Karachi once again ranks among least liveable cities in global survey

Karachi has once again been ranked one of the world’s least livable cities, securing the 170th spot out of 173 in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual Global Liveability Index. Scoring just 42.7 out of 100, Pakistan’s economic hub trailed only Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus—all cities plagued by conflict or extreme urban decay. The survey, which […]

Pakistan decides to evacuate diplomats’ families, non-essential staff from Iran

ISLAMABAD: Amid heightened regional tensions following the Iran-Israel war, Pakistan has decided to evacuate the families of its diplomats and other non-essential staff stationed in Iran, a senior official at the Foreign Office confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement, the FO official said that the families are being relocated as a precautionary measure, while certain […]

Heading: Imran Khan Delays Protest Movement Citing Global Crisis

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has postponed his planned protest movement for two weeks, citing escalating global tensions. The decision was announced by PTI leader Noreen Nayazi, who spoke to journalists outside Adiala Jail, where Khan is currently imprisoned. She stated that Khan took this step due to the volatile […]

Pakistan is next target of US, Israel, claims Hafiz Naeem

LAHORE : Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Tuesday claimed that Israel and the United States have set their sights on Pakistan as their next target. Speaking at a press conference in Mansoorah, Lahore, Naeem said that the United States has emerged as the most hypocritical global power. He criticised the U.S. […]

Rules amended without full court meeting are illegal, writes Justice Sattar

ISLAMABAD : A controversy has emerged over amendments to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Rules 2025, as Justice Babar Sattar strongly objected to the changes in a letter addressed to Acting Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and fellow judges. In his letter, Justice Sattar contended that the amendments were made without convening a full court meeting, […]

“Iran Should Accept the Deal, Not Engage in Talks” – Trump Advises

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for a definitive resolution to the nuclear dispute with Iran, even as military clashes between Israel and Iran continue for a fifth consecutive day. Speaking after the G7 summit in Canada, Trump hinted at possible diplomatic engagement, stating he might dispatch senior officials like Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff […]

China accuses Trump of ‘pouring oil’ on Iran, Israel conflict

China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”. “Fanning the flames, pouring oil, making threats and mounting pressure will not help to promote the de-escalation of the situation, but will only intensify and widen the […]

SBP expects profit to hit Rs2.4tr in FY25 ending this month

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that it expects profit to reach Rs2.4 trillion in outgoing fiscal year 2024-25 ending in June, The News reported on Tuesday. Speaking to analysts at a briefing following the rate cut decision the bank is on track to meet the government’s estimated target of Rs2.4 trillion. […]

Pakistan, US resolve to finalise trade deal at the earliest

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have resolved to carry forward their negotiations through a constructive engagement to finalise the trade deal at the earliest, according to a statement released on Tuesday Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday (June 16) to discuss US reciprocal tariffs […]

Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day

TEL AVIV/DUBAI : Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing what he said was the country’s rejection of a deal to curb nuclear weapons development. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a […]