The death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza inferno surged to 60 after 30 bodies were recovered from a single shop of the multi-storey building on Wednesday. Speaking to media, South DIG Syed Asad Raza said that 30 bodies were recovered from a shop on the mezzanine floor of the shopping mall. These people locked themselves […]
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RDA inflows rise to $11.49bn in November
The inflow of remittances under Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has risen to US $11.494 billion by the end of November 2025, as compared to US $11.313 billion by October 2025) end. The data showed that the inflows of remittances during November were recorded at US$181 million as compared to US$205 million in October and US$196 […]
Punjab’s Vibrant Digital Rise
Punjab’s transformation over the past year is no longer quiet; it is vibrant, deliberate, and increasingly visible in the daily lives of its citizens. Under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the province is embracing a wave of technology-driven reforms that are reshaping governance, empowering youth and women, and connecting local talent to the global […]
SBP-held foreign reserves rise to $14.56 billion
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $9 million on a weekly basis, reaching $14.56 billion as of November 21, 2025, data released on Thursday showed. According to the central bank, total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $19.6 billion, while net foreign reserves held […]
Pakistan rise to fourth in ICC ODI rankings
Pakistan have climbed to fourth place in the International Cricket Council’s One-Day International (ODI) team rankings after a hard-fought win against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. The home side edged out Sri Lanka by six runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, on Tuesday. The victory lifted Pakistan above […]
Scam centres in Southeast Asia on the rise despite crackdowns
It often starts with a text message asking if you are available on weekends, looking for a part-time job or you get a simple “hello” from an unknown number. Halfway across the world, a laborer is usually pulling in 12-16 hour days, sending non-stop messages, hoping someone will take the bait. The ultimate goal is […]
The Rise and (Eventual) End of Algorithms
Invisible yet omnipresent, algorithms have shaped the digital age’s invisible architecture. What began with Al-Khwarizmi’s simple rules of calculation in the ninth century has evolved into the intricate engines driving modern artificial intelligence. They are the nervous system of computation, the abstract logic through which humanity seeks to impose order on chaos. Yet, as we […]
Pakistan: The Rise of a Hard State
For decades, Pakistan’s resilience has been tested by war, terrorism, internal divisions, and the weight of regional rivalries. Yet what defines Pakistan today is not its fragility, but its reawakening as a hard state, a nation prepared to defend its sovereignty with clarity and consequence. It is a resolve grounded in the principle that sovereignty […]
SBP reserves rise by $21 million, stand at $14.4 billion
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $21 million on a weekly basis, reaching $14.4 billion as of September 26, 2025, data released on Thursday showed. Total liquid foreign reserves stood at $19.8 billion, while net foreign reserves held by commercial banks were recorded at $5.4 billion. “During […]
Petrol prices likely to rise
The federal government is expected to approve a sharp increase in petroleum prices, effective from October 1, with hikes ranging from Rs1.97 to Rs4.65 per litre, sources said on Monday. The oil industry has finalised its calculations, proposing an increase of Rs1.97 per litre for petrol and Rs2.48 for High-Speed Diesel (HSD). Light Diesel Oil […]