Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook at sea

Pakistani Navy Seizes Nearly $1 Billion in Narcotics in Major Arabian Sea Bust

In a coordinated multinational operation, the PNS Yarmook intercepted two stateless vessels, confiscating several tons of crystal meth and cocaine in one of the most significant drug interdictions for the Combined Maritime Force. DUBAI: The Pakistani Navy has executed a major high-seas narcotics seizure, confiscating illegal drugs with an estimated street value of over $972 […]

Global Health Officials Assert Polio Eradication Achievable Despite Major Funding Cuts

 Facing a $1.7 billion shortfall, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative outlines a new strategy focusing on high-risk areas and cost-saving measures, while acknowledging some activities will cease. Global health leaders have affirmed that the goal of eradic polio remains within reach, even as they confront substantial reductions in financing. The announcement came with a detailed […]

 IMF Revises Pakistan’s Growth Forecast Up to 3.6%, Flags Flood Risks and Future Inflation

 The Fund’s Regional Outlook cites reform progress and improved confidence, but warns of challenges from climate shocks and high borrowing costs. ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded Pakistan’s economic growth projection to 3.6% for the current fiscal year. However, it also issued a caution that severe flooding in the third quarter of 2025 […]

President Trump Credits Diplomacy and Trade for Averting India-Pakistan Conflicts

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he advised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi against military engagement with Pakistan, highlighting his administration’s use of diplomatic channels and trade incentives to prevent several potential confrontations. The president made these comments to the press corps in the Oval Office while marking the occasion of Diwali, […]

Islamabad High Court Clears Hurdle for KP Chief Minister’s Meeting with Imran Khan

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday overruled procedural objections raised by its registrar’s office against a petition filed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who is seeking permission to meet incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan. The court has issued notices to the Adiala jail superintendent and other relevant authorities for a hearing on […]

O’Callaghan and McKeown Usher in New Era for Australia with World Record Haul

Mollie O’Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown spectacularly heralded a new chapter for Australian swimming in the post-Ariarne Titmus era, each shattering short course world records at the World Cup meet in Westmont, Illinois. The new wave of Australian talent made its mark as Olympic 200m freestyle champion O’Callaghan set a blistering time of 1:49.77 for victory […]

SBP and IFC Forge Pact to Boost Local Currency Financing for Private Sector

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have inked an agreement designed to enhance local currency financing and foster private sector expansion in Pakistan, according to a press release issued on Monday. The agreement, formalized under the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) […]

Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench Hears Petitions Challenging Landmark 26th Amendment

An eight-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has recommenced hearings on a series of petitions contesting the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The amendment was ratified by Parliament during an overnight session last October, a process mired in controversy. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party alleged that seven of its lawmakers were abducted to secure their support […]