6 h. ago Shaheen Afridi joins Brisbane heat as no.1 overseas pick in BBL 15

Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has officially joined Brisbane Heat as the top overseas Platinum pick in the BBL 15 Draft. The draft took place in Melbourne on Thursday. Six out of eight BBL franchises showed serious interest in Pakistani players, a sign of their growing value in global leagues. Shaheen will play […]

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3 d. ago China’s nuclear arsenal grows rapidly, raises global concerns: Report

China now holds around 500–600 nuclear warheads, showing the fastest growth among all nuclear-armed countries, according to the Sipri Yearbook 2025. The Stockholm-based institute highlighted that China is not just increasing numbers but also improving delivery systems, such as long-range missiles and submarines. Analysts warn this could intensify nuclear competition globally. The report noted that […]

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1 week ago Pakistan moving in the right direction, inflation under control: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan is heading in the right direction and has successfully brought inflation under control, as he presented the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Sunday. While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Aurangzeb said global GDP growth has slowed to 2.8%, but Pakistan recorded an increase in its […]

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2 w. ago CBD Punjab’s NSIT Silicon Block notified as Special Technology Zone by STZA

In a significant step toward strengthening Pakistan’s high-tech ecosystem, the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) has officially notified the CBD NSIT Silicon Block as a Special Technology Zone (STZ). This landmark development positions Punjab at the forefront of the nation’s digital transformation and underscores the region’s growing appeal to global and local tech investors. The […]

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2 w. ago UK ups defence alert as PM Starmer warns of growing global threats

In a major policy shift, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declared a new phase of “war-fighting readiness” for the British military, urging swift preparation in response to increasing global threats. While speaking in Glasgow, Starmer highlighted rising aggression from Russia and global instability as key reasons to strengthen the country’s defence strategy. The Prime […]

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3 w. ago Germany’s chancellor slams Israel’s Gaza assault as “no longer justified”

In a major shift from Germany’s traditional stance, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has openly criticised Israel’s ongoing air strikes on Gaza, calling them “no longer justified.” His remarks come as global concern grows over the humanitarian toll of the conflict. Speaking at a press conference in Finland, Merz said the Israeli military campaign, which has continued […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan crypto council CEO meets US senators to shape future of digital finance

NEW YORK – Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO Bilal Bin Saqib recently met with U.S. Senators Bill Hagerty and Rick Scott in New York to strengthen cooperation on digital finance and crypto regulations. The meetings highlight Pakistan’s growing involvement in global cryptocurrency discussions and the push for clear, responsible regulation. During the discussions, both sides […]

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4 w. ago Global warming melts chocolate supply chain: EU faces major cocoa crisis

A new report has raised alarms over the growing threat climate change poses to the global chocolate industry, with the European Union particularly at risk due to its heavy reliance on vulnerable cocoa-producing countries. According to UK consultancy Foresight Transitions, the EU imports nearly 97% of its cocoa from nations poorly prepared for climate change […]

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