The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday announced a new programme worth $1.3 billion — 26th in lineand also concluded a staff level deal for the release of $1 billion second loan tranche of the ongoing bailout package after Pakistan committed to table a fiscally tight new budget in the National Assembly. The deals were announced […]
Joe Rogan has weighed in on the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Justin Baldoni, saying the couple “f—ed up” in their handling of the situation. On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan and guest Brendan Schaub discussed the controversy surrounding the It Ends With Us co-stars. “They were […]
Marvel Studios has confirmed Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU—not as Iron Man, but as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. With the announcement sending shockwaves through the fanbase, many are now wondering: who exactly is Doctor Doom, and why is he such a pivotal figure in Marvel history? Doctor Doom’s origins and background […]
World number two Iga Swiatek is receiving additional security at the Miami Open after she was harassed by a spectator during her practice. The issue comes after British player Emma Raducanu was targeted by a stalker during last month’s Dubai Open. Media reports said that Swiatek was verbally harassed by a spectator, who has a […]
Australia beat China 2-0 on Tuesday to boost their chances of automatic World Cup qualification, but Saudi Arabia stayed in touch in Group C with a goalless draw in Japan. In Asian Group B, Son Heung-min’s South Korea remain top and favourites to progress, but they put in another toothless performance to be held at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]