Reverse image search found the video shared by Times of India, showing rats in Gonda Medical College The viral clip shows rats roaming in the Civil Hospital Quetta is false as the actual video shows Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda Medical College, India. PHOTO: Screen grab of viral video Multiple users, including Pakistani journalists, have been sharing…
ISLAMABAD: While dismissing the perception of backing out of a multibillion-dollar gold and copper project, Canadian firm Barrick Gold has assured Pakistan that it will continue development work despite the regional conflict. Earlier, Barrick had stated that it would review the Reko Diq project, located in the Chagai district of Balochistan, in the wake of…
Interior minister says if traders act decisively, up to $10b could return to Pakistan before upcoming budget KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday urged the business community to repatriate a portion of overseas-held wealth, estimating that nearly $100 billion has been moved out of the country over the past three to four years. Addressing business…
Prince Mansour assured minister of full cooperation, expressed great optimism regarding outcomes of his visit ISLAMABAD: Saudi Pakistan Joint Business Council Chairman Prince Mansour bin Muhammad Al Saud has expressed strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s motorway projects during a meeting with Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, according to a statement issued on…
Authors, publishers, innovators, startup founders and other experts are participating during the three-day festival “Haprow”, a cute little robot helps the kids in learning. PHOTO: AUTHOR KARACHI: The three-day Karachi International Books and Technology Fair (KIBTF) kicked off at the Karachi Expo Centre on Friday. Educational technologies, STEM competitions and thought-provoking talk sessions are also…
Analysis found mismatched audio and video, with unsynced lip movements and facial expressions in clip Careful observation of the video shows that it was doctored and fake. PHOTO: SCREEN GRAB Multiple people — most of them PTI supporters, based on past posts — were sharing videos on social media platforms X and TikTok since May…
ISLAMABAD: Seeking to maintain the backing of a crucial coalition partner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to discuss and ease his party’s reservations about the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The meeting came after the PPP chairman reportedly indicated that he would not speak during the ongoing budget…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account surplus narrowed sharply in May 2026 as rising imports offset gains from remittances and services exports, signalling that external account pressures are beginning to re-emerge amid an economic recovery. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country recorded a current account surplus of $255 million in…
Trump says has ‘a lot of agreement with Iran’ Announces 10-day truce between Israel, Lebanon Hegseth warns mil A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the US, Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during Iran nuclear talks at…
Week’s summit likely to contrast to Xi’s first visit months after a meeting between Kim and Trump fell apart Chinese President Xi Jinping and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 4, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS North Korean leader Kim…