United States President Donald Trump is set to launch a strategic critical minerals stockpile with $12 billion in seed money, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The move would mark Washington’s latest attempt to counter what policymakers view as Chinese manipulation of prices for lithium, nickel, rare earths and other critical minerals […]
One of the world’s most famous stadiums is set for a last hurrah on the international stage with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at the San Siro on Friday. Long considered one of the temples of football, the San Siro will introduce the Milan-Cortina Games to the world with a ceremony featuring […]
Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord struck in extra time to power them to victory in the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup on Sunday, defeating Brazil’s Corinthians 3-2 in a rain‑soaked final at the Emirates Stadium. Reigning Champions League winners Arsenal looked set to seal the title in normal time, leading 2-1 before Vic Albuquerque converted a 96th‑minute penalty […]
Javed Fiza, the husband of Pashto singer Nazia Iqbal, has approached the Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeking the issuance of a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) for himself and identity documents for their children. The petition was filed in the PHC, where Fiza was represented by his counsel, Advocate Saifullah Mohib Kakakhel. The court issued notices […]
The federal government has launched a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at regularising and promoting the export of precious stones worth billions of dollars. Under the initiative, 610 exporters will be given opportunities to showcase their products in international markets over the next five years. The plan also proposes the creation of a central authority to […]
Pakistan remains the lowest-ranked country in South Asia for literacy, with 63% of people aged 10 and above able to read and write, according to a new review by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). The review draws on official survey data from the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement-Household Integrated Economic Survey (PSLM–HEIS) […]
Gold and silver prices continued to decline for a third straight session in international and domestic markets on Monday. In the international bullion market, gold prices fell sharply by $215 per ounce to $4,676. In Pakistan’s local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs21,500 to Rs490,362, while the price of 10 grams […]
Videos from the sheendi ceremony of Actors Khaqan Shahnawaz and Sabeena Syed have gained traction on social media, with footage showing actors Kubra Khan and Shazia Wajahat dancing at the event. The video was shared on Instagram Stories by artist Faiza Rizvi Bilgrami and was later circulated widely across social media platforms. Actors Khaqan Shahnawaz […]
Pakistani actor Umer Aalam and Fiza Umer celebrated their wedding in Karachi, with photos and videos from the ceremony quickly circulated on social media. The wedding was attended by numerous Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, Aiman Khan, Manal Khan, Mansha Pasha, Momina Iqbal, Zhalay Sarhadi, Shehryar Munawar, Yashma Gill, Yasir Nawaz, Nida Yasir, and Yasir Hussain. Umer […]