Govt is no longer borrowing to fund infrastructure or improve human capital; it is borrowing to service interest on pr KARACHI: The prevailing narrative suggesting that Pakistan has achieved macroeconomic stability through the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme is a dangerous oversimplification. Such a perspective conveniently ignores the systemic erosion of the national industrial…
The TVC silently captures a new mother’s struggle and offers a hopeful vision of a family choosing care over conflict In Pakistani households, the birth of a child is always a time of celebration. Families gather, sweets are shared, and prayers are offered for the newborn’s future. The baby instantly becomes the centre of attention,…
McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris won pole position for the Sprint race at the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix. Photo: AFP MIAMI: World champion Lando Norris ended Mercedes’ early-season supremacy by steering his upgraded McLaren to pole position on Friday for Saturday’s sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix. The 26-year-old Briton outpaced championship-leading…
. KARACHI: Global cybersecurity and networking company Fortinet hosted its Fortinet Security Day 2026 forum in Karachi on Wednesday, bringing together cybersecurity leaders, technology experts and industry partners to discuss securing artificial intelligence and strengthening Pakistan’s digital ecosystem. Held under the theme “Securing the AI Journey”, the event featured discussions on AI-powered security, threat intelligence…
Spain, France and the US have also evacuated their citizens from the MV Hondius near Tenerife Archive image of the cruise ship Hondius, in Vlissingen, Netherlands May 17, 2025. The MV Hondius was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on May 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Australia will charter a…
PESHAWAR: Details of the Act governing the privileges, salaries and immunities of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker have come to light after the gazette notification of the law was issued. According to the Act, now available on the Assembly website, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be entitled to two official vehicles each….
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, State Minister for Interior Tala Chaudhry and other officials offer funeral prayers at the FC Headquarters in Peshawar for the FC personnel martyred while confronting terrorists on the city’s outskirts. Photo: Express PESHAWAR/RAWALPINDI/HANGU: Six personnel of the Federal Constabulary (FC) embraced martyrdom while bravely confronting terrorists belonging to outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan…
Parties agree on creation of de-confliction cell involving Lebanon, facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar Iran and the United States agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after the conclusion of the first session of high-level talks held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Switzerland, according to a…
Veteran actor’s remarks divide social media, with some calling her out for hypocrisy over her own past roles Veteran actor Bushra Ansari’s recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles…
Shooting took place at a downtown Seattle food festival; police urge people to avoid the area Police officers stand at a cordoned-off area after Seattle Police responded to what they described as a shooting with “multiple” victims at Seattle Center, which was hosting a Bite of Seattle food festival, in Seattle, Washington, US, July 26,…