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Hamas has released three more Israeli hostages in the fourth phase of the ongoing prisoner exchange deal. Arab media reported that two of them were handed over to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, while the third was transferred in Gaza City. According to reports, Hamas freed two Israeli hostages, Ofer Calderon and Yarden Bibas, …
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Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has been a topic of heated debate in recent weeks. As the government considers amendments and stricter enforcement, many Pakistanis are wondering: what does it mean for the common person? Let’s break it down in simple terms. What is PECA? PECA, enacted in 2016, is Pakistan’s primary law …
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Islamabad: The federal government is expected to raise petrol prices by Rs1.24 per litre and diesel by Rs4.49 per litre, effective tonight for the next two weeks. The hike comes as a result of rising global petroleum product prices, mainly due to disruptions in shipping routes. The international price increase is driven by disruptions in …
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Karachi: Pakistani actor and businessman Dodi Khan has rejected the marriage proposal from Indian actress Rakhi Sawant. The actress had recently claimed in an interview that she received a marriage proposal from Pakistan and specifically mentioned Dodi Khan. In an interview with Indian media, Rakhi Sawant claimed that she had received a marriage proposal from …
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Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish rally on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 1,000 points in intraday trading. At 4:12 PM, the KSE-100 index surged by 1,096.00 points, or 0.97%, reaching 114,302.40, up from the previous day’s close of 113,206.40. The upward momentum reflected a strong recovery following the …
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Islamabad: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that two provinces have already implemented the agricultural tax, while discussions are ongoing with the remaining two. He added that negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on this matter are also in progress. Talking to the media at the Parliament House, the finance minister said that …
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Washington: A tragic accident occurred near Ronald Reagan Airport when a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people on board. According to U.S. media reports, the crash took place near Washington’s Ronald Reagan Airport. All 67 passengers and crew members aboard the plane and helicopter lost their …
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The Chishti Order holds a central place in the history of Sufism. It is built on the principles of love, tolerance, and service to humanity. One of the most revered figures of this order is Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya (RA). He is known as “Mahbub-e-Ilahi” (Beloved of God) and “Sultan-ul-Mashaikh” (King of Saints). He played a …
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Redmond, Washington: Microsoft’s stock fell 4.5% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company forecast slower growth in its cloud computing business, raising concerns about AI monetization, rising costs, and competition from cheaper Chinese AI models. Despite beating overall revenue estimates, Microsoft’s Azure cloud division reported 31% revenue growth, missing Wall Street’s expectation of 31.8%. …
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New York: Arabica coffee prices soared above $3.60 per pound on Wednesday, reaching a record high as Brazil, the world’s largest producer, faces limited supplies and uncertainty over its upcoming harvest. Dealers report that 70-80% of Brazil’s current arabica harvest has already been sold, slowing down new trades. Brazil produces nearly half the world’s arabica …
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Islamabad: The Pakistan government is considering imposing a Federal Excise Duty (FED) on sugar to address a tax shortfall, news were reported on Thursday. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is struggling with a revenue shortfall exceeding Rs 50 billion for January 2025. Officials are exploring new tax measures ahead of the IMF review for …
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Rawalpindi: The Metro Bus service in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been partially suspended, disrupting travel for thousands of commuters, news were reported on Thursday. According to the Metro Bus administration, the service is closed from Saddar Station to Faizabad due to ongoing track maintenance. However, buses are operating normally from IJP Road to the Pak …
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London: Shell reported a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profits, missing analyst estimates due to weak refining margins and LNG trading challenges. However, the energy giant announced a $3.5 billion share buyback and a 4% dividend increase, aiming to reassure investors. Profit Misses Expectations Shell’s adjusted earnings (net profit) for Q4 2024 stood at $3.66 billion, …
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The gold market in Pakistan witnessed high prices on Thursday, 30th January 2025, with gold showing a slight increase. The price of 1 tola of 24-karat gold was Rs. 290,300, while 22-karat gold was priced at Rs. 266,106 per tola. For those interested in 21-karat gold, the price stood at Rs. 254,013 per tola, and 18-karat …
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Karachi: Airport authorities are speeding up the upgrade of runway 07L, which will be classified under category 4F, allowing it to handle the world’s largest aircraft. The new runway will support the Airbus A380, a massive aircraft with a capacity of 600 passengers. Officials say the construction will be completed by the end of 2025. …
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Islamabad: The government has enforced the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA), Amendments Act, 2025 across Pakistan after President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent. The law has sparked outrage among journalists and media organizations. The Establishment Division has officially issued a gazette notification, confirming the enforcement of the PECA Amendments Act, 2025. The law …
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Electricity consumers in Pakistan may get temporary relief as the power tariff is expected to drop by Rs1.30 per unit for a month. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a reduction in the monthly fuel price adjustment for December. The CPPA’s petition will be heard tomorrow. According to the request, the estimated fuel …
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The government has submitted its response to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) charter of demands. National Assembly (NA) Speaker Ayaz Sadiq received the response, sources confirmed on Wednesday. The government has not rejected PTI’s demand for a judicial commission. Instead, it has suggested forming a special or parliamentary committee. This committee would investigate the May 9 and …
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KARACHI: A US woman, Onya Andrew, created a scene at Karachi Airport after refusing to leave Pakistan following a failed love affair, news reported on Wednesday. According to airport sources, Onya Andrew initially refused to go through immigration and later declined to board her flight. She repeatedly delayed her departure, making various excuses. Airport police …
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday raised objections to appeals filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi against the verdict in the £190 million case. The registrar’s office returned the pleas, citing several concerns. The objections included the absence of a certificate confirming that the case is …
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Technology stocks rebounded on Tuesday after suffering a massive selloff. Nvidia led the recovery, gaining 8.9% after losing nearly 17% on Monday. The AI chip leader had shed around $593 billion in market value, marking the biggest one-day loss for any company. The market shock followed the release of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model. The …
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Karachi: In a significant development, the Karachi Awards 2025 jury convened to review this year’s submissions, marking an important step forward for the awards program. Now in its fourth year, this initiative recognizes and celebrates welfare services across Karachi and its surrounding areas. The meeting emphasized the transparency of the awards process while focusing on …
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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted a digital banking license to Easy Paisa Bank Ltd, the central bank governor announced on Tuesday. This move aims to enhance financial inclusion, particularly in remote areas of the country. Speaking on the occasion, SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad emphasized the significance of digital and branchless banking. …
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