The Karachi police on Monday arrested four members of an organised network involved in leaking Matric and Intermediate Board examination papers, collecting millions of rupees from students in exchange. The Karachi police chief had assigned the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) the task of tracing the network, which comprised 10 groups that leaked exam papers to […]
Four contenders are squaring up to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis. Chile’s Michelle Bachelet, Argentina’s Rafael Grossi, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, and Senegal’s Macky Sall will each face grillings by 193 member states and NGOs for three hours on […]
Murtaza Qizilbash premiered on Spotify RADAR, reflecting on his ancestral home, cultural heritage, and the traditions that inspired his love for music as well as the story behind many of his hit songs, including Hum. “We’re sitting in Mubarak Haveli. This is my ancestral home. I am a Lahori through and through,” said Qizilbash. “After the […]
Gold and silver prices declined in both international and domestic markets, reflecting a broader downward trend in precious metals. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $49 per ounce, settling at $4,788. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, gold prices also recorded a […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained, in a phone call on Monday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held as Beijing steps up efforts to help end US-Israel war against Iran. China is concerned over renewed instability around the strategic waterway, as […]
United States stock index futures inched lower on Monday after a record rally on Wall Street last week as dimming prospects of an end to the Iran conflict prompted investors to curb their risk appetite. Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, prompting a buying frenzy across markets, with the S&P 500 and the […]
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, in a telephone call with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday, praised Pakistan’s “constructive role” in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States and its continued commitment to diplomatic efforts, the Foreign Office said. According to the statement, the two counterparts discussed Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement efforts and regional developments. Dar […]
Despite mounting global headwinds, Asia-Pacific developing economies’ growth is projected to slow to 4.0% in 2026 from 4.6% in 2025, while inflation is expected to rise to 4.6% from 3.5%, though the region remains the fastest-growing among developing economies globally. The 2026 edition of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific, published […]
Pakistan and Egypt successfully concluded a joint counterterrorism exercise, “Thunder-II”, held at Cherat in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two-week exercise was “designed to enhance interoperability by refining drills, procedures, and techniques related to counterterrorism operations through joint training”. Combat teams from the Pakistan […]
Actor Saima Qureshi appeared on NJ Studios’ podcast The Light Within, hosted by Misbah Khalid, where she discussed motherhood, generational change, and the importance of elderly people staying active through hobbies. Qureshi shared her views on family dynamics, independence, and parenting: “I would say that you should not be dependent on your parents,” she said. “Times are […]