Japanese Scientists Develop Seawater-Soluble Plastic to Combat Ocean Pollution

Researchers in Japan have created a revolutionary plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering a potential breakthrough in the fight against ocean pollution. Developed by scientists from the RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo, this new material breaks down completely without leaving harmful residues. In a demonstration in Wako city, a small piece […]

PSX Hits Record High! Market Surges on IMF Progress & Sectoral Strength

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish run on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging to an intraday high of 121,639.04, up 1,188.17 points (0.99%). The index maintained strong momentum, with the session’s low at 120,896.13, still reflecting a 0.37% gain. Analysts attributed the rally to positive investor sentiment driven by multiple factors, including: Progress in IMF talks following Prime Minister Shehbaz […]

Pakistan and US Discuss Bitcoin Integration & Digital Asset Collaboration

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), Bilal Bin Saqib, recently met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Executive Director of US President Donald Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, at the White House. The two leaders discussed strategies for digital asset adoption, including Bitcoin’s role in financial systems, […]

Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi for “Surrender Politics” and Obeying Trump’s Signals

BHOPAL – Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of cowardice and blind obedience to foreign powers. While addressing a political rally in Bhopal, Gandhi said, “I know the BJP and RSS people very well — just put a little pressure on them and they run […]

Child Exploitation Ring Busted in Muzaffargarh; German National Allegedly Mastermind

ISLAMABAD – The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has busted an international child exploitation network operating in Muzaffargarh, Punjab, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the rescue of ten children. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry revealed details of the operation during a press conference in Islamabad, calling it one of […]

Karachi Hit by 19 Mild Earthquakes in 3 Days, PMD Reports

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed on Tuesday that 19 minor earthquakes have shaken Karachi since Sunday, with the latest tremor measuring 2.8 magnitude near Malir at 9:57am. The seismic activity has been concentrated in Landhi, Quaidabad, Malir, and Korangi, with depths ranging between 11 to 40 kilometres. The strongest recent quake, a 3.2 magnitude tremor, struck near Korangi early Tuesday at a shallow depth of 11 km. […]

Imran Khan Assumes PTI Patron-in-Chief Role, Gohar Retains Chairmanship Amid Party Turmoil

RAWALPINDI: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has declared himself the party’s patron-in-chief, while Barrister Gohar Ali Khan will remain chairman, ending speculation about leadership changes amid internal discord. The announcement came after a meeting between Gohar and Khan at Adiala Jail, where the former prime minister confirmed he would lead PTI’s upcoming anti-government protest movement. “The PTI founder will guide the protest campaign, […]

Aymen Saleem Slams TV Drama for Romanticizing Abuse: ‘This Isn’t Love, It’s Dangerous Storytelling

Pakistani actor Aymen Saleem has strongly criticized the normalization of abuse in TV dramas after a recent episode of Mann Mast Malang depicted a husband tying up his wife to prevent her from leaving—a scene framed as romantic and intense love. In the controversial episode, Danish Taimoor’s character Kabir binds his wife Riya (Sahar Hashmi) while calling her “meri jaan” (my love), with dramatic music playing in the background. The […]

Nigeria Floods Kill Over 200, Hundreds Missing as Climate and Infrastructure Failures Collide

MAKURDI, Nigeria – Flash floods in Nigeria’s Niger state have killed at least 200 people, with hundreds more still missing and feared dead, officials confirmed Tuesday. The disaster, triggered by torrential rains last Thursday, devastated the town of Mokwa, wiping out entire neighborhoods in what survivors called the worst flooding in living memory. Niger State Humanitarian Commissioner Ahmad Suleiman told local media that […]

Pakistan Pushes for SCO Development Bank, Highlights Economic Reforms at Beijing Meeting

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) economic agenda, advocating for deeper regional cooperation in trade, investment, and financial integration. Addressing the SCO Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting virtually from Islamabad due to the ongoing budget session, Aurangzeb emphasized Pakistan’s alignment with the “Shanghai Spirit” and called for […]