Strait of Hormuz tensions raise concerns over Pakistan’s import costs
ISLAMABAD: Rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are increasing shipping charges and war-risk insurance premiums, posing fresh risks to Pakistan’s import costs and inflation…
Pharaohism in the Pakistani Public
By: Asi Islamabad ​As children, we all grew up hearing tales of Pharaoh. We were told of a man, a king, a tyrant so consumed by his own power that…
Gold prices rise sharply in Pakistan on April 8, up Rs15,700 per tola
KARACHI, April 8, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan surged sharply on Wednesday, with the per tola rate increasing by Rs15,700 to reach Rs504,162, following a strong rise in international bullion…
Mahrang Baloch’s Solitary Confinement
Mahrang Baloch’s article in The Guardian is a deliberate manipulation aimed at generating sympathy for a cause that has caused death, misery, and underdevelopment in Balochistan. She writes of extreme…
PSX posts record surge of nearly 14,000 points as KSE-100 rallies on US-Iran ceasefire
KARACHI, April 8, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a historic rally on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining nearly 14,000 points in intraday trade as investors reacted…
Alhamra reviews promotion cases, reaffirms merit-based system
LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) has reviewed promotion cases of its officers and staff during a meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee, reinforcing its commitment to a merit-based promotion…
HEC Considers New Policy for Overseas PhD Scholars
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is reviewing a new policy for government-funded students studying abroad, aimed at revising existing rules and reducing penalties for those who are unable to…
Hajj Guide 2026: Step-by-step Hajj explained for first-time pilgrims
ISLAMABAD, April 2026: As Hajj 2026 approaches, millions of Muslims preparing for the pilgrimage to Makkah are seeking clear guidance on how to perform Hajj step by step. The annual…
Punjab law minister meets Depalpur Bar, assures steps to improve judicial facilities
LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan met a delegation of the Depalpur Bar Association on Tuesday, where issues related to judicial infrastructure and facilities for lawyers were discussed.…
Pakistan’s mediation in Iran-US ceasefire seen as strategic diplomatic breakthrough
ISLAMABAD, April 8, 2026: Pakistan’s role in securing the recent ceasefire between Iran and the United States is being described by officials and policy observers as a significant diplomatic breakthrough,…
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