800,000 women open digital wallets as IT ministry pushes inclusion under four-year KOICA ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), which chairs the national steering committee for the Digitalisation for Women Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) project, convened a high-level meeting at the UN Women Country Office in Islamabad to review progress on the four-year…
In a scene worthy of a troubling Bollywood script, Kangana Ranaut found herself at the centre of a real-life drama on Thursday afternoon at Chandigarh airport. As reported by NDTV, the actor-turned-politician was slapped by a CISF guard in broad daylight, amidst a crowd, raising questions about airport security protocols. The incident occurred as Ranaut,…
Raw foods not only save cooking time during hot weather but also offer essential hydration and nutrients Listen to article As heatwave conditions intensify across the region, health experts are urging the public to incorporate specific raw foods into their daily diets to help combat the risk of heatstroke and related illnesses. With soaring temperatures and high…
Injured are immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment Police mobile vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) during a patrol. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least five police personnel were injured when a police mobile vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device (IED) during a…
People walk past closed shops, following protests over a plunge in the currency’s value, in the Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026. PHOTO: WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ISLAMABAD: In a bid to rein in rising energy consumption amid a deepening fuel crisis, the federal government on Monday ordered markets…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s broad money supply (M2) recorded a strong 21.3% year-on-year (YoY) growth as of March 27, 2026, reflecting a significant expansion in liquidity driven by rising deposits and increased currency circulation in the economy. The latest data shows that total bank deposits grew by 18.7% YoY to Rs30.6 trillion, indicating sustained inflows into the…
Given Modi is new to coalition politics and his allies are political bargainers, many questions about the future arise The writer is an Islamabad-based TV journalist and policy commentator. Email him at write2fp@gmail.com They say there are two tragedies in life. Not to get your heart’s desire. And to get it. But what happens when…
Experts stress the power of prevention as communities face rising risk from preventable illness. Listen to article HEALTH: A prominent immunologist has issued a stark warning of a “post-herd-immunity world” as measles outbreaks ravage communities in the American Southwest, Mexico, and Canada, with inadequate vaccination coverage. The United States is now facing its worst measles outbreak in…
Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran. Photo: Reuters The UN Security Council is set to vote on Tuesday for a resolution addressing Iran’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic sources told AFP. The latest draft, seen…
Givt absorbed the shock for two to three weeks, bearing burden internally while ensuring uninterrupted availability ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday defended its handling of the fuel price surge, telling the National Assembly that emergency measures, including subsidies exceeding Rs100 billion, were rolled out to shield consumers after global oil markets were jolted by the…