The IMF warns that inflation in Pakistan could surge to 6.3%, up from the current 4.5%. According to its latest assessment, by June 2026, the inflation rate might escalate further to 8.9%, a major concern compared to June 2025, when inflation was at 3.2%. The fund’s updated projections also suggest economic growth may hover around...
Bollywood’s latest release, “Dhurandhar,” is receiving intense criticism from Pakistani audiences for its misleading portrayal of Karachi and the Baloch community. Although Akshaye Khanna is being applauded for his strong performance as a character inspired by Lyari gangster Rehman Dakait, viewers argue that the film pushes an anti-Pakistan narrative and misrepresents local culture. The movie...
Security forces in Balochistan conducted a successful operation in the Qalat region, killing 12 militants described as “Indian-sponsored terrorists.” According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the raid targeted a terrorist hideout, and weapons, ammunition, and explosive materials were recovered from the site. The ISPR added that those killed were involved in multiple deadly militant attacks...
Sarfraz Bugti, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, condemned the decades-long conflict affecting the region, stating that the Baloch community was dragged into a “pointless war.” He urged militants and dissidents to surrender peacefully—emphasizing that the state has “left the door open” for those willing to return without fear of retaliation. Bugti announced that around 100...
Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has made it clear: despite frequent comparisons, he does not want to be Lionel Messi; he wants to carve out his own identity. In a fresh interview, Yamal admitted he deeply respects Messi as “the best in history,” but stressed, “I don’t want to be Messi, and he knows it.”...
The Punjab School Education Department has officially declared winter vacations from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026, for all public and private schools across the province. Schools will remain closed during this period and are set to reopen on January 12, 2026, giving students, teachers, and families a much-needed break amid the cold season...
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to widen its travel ban list to include more than 30 countries, according to Secretary Kristi Noem. This marks a major expansion from the existing policy, which suspends immigration and visa privileges for about 19 nations, encompassing both immigrants and non-immigrants, including tourists, business...
OpenAI has signed a deal with Australian data center operator NEXTDC to build a massive AI campus and GPU “supercluster” in western Sydney, a project valued at approximately US $4.6 billion (≈ A$7 billion). The planned facility at NEXTDC’s S7 site in Eastern Creek will host a hyperscale AI infrastructure aimed at supporting large AI...
The Pentagon has cleared the path for submarine sales to Australia, confirming that the trilateral AUKUS security pact remains intact after a months-long review and will proceed as planned. Under the agreement, Australia is set to receive at least three nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines in the coming years, a key component of Canberra’s bid to upgrade...
Following the announcement of Asim Munir’s appointment as the country’s first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and continuation as Chief of Army Staff (COAS), numerous foreign capitals have sent messages of congratulations—reflecting Islamabad’s growing diplomatic and strategic standing. Diplomatic sources say that several Gulf states were among the first to reach out, commending Munir’s military...