As the holy month of Ramazan draws to a close this year, millions of Pakistanis are still struggling with an unrelenting surge in the prices of essential goods, despite the government’s repeated claims of “controlled inflation”. Official statistics released in March 2025 show an inflation rate at a historic low of 1.5%, a figure met […]
Pakistan’s sesame seed exports to China surged by 179.88% in the first two months of 2025, reflecting growing demand and deepening agricultural trade ties between the two nations, said Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor at Pakistan’s Embassy in Beijing. Pakistan exported 22,740 metric tonnes of sesame seeds worth $28.27 million in January and February […]
Pakistan’s economy grew by only 1.7% during the second quarter of the current fiscal year, driven mainly by the livestock and services sectors, which benefited from a lower inflation rate. However, economic conditions remained tight due to limited room for any manoeuvring. The productive sectorsagriculture and industryfaced severe challenges, including high interest rates, rising energy […]
The government has borrowed Rs1.67 trillion from private banks and other institutions in its latest treasury bill auctions. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised Rs1.67 trillion through auctions for Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) and Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) held on March 26, 2025, with settlement scheduled for April 3, 2025. The PIB auction received […]
Electricity consumers are set to enjoy a tariff reduction of up to 30 paisa per unit on account of fuel charges adjustment for February 2025. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday conducted a public hearing to consider the request of power distribution companies (DISCOs) for a tariff reduction of 30 paisa. The […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation that would normally be a closely guarded secret, according to screenshots of a chat released by The Atlantic on Wednesday. The revelation that highly sensitive attack plans were shared on a commercial messaging app, possibly […]
Ben Affleck is opening up about his recent divorce from Jennifer Lopez, sharing his perspective in an interview with British GQ. The Oscar-winning actor addressed the end of their relationship and dispelled any rumors of a scandal or dramatic breakup, explaining that the truth behind their split was much simpler than the public might have […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified 24 former members of the National and Provincial Assemblies for failing to submit their asset and liability declarations for the fiscal year 2022-2023, Express News reported on Wednesday. According to an official statement released by the ECP spokesperson, the disqualified individuals include 10 former members of the […]
Marvel Studios has begun unveiling the cast for Avengers: Doomsday, the upcoming movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), during a live-streamed event on YouTube and social media. The reveal, which started on March 26, 2025, is occurring in increments, with new cast members being revealed approximately every 15 minutes. Nearly 2 million fans are tuning […]
Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowlers produced a disciplined collective performance to restrict Rajasthan Royals to 151/9 in their IPL encounter on Wednesday. Winning the toss and opting to field first, KKR exploited the slow pitch conditions at Guwahati effectively, led by Varun Chakravarthy, Moeen Ali, and Vaibhav Arora, who shared six wickets between them. Chakravarthy was […]