Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan aims to halve its population growth rate by 2035 under a new national strategy. He described rapid population growth as the country’s biggest challenge and called it a national priority. The plan seeks to support economic stability and sustainable development. Chairing a high-level population welfare meeting in Islamabad, the […]
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Gold prices fall by Rs1,800 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs1,800 per tola on Thursday following a decline in international markets. The decrease brought the local gold price to Rs432,036 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The association said the price of 10 grams of gold dropped by Rs1,543. After the reduction, the […]
Aurangzeb reviews reforms with IMF officials
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met senior International Monetary Fund officials in Washington to review Pakistan’s macroeconomic performance and progress under the IMF-supported reform programme. The discussions focused on economic stability, structural reforms and future policy priorities. According to the Finance Ministry, Aurangzeb met IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz, Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke, […]
Field Marshal Asim Munir vows lasting peace in Balochistan
Field Marshal Asim Munir said security forces and law enforcement agencies would bring lasting peace to Balochistan with public support. He highlighted national unity and determination as key factors for the country’s future progress. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief made the remarks during a meeting with participants of the 20th […]
Oil hits six-week high on Middle East risks
Oil prices climbed to their highest level in more than six weeks on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Rising risks to key shipping routes supported gains in both Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate futures. Brent crude futures rose $2.20, or 2.3%, to $96.27 a barrel after […]
Trump warns Houthis after Red Sea strikes
US President Donald Trump threatened Yemen’s Houthi rebels with major military punishment after attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea. He said the United States would hold Iran responsible for actions by the Iran-aligned group. The warning came amid rising regional tensions. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said the Houthis were acting […]
Argentina World Cup petitions grow as FIFA faces fan pressure
Thousands of football fans have launched online petitions following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, calling on FIFA to investigate the match and consider further action. While one campaign demands a replay of the final, another seeks Argentina’s exclusion from future World Cup tournaments. Both petitions have gained widespread attention, […]
Floods kill 41 in India’s Assam
The death toll from flooding in India’s northeastern Assam state has risen to 41 after 10 more deaths were reported. State authorities said more than 700,000 people have been affected, while three people remain missing. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the latest fatalities were reported from five districts. Officials said rescue and […]
Marvel leads star-packed return as Comic-Con opens in San Diego
Comic-Con International has officially opened in San Diego, bringing together thousands of fans, filmmakers, actors, and creators for one of the world’s biggest pop culture events. Running through July 26, this year’s convention features major announcements, exclusive previews, and special celebrations, with Marvel Studios making its highly anticipated return after skipping last year’s event. Read […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia pledge maritime security cooperation
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to strengthen cooperation for regional peace and maritime security following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the situation during a telephone conversation. Shehbaz condemned the attacks on Saudi vessels and described them as a […]