An unexpected moment involving US President Donald Trump stole the spotlight during the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy presentation after Spain’s victory over Argentina. Following Spain’s 1-0 win in the final, Trump presented the World Cup trophy to Spanish captain Rodri. However, instead of stepping off the podium after the presentation, the US president remained...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that any conflict involving the United States will only come to an end when Iran achieves a position of strength, either through military success or diplomatic negotiations. Speaking in an interview with an Iranian news agency, Araghchi stressed that political leaders must continuously assess whether continuing a conflict...
Thousands of users worldwide experienced disruptions on Facebook and Instagram after the two Meta-owned social media platforms suffered widespread outages on Sunday. The technical issues affected both the mobile apps and desktop websites, leaving many users unable to access their accounts or use key platform features. According to outage tracking website Downdetector, more than 4,800...
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned Noreen Niazi, the sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, over allegations of disseminating “false, offensive, and inflammatory” content on social media targeting state institutions. She has been directed to appear before the agency’s Islamabad office on July 20 as part of an ongoing inquiry....
The stage is set for a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Final as Spain and Argentina prepare to battle for football’s biggest prize at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The highly anticipated showdown carries historic significance, with Lionel Messi aiming to lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles in what is widely expected to...
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Monday, marking the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to the country in nearly 20 years. The visit is being seen as a significant step towards strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation between Islamabad and Ottawa. According to Global Affairs Canada,...
Pakistan’s auto financing market continued its strong recovery in June 2026, with outstanding vehicle loans rising 38% year-on-year to Rs381.69 billion, reflecting growing consumer confidence and improving demand for automobiles. The latest figures, compiled by Arif Habib Limited (AHL) using State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data, also showed a 3.4% month-on-month increase in auto...
Pakistan has called for a stronger economic partnership with Egypt, urging both countries to expand cooperation beyond traditional trade and focus on strategic investment, joint production, technology transfer, and regional value chains. The proposal was presented by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan during a reception in Islamabad marking Egypt’s National Day. Addressing diplomats, government...
The federal government borrowed Rs272 billion from domestic banks during the first month of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY2026), despite recording a budget surplus, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on borrowing to meet financing and debt management requirements. The borrowing figures were released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and analyzed in a report....
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Chinese nationals and investors, describing their protection as the government’s highest priority. Speaking at the Pakistan-China Pharmaceutical Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister assured Chinese companies that comprehensive security measures remain in place to support investment and long-term...