cemeteries in the city. The move aims to bring transparency and prevent overcharging in burial fees. Mayor Murtaza Wahab revealed that only 38 out of more than […]

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50 h. ago Pakistan’s cotton output crashes to 5.5 million bales, industry demands urgent reforms

Pakistan’s cotton production has plummeted from a peak of 15 million bales to just 5.5 million, sending shockwaves through the textile sector and pressuring the country’s foreign reserves. As local supply shrinks, the industry is increasingly relying on imported cotton, raising serious economic concerns. Industry leaders are urging federal and provincial governments to introduce crop […]

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51 h. ago Experts warn of national crisis as India’s water moves raise alarms

Water experts have raised serious concerns over India’s persistent water aggression, urging Pakistan to take urgent action to protect its precious water resources. They emphasized that water is not just a resource but the lifeline of the nation—and it must be defended with strong internal policies and long-term planning. According to experts, Pakistan’s internal weaknesses […]

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51 h. ago Thousands flock to China’s first Legoland despite scorching heatwave

Thousands of excited visitors crowded the grand opening of China’s first Legoland resort in Shanghai, despite a severe heatwave gripping the region. The resort, built with over 85 million Lego bricks, quickly sold out of tickets as families and Lego fans lined up to explore more than 75 rides, performances, and attractions spread across 300,000 […]

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