. He believes in American power as a force for good. He also believes President Donald Trump is squandering this power by stumbling into a war of choice against Iran. Like all influential analysts, acclaimed author and journalist Fareed Zakaria looks at events through his own framework. I have followed his writings and media appearances…
Recover weapons, ammunition, IEDs, vehicles from terrorists, says military media wing Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on June 3 and 4 in the Panjgur District of Balochistan, killing six Indian sponsored terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Hindustan, the military’s media wing said on Friday. A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said…
Leading business and industry associations on Monday expressed disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 11.5%, arguing that the move would continue to burden businesses with high borrowing costs and slow the pace of economic recovery. The criticism came shortly after the SBP's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued its annual flagship publication, the Financial Stability Review (FSR) for CY25, highlighting that the financial sector grew by 15.1% during calendar year 2025. The financial depth, measured by the assets-to-GDP ratio, increased to 67.1% while risks to financial stability subsided during the year. Banks’ balance sheet…
Demands local hiring in South Waziristan, inquiry report on Kohat gold auction awaited The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly discussed issues facing Pakistanis in UAE and Gulf region. PHOTO: FILE PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution expressing concern over the problems faced by Pakistani expatriates in Gulf countries, particularly issues related to residency permits…
Elections will be conducted in all constituencies of AJK Legislative Assembly as approved by Delimitation Commission ISLAMABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Friday announced that general elections for the AJK Legislative Assembly will be held on July 27 from 8am to 5pm., according to a notification issued today. According to the…
Pakistan hockey team players celebrate after scoring during their emphatic 7-2 win over Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup match held in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Photo: X The Pakistan men’s national field hockey team is preparing for a crucial stretch in 2026 after securing qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026,…
Government says Cambridge will strengthen safeguards after repeated examination paper controversies Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chairing meeting on June 25. Photo: Interior Ministry website/ File The Ministry of Interior on Thursday directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to conduct a thorough investigation, in coordination with Cambridge International Education (CIE), into the alleged leakage…
In the public sector, investment in manufacturing increased 97% because of the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation; in mining, it rose 25.9% because of OGDCL investment; and in electricity, gas and water supply, it increased 5.1% because of WAPDA investment. photo:file ISLAMABAD: The government has missed two more critical targets of increasing investment and savings as…
Official says excessive violence in game triggers aggressive behaviour among youth A Reuters file image. LAHORE: A letter written to the Punjab inspector general of police (IGP) on Saturday sought a ban on online game Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). The letter was penned by SSP Liaqat Ali Malik on the instructions of CCPO Zulfiqar Hameed….