Funded projects increased by 3.6 percent, exceeding the World Bank’s forecast of 2.6 percent. Meanwhile, global growth is expected to decline to 3.1 percent in 2026 and 3.2 percent in 2025. ISLAMABAD: In addition to increased inflation and a growing current account deficit, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate...
KARACHI: A judge denied a man’s bail request in a case concerning his alleged WhatsApp sharing of his ex-wife’s private images and videos after she filed a Khula suit for dissolution of marriage. In accordance with Sections 20 (offences against the dignity of a natural person), 21 (offences against the modesty of a natural person and minor),...
According to Islamabad’s News Reporter, the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened unprovoked fire in Kurram, and the Pakistan Army responded forcefully and fiercely, as claimed by security sources. Taliban posts suffered significant damage as a result of the Pakistani army’s firing. Security sources claim that the Afghan Taliban installations were burned. The Taliban left...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the freedom, self-respect, and prosperity of the Palestinian people are fundamental to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared, “I am boarding a plane to return home after attending the meeting in Sharm El Sheikh,” before departing Egypt for Pakistan. I would like to tell you how I think...
To replicate a tsunami response, the exercise will mobilize teams, vehicles, and evacuations. Dubai: On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, UAE authorities will conduct an international exercise called the “IOWAVE25 – Indian Ocean Tsunami Simulation Exercise,” according to a public advisory released by the Ministry of Interior. The exercise, which will begin at 10:00 am in...
Extreme weather shifts are experienced globally when an abnormal cooling of sea surface takes place, creating a La Nina effect. According to UN-OCHA sit-rep, KP, GB will be most impacted by the cold conditions precipitated by La Nina. It will increase the Glof risk, as Kharif crop harvesting will be disrupted. Pakistan is likely to...
The long-awaited teaser for Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan’s much-anticipated film, Neelofar, which is scheduled for release on November 28, is now here. Although the movie’s plot has not been revealed, Mahira portrays the title character, Neelofar, a writer who is blind, in contrast to Fawad’s role. Chand Baral, Seemi Raheal, Adeel Hashmi, Hira Tareen,...
The opposition left the legislature after Muhammad Sohail Afridi was chosen as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s new chief minister. The opposition left the legislature after Muhammad Sohail Afridi was chosen as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s new chief minister. 90 members of the provincial assembly elected Sohail Afridi. Speaker Babar Saleem Swati presided over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session. Speaking...
The police have placed large contingents at many locations in response to a protest summons from a religious group in Karachi. There are now no sit-ins or protests occurring anywhere in the city, according to police officials, who also maintain that the situation is normal. According to officials, Section 144 is in effect in the...
A day ago, the main TLP procession reached Muridke after breaking through police security, hours after violent clashes in Lahore left over four dozen police personnel injured. The marchers then staged a sit-in at Muridke, blocked by trenches dug along the GT Road. Lahore and Islamabad are connected by the M2 motorway, whereas Abdul Hakeem...