Pakistan’s inflation rate has shown fresh movement according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The updated figures highlight ongoing price adjustments in essential commodities, utilities, and transportation. The CPI report reflects fluctuations in food items, fuel costs, and household goods, which directly influence monthly expenses for…
The Government of Pakistan has announced revised fuel prices effective February 16, 2026, marking a notable increase in the cost of petrol and diesel across the country. Under the new pricing structure, the price of petrol has risen by approximately Rs 4.39 per litre, while the price of diesel has increased by around Rs 5.40…
Dhaka: As Bangladesh prepares for its February 12, 2026 parliamentary election, the country’s political landscape is witnessing a major realignment. The National Citizen Party (NCP) — a party formed by student leaders and youth activists following the July 2024 movement — is now moving forward with an electoral understanding with Jamaat-e-Islami, one of the country’s…
LAHORE (Web Desk): Karamat Ali, Founding General Secretary of the Public Relations Practitioners Welfare Association (PRPWA), has tendered his resignation, citing repeated personal targeting and inappropriate behaviour as the main reasons behind his decision. In his statement, Karamat Ali said he had served the association for several years with sincerity and dedication, initially without holding any…
By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan grapples with intensified monsoon rains and glacial lake outburst floods this summer, the Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) has stepped in to assist over 70,000 victims across 20 districts of KP, Punjab, Gilgit, Neelum Valley and Azad Jammu & Kashmir between June 26 and September 20. According…
Washington D.C., September 11, 2025 — The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator and activist, at a public event in Utah has sent shockwaves across the United States, raising alarm bells over the growing political polarization and violence gripping the nation. Kirk, known for his vocal support of conservative policies and influential…
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the legal and legislative landscape around abortion has continued to shift dramatically. A wave of new rulings and state laws is testing the boundaries of abortion access, medication regulation, and states’ rights. Here are some of the most significant recent developments: Texas: Private Citizens…
Doha, Qatar – In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a precision airstrike on September 9 in central Doha, targeting a Hamas leadership meeting hosted within Qatar’s diplomatic quarter. The assault killed at least six individuals—reportedly lower-ranking Hamas officials and a Qatari security officer—while sparing key figures, including Khalil al‑Hayya, who emerged unscathed despite his son’s…
Soon Times Correspondent LAHORE: In a significant step toward strengthening primary healthcare services in Punjab, the World Bank’s Implementation Support Mission for the National Health Support Program (NHSP) convened a high-level session to review program progress, reaffirm strategic priorities, and finalize the restructuring paper. The meeting, chaired by Dr Jahanzeb Hussain Labar, Additional Secretary (Vertical…
The inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States is set to take place on January 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. This historic event marks the peaceful transfer of power from outgoing President Barack Obama to the newly elected leader. The day will feature a series of traditional ceremonies, public…
