US President Donald Trump said that he opposes introducing a new tax on millionaires, warning that higher rates could prompt wealthy Americans to leave the country altogether. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump told reporters that while affluent individuals once moved from state to state to avoid higher taxes, modern transportation has made international relocation […]
Steve “Mongo” McMichael, a former NFL star and professional wrestler, has died at the age of 67 due to complications from ALS, according to his family. Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in 2021, McMichael had been bedridden in his final years. He passed away surrounded by loved ones, including his wife Misty and daughter Macy. […]
A slew of knee-jerk punitive measures from India, angry rhetoric from its politicians, and sabre-rattling from its jingoistic media have sharply escalated tensions between the two hyphenated neighbours on Wednesday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened an emergency meeting of the principal national security forum on Thursday (today) to cobble up Pakistan’s response. Attendees at the […]
In the wake of the Pahalgam attack that has ratcheted up regional tensions, Pakistan’s political leadership has called for a clear and united front, urging parties across the spectrum to bury the hatchet and close ranks at a moment when the stakes could not be higher. Following New Delhi’s abrupt decision to tear up key […]
A day after militants gunned down 26 members of a tourist group in the mist-veiled meadows of Baisaran, nestled in the heart of the occupied Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir, the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government wasted no time in casting blame across the border. Pointed rhetoric followed within hours of the […]
Experts have termed India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty as a political stunt and an eyewash designed to placate the Indian public, stressing that Delhi cannot unilaterally revoke or suspend the agreement. “India or Pakistan cannot suspend or revoke the Indus Waters Treaty unilaterally, and any change in the treaty would require mutual […]
Pedro Pascal is making headlines again—not just for his acting, but for taking a bold public stance in support of the transgender community. While attending the UK premiere of Thunderbolts on April 22, 2025, Pascal wore a “Protect the Dolls” t-shirt, a pointed show of solidarity following controversial statements from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. […]
Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec) has decided to participate in Pakistan’s offshore bidding round. Already, the company has been in Pakistan since 1987 and has invested $1.5 billion cumulatively. A high-level meeting was held between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Ali Taha Al-Temimi, Country Manager of Kufpec and Chairman of the […]
The six-day blockade of the National Highway in Sindh has brought local trade and industrial activity to a grinding halt, paralysing supply chains and sending shockwaves through the national economy. Businesses are reeling from the crippling financial losses as shipments remain stranded and a sea of containers continues to pile up, turning vital trade routes […]
Gold prices in Pakistan plunged on Wednesday, following global cues, as de-escalation signals from US President Donald Trump over Chinese tariffs sparked speculation of a prolonged market correction. After hitting record highs in recent sessions, gold prices witnessed a historic intra-day drop, tracking a significant downturn in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Sarafa […]