The proposed Disco Bakery Flyover in Karachi has encountered major hurdles even before construction begins, as officials raise concerns over conflicts with the city’s upcoming K-IV water supply project and other ongoing infrastructure works. The development has sparked questions about whether the flyover should proceed as planned. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab had announced that construction...
Pakistan has highlighted its growing pharmaceutical industry as a promising destination for foreign investment, with Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal inviting international companies—particularly Chinese firms—to explore business opportunities in the country’s healthcare and biotechnology sectors. The invitation arrived during the Pakistan-China Business-to-Business (B2B) Conference on Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Biotechnology, held in Islamabad. The minister said...
Award-winning actor Stanley Tucci has launched a fundraising campaign to support children living in some of the world’s most devastating conflict zones, including Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. The initiative aims to raise awareness and provide urgently needed humanitarian assistance to children whose lives have been shattered by war. Tucci is working with the humanitarian organisation...
Veteran Pakistani actress, host, and writer Bushra Ansari has addressed rumours about her YouTube earnings, clarifying that reports claiming she earns $10,000 per month from her channel are far from the truth. Speaking in a recent YouTube vlog with fellow television personality Nadia Khan, Bushra Ansari opened up about her experience as a content creator and shared...
A special anti-corruption court in Sahiwal has acquitted Khawar Farid Maneka and his son Musa Maneka in a long-running cemetery land encroachment case, while ordering the arrest of his other son, Ibrahim Maneka, who was declared a fugitive. The verdict was announced by Special Judge Anti-Corruption Sahiwal, Masoodul Hassan, in connection with allegations related...
Ticket prices for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final have reached unprecedented levels, setting a new record as football fans prepare for the tournament’s biggest match. The soaring prices reflect extraordinary global demand for the historic final, which is expected to attract supporters from around the world. According to reports, premium and hospitality packages for...
Travellers flying to or through the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being advised to closely monitor their flight schedules as regional tensions continue to affect air travel across the Gulf. Airlines are adjusting routes, delaying services, and cancelling some flights due to evolving security concerns linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Authorities have urged passengers...
Global oil prices moved higher as renewed hostilities in the Middle East intensified concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies and key shipping routes. The latest gains come amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, prompting investors to closely monitor developments in one of the world’s most important oil-producing regions. Brent...
At least seven people were killed in US strikes targeting an Iranian army base, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The reported attack is the latest in a series of military exchanges that have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. Iranian officials said the...
Iran has warned that it could block additional strategic maritime routes if the United States continues to tighten pressure through an expanded naval blockade ordered by US President Donald Trump. The latest warning marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns about global trade and energy security. According to Iranian officials,...