A tragic incident in Karachi has once again highlighted the devastating consequences of dowry-related violence in Pakistan. A newly married woman reportedly died after allegedly being subjected to severe physical abuse by her husband following a dispute over dowry demands. According to police and local authorities, the accused husband allegedly became angry because the bride’s…
Pakistan women’s cricket team opener Gull Feroza has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for May 2026, marking another proud moment for Pakistan cricket. The nomination comes after the talented batter delivered a series of remarkable performances that played a crucial role in Pakistan’s recent international success. Feroza secured…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting dust storms, windstorms, and rain-thunderstorms across several parts of Pakistan from June 11 to June 13. According to the Met Office, a western disturbance is expected to enter the upper regions of the country on June 11 and remain active until June 13, while…
Pakistan Army has confirmed that all personnel aboard an Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter embraced martyrdom after the aircraft crashed near Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir during take-off. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the tragic incident occurred due to a technical fault, leaving no survivors. Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash…
Business leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have urged the provincial government to make industrial development a key focus of Budget 2026-27. According to Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) KP Chairman Ashfaq Paracha, sustainable economic growth, job creation, export expansion, and increased revenue generation can only be achieved through a stronger industrial sector. Despite the province presenting a…
Pakistan’s gross government domestic debt and liabilities have surpassed the Rs58 trillion mark, highlighting the country’s continued dependence on domestic borrowing to meet its fiscal obligations and finance budgetary expenditures. According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the government’s domestic debt and liabilities increased to Rs58,089 billion in April…
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have strengthened their climate partnership by advancing the implementation of the £35 million Green Compact, a bilateral cooperation framework aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s resilience against climate change and promoting sustainable development initiatives. The development came during a meeting in Islamabad between British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Federal Minister for…
The Government of Pakistan has significantly increased the reopening target for its 10-year variable rental rate Government of Pakistan (GoP) Hybrid Sukuk from Rs50 billion to Rs200 billion, reflecting growing emphasis on Shariah-compliant financing and long-term domestic borrowing. According to a notice issued by the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) following guidance from the Debt Management…
Pakistan and Russia are moving towards a new era of economic partnership as both countries work on signing a comprehensive Programme of Economic Cooperation by 2030. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral trade, attract investment, and eliminate barriers that have historically limited business relations between Islamabad and Moscow. The development emerged during a webinar discussing…
The repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals through the Torkham border crossing has significantly accelerated following improvements to the verification process at the Hamza Baba Transit Centre in Landi Kotal, officials and sources familiar with the operation have confirmed. According to authorities overseeing the process, approximately 4,000 Afghan nationals are being processed daily before their return…
