Starting December 1, Pakistan is likely to see a drop in petroleum prices as part of the fortnightly review. Petrol may fall by around Rs 3.70–Rs 4.30 per liter, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could decrease by Rs 4–Rs 6 per litre. This adjustment is being driven by a favourable shift in global oil markets and...
Massive floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains across Southeast Asia have left a devastating trail. In Thailand and Indonesia, officials say the death toll has soared past 400 as rescue and clean-up operations begin. In Indonesia’s Sumatra region, floodwaters and landslides destroyed homes and infrastructure, forcing evacuations and leaving many areas inaccessible to relief...
The government of Finland has announced plans to shut down its diplomatic mission in Pakistan—including the embassy in Islamabad—as part of a broader closure of embassies in multiple countries, including Afghanistan and Myanmar. According to Finland’s Foreign Ministry, the decision is driven by limited economic and trade ties, along with shifting priorities in foreign-policy strategy....
In a recent press conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan could use force against militants in Afghanistan—but emphasised that Islamabad doesn’t want to “storm a brother’s home.” Dar noted Pakistan’s request to the Afghan leadership: to take action against the banned Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ensure Afghan soil is not...
The United States has paused immigration from many “third-world” countries after a recent attack on National Guard personnel. Still, citizens of Pakistan remain spared from the worst of the new restrictions. Under the directive from Donald Trump, green-card holders from 19 “countries of concern” will undergo a full security audit — yet Pakistan is not listed...
In Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal (sector 13-D/V), a dramatic incident unfolded when residents alleged an attempted illegal takeover of a house. A video circulating online shows armed men opening fire outside the home while trying to seize the property. The longtime resident, who claims to have lived in the house for 40 years, insists the intrusion was...
Pakistani students secured a decisive victory at Oxford University, winning the highly anticipated Pakistan–India debate with a strong two-thirds majority. The event, organised by the Oxford Union—one of the world’s most prestigious debating platforms—featured students from both countries presenting arguments on regional politics, diplomacy, and future relations. According to organisers, the Pakistani team impressed judges...
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister inaugurated an online registration system on Monday for births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, terming it a key milestone in the province’s digital governance efforts. The system will allow citizens to apply for civil certificates from home, track application progress, and obtain verified digital records, reducing reliance on manual paperwork. Officials said...
The Lahore High Court has upheld a family‑court decree granting Khula, ruling that if both husband and wife clearly reject reconciliation, no court can lawfully force them to stay married. In the case under review, the wife had filed for divorce, citing “extreme aversion” to her husband, and the husband also indicated he did not...
Social media erupted after Hania Aamir dropped a new Instagram reel using Asim Azhar’s hit song “U Got This.” The move stirred fan frenzy, as many interpreted it as a subtle nod to the pair’s past link. The singer himself reacted by resharing the reel and captioning it, “Yes, I’m wrong, but I’m also right”—a...