India approves stealth fighter programme amid tensions with Pakistan

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given the green light for the development of the country’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This project aims to bolster India’s air capabilities amid a new arms race with neighboring Pakistan and China. The AMCA is envisioned as a twin-engine, fifth-generation fighter jet […]

Sindh Govt Promotes Simplicity: Ends Gift-Giving Tradition in Educational Institutions

The Sindh government has taken a significant step towards promoting simplicity and discipline in official events by abolishing the tradition of welcoming guests with children and gifting ajrak, caps, and other presents at educational institutions. A formal notification has been issued by the School Education and Literacy Department, directing all directors, principals, and headmasters to […]

Bangladesh Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence of Opposition Leader

DHAKA: In a landmark ruling, Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted A.T.M. Azharul Islam, a senior leader of the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party, overturning his death sentence for crimes against humanity during the 1971 independence war. The court ordered his immediate release after 12 years in custody, marking a significant legal reversal under the country’s new interim government. Islam, […]

Pakistan Extends Deadline for PIA Privatisation Bids to June 19

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has extended the deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EoI) in the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) by 15 days, moving it from June 3 to June 19. The decision aims to allow prospective investors more time to prepare their bids for one of the country’s most high-profile divestment initiatives in years. […]

Pakistani Girl Cured of Thalassemia in Groundbreaking Chinese Gene Therapy

A four-year-old Pakistani girl suffering from severe thalassemia has made a full recovery after receiving an innovative gene-editing treatment in China, marking the first time a foreign minor has been successfully treated with the cutting-edge therapy. According to China Daily, the milestone was achieved at the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, where the girl, […]

Pakistan Condemns Modi’s “Hate-Driven” Remarks, Urges International Action

Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling them “hate-driven” and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. The Foreign Office expressed deep concern over what it described as inflammatory rhetoric, warning that such statements undermine prospects for lasting peace in South Asia. Pakistan urged the international community […]

Trump Blasts “CRAZY” Putin Over Massive Ukraine Attack, Warns of Russian Downfall

US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Vladimir Putin, calling the Russian leader “absolutely CRAZY” for unleashing the largest aerial assault of the war on Ukraine. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump claimed Putin wants “ALL of Ukraine” and warned this aggression would lead to Russia’s downfall. However, he also criticized Ukrainian […]

Finance Minister Aurangzeb Vows Strategic Budget to Reshape Pakistan’s Economy

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed that the upcoming FY2025-26 budget will be fundamentally different from previous ones – focusing on strategic economic transformation rather than just balancing the books. As high-level talks with the IMF continue in Islamabad, the government has postponed the budget announcement to June 10 to finalize crucial reforms. Aurangzeb emphasized […]

China and Russia to Build Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon by 2036

In a bold leap toward space colonization, China and Russia have signed a groundbreaking agreement to construct a nuclear power station on the Moon. The plant will provide essential energy for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), a collaborative space project between the two nations. According to reports from Space.com, the facility is expected to […]

Pakistan Stock Exchange Plunges Amid Budget Uncertainty

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant decline on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index dropping by 886.10 points, or 0.74%, to 118,216.57. The decline was attributed to the delay in the budget announcement and lack of clarity on International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions related to the budget. Market experts believe that investors are […]