Strengthening Pakistan-Iran Brotherhood۔ Neighborly Ties, Shared Culture, and Ambassador Moghaddam’s Active Diplomacy
By Nawabzada Shah Ali (Diplomatic Reporter) The relationship between Pakistan and Iran, particularly in the post-1979 era, represents one of the most complex yet resilient partnerships in the Muslim world. Unlike alliances driven purely by power politics, the bond between these two neighboring states has evolved through ideological shifts, regional turbulence, external pressures, and changing […]
The Looming Water Crisis
By: Johar Shah Since the very beginning of human life, people have faced many challenges while exploring the mysteries of the world and the universe. Among all these challenges, three things stand out as the most important for survival: air, water, and food. These are the basic pillars of life. Without them, life itself is […]
Feb 8 was denial of public mandate: Salman Akram Raja
ANF foils major drug smuggling attempt at Lahore airport
LAHORE : The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, preventing a large consignment of narcotic pills from being sent abroad. According to an ANF spokesperson, officials intercepted 32 cartons at the airport’s cargo shed that were booked for Nigeria. The seized shipment contained 1.47 million tramadol […]
Pakistan showcases fiscal turnaround, reform agenda at Saudi-hosted forum
KARACHI : Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday highlighted Pakistan’s recent fiscal progress, ongoing reforms and strategy to build buffers while sustaining growth at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, underscoring the importance of institutional strengthening in navigating economic and climate-related shocks. The second edition of the annual AlUla conference was launched by the […]
Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid US–Iran tensions
– Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday as traders gauged the potential for supply disruptions after U.S. guidance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz kept attention squarely on tensions between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude oil futures were down 25 cents, or 0.4%, at $68.79 a barrel by 0102 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]
Dollar soft ahead of US data, yen holds onto its gains after election
SINGAPORE :- The U.S. dollar nursed steep losses on Tuesday ahead of a slate of economic data that will shape the interest rate path, while the yen held on to its gains in the wake of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s resounding election victory. Sterling was steady in early Asian hours after a volatile Monday as […]
Transparency International releases Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
ISLAMABAD : Transparency International has released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, showing an improvement for Pakistan compared to the previous year. Pakistan’s overall score rose by one point to 28, earning the country the 136th position globally. The report highlights that the trend of improving scores has continued over the past four years due […]
AI-generated pics, video leave Ayesha Khan livid, upset
Ayesha Khan has spoken about the darker side of artificial intelligence, revealing that morphed images and videos of her are circulating online. The actress said the misuse of AI is alarming and deeply disturbing. She warned that manipulated content is becoming increasingly normalised across social media platforms. On the issue, Ayesha said the impact of […]
Danish Taimoor, Ayeza Khan perform Umrah, pictures from holy sites go viral
Popular Pakistani showbiz couple Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan performed Umrah, with their pictures from the holy sites going viral on social media. After a long period of hectic professional commitments, the star couple took time out for a spiritual journey, during which they performed Umrah and also visited Madinah. Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan […]