On July 22, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to creating a safe and business-friendly environment for Chinese nationals, emphasizing their critical role in the country’s economic future. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad focused on security arrangements for Chinese citizens, the Prime Minister outlined ongoing efforts to bolster their protection nationwide. “The...
On Monday, July 21, 2025, a catastrophic accident struck Dhaka, Bangladesh, when a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in the Uttara neighborhood, claiming at least 20 lives and injuring over 170 people. The jet, which suffered a mechanical fault shortly after takeoff at 1:06 p.m....
Gold prices in Pakistan have witnessed a significant increase, reflecting trends in the international market. The price of 24-carat gold per tola rose by PKR 3,600, reaching a record high of PKR 361,200. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold surged by PKR 3,087, climbing to PKR 309,671. In the global market, the price...
On July 19, 2025, Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that five fighter jets were shot down during the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. In a public statement, Gandhi demanded transparency, stating, “Modi ji, now it’s time to tell the truth—what is the reality...
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at a dinner with Republican lawmakers at the White House on July 18, 2025, claimed that five fighter jets were shot down during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, highlighting the severity of the clash between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Trump emphasized his administration’s pivotal role in brokering a ceasefire, stating, “We...
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, famously known as King Khan, has suffered a back injury while filming a high-intensity action sequence for his upcoming action-thriller King at Mumbai’s Golden Tobacco Studio. The incident, which occurred on July 18, 2025, has prompted a temporary halt in the film’s production, with the actor traveling to the United...
On Friday, July 18, 2025, Pakistan and Libya took a significant step toward deepening their defense and security cooperation, agreeing to pursue defense industrial collaboration and exchange technical expertise. This development followed a high-level meeting in Rawalpindi between Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff,...
Pakistan’s U16 men’s volleyball team crushed archrivals India 3-0 in the semifinals of the 2nd Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, on July 18, 2025. The straight-sets victory, with scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-12, secured Pakistan’s place in the final against Iran and marked their sixth consecutive win in the tournament....
The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on the Vadinar oil refinery in Gujarat, India, as part of its 18th sanctions package over Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The refinery, operated by Nayara Energy and partly owned by Russian state-controlled energy giant Rosneft, which holds a 49.13% stake, has been targeted for its role in...
The White House has categorically dismissed media reports suggesting that U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Pakistan in September 2025, clarifying that no such plans exist. The statement, issued late Thursday, counters widespread speculation in Pakistani media about a potential visit on September 18, which was acclaimed as a historic opportunity to strengthen...