Israel has launched an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah came into effect, escalating tensions and raising concerns about the stability of the fragile truce. The strike targeted the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, a known Hezbollah stronghold, with Israeli officials saying the operation was aimed at a...
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Gold Prices Fall Sharply in Pakistan Amid Global Market Decline
Gold prices in Pakistan declined sharply on Thursday, reflecting a downturn in international bullion markets. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs 9,500 to Rs 494,662, while the rate for 10 grams fell by Rs 8,415 to Rs 424,092. The decline in local...
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Structural crisis of Scheme 33 & M-9 Projects in Karachi
Scheme 33 on the M-9 motorway: Karachi’s next big real estate frontier or a trap involving illegal societies and fake documentation? In scheme 33, buyers have files but no ownership. The reasons are that there are numerous unauthorised housing schemes. Many societies operate without proper approval (NOCs) from authorities. Some projects are built on encroached...
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Karachi Real Estate 2026: Best Sectors in DHA City & Bahria Town for Investment Amid Middle East Crisis
Karachi is quietly becoming the next harbour for the wealth shift as the Dubai dream crashes. Projects like DHA City Karachi and Bahria Town Karachi are attracting attention as the Middle East crisis deepens. Although Pakistan is currently facing the effects of the war, oil prices surged sharply due to disruptions in the Strait...
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Karachi Real Estate Market shift in 2026
The real estate market in Karachi has seen a shift in buyer preferences. Karachiites are opting for smarter living, which offers them various amenities and, most importantly, security. Karachi faces major security concerns; hence, there is a rising demand for gated communities. Both families and overseas investors are mostly interested in such developments. They offer...
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Prime investment opportunities in karachi
Despite being the economic hub, Karachi offers the lowest quality of life. Nevertheless, 10,000 people enter Karachi daily, according to 2022 statistics. This consistent influx contributes to its rapid expansion and a growing urban population that has now exceeded 20 million people. It indicates an ever-growing demand for properties and business opportunities. A megacity like...
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Has the PM permanently removed MQM (P) from the political group chat?
According to the claims by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar, the removal of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, representing MQM (P), without any consultation with the party, gives “a clear message” that the federal government did not “need” the party anymore. Could this be the final blow? Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader and Karachi-based lawyer,...
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KSE-100 Index Plunges Over 2,000 Points in Early Intraday Trading Amid Volatility
KARACHI—Pakistan’s benchmark stock index, the KSE-100, plunged more than 2,000 points during early intraday trading on Friday, reflecting heightened market volatility and profit-taking by investors, according to Karachi Stock Exchange figures. The index fell from its previous close of approximately 187,832 points to around 185,765 by mid-morning in a steep early slide that wiped out...
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At Least Two Injured by Stray Kite String as Basant Festivities Begin in Lahore
LAHORE—Basant festivities have kicked off in Lahore after an 18-year break, but the joyous return of kite flying came with early safety concerns, as at least two people were injured by stray kite strings on Friday, local officials and rescue sources reported. The festival—marking the arrival of spring and traditionally celebrated with colourful kites soaring...
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Solving Today’s Challenges with Quaid‑e‑Azam’s Timeless Vision
Pakistan’s founder, Quaid‑e‑Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, envisioned a nation built on unity, justice, and opportunity. As the country celebrates its 149th birth anniversary, its ideals remain a blueprint for addressing modern challenges that Pakistan faces today. By applying Jinnah’s principles, the nation can tackle issues from corruption to climate change while fostering social cohesion and...