Business
Pakistan, Iran discuss expanding maritime trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Iran yesterday agreed on connecting the Silk Road and Gwadar to Chabahar Projects for enhancing the regional economic and trade integration. Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, who accompanied the I...
Govt eyes on sustained growth driven by domestic resources: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal while highlighting development priorities of the government, has that Balochistan has been put on an accelerated development path for which Rs230 billion have b...
ADB projects Pakistan's GDP growth at 2.5%, inflation at 6%
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Pakistan's GDP growth to remain steady at 2.5% in the fiscal year 2025 (FY2025), with a slight increase to 3% in FY2026. The growth is supported by the implementation of a reform program that...
Pakistan, Turkiye sign joint bidding agreement for offshore oil exploration
ISLAMABAD: In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sector, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a joint bidding agreement to jointly participate in an offshore bid round in Pakistan. The agreement was signed on th...
Alvarez & Marsal delegation calls on FinMin Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards enhancing Pakistan's economic future, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, hosted a high-level delegation from global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal at the Fin...
Rupee falls further against USD
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee experienced a slight depreciation of 0.06% against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Tuesday, closing at 280.73, down by Re0.16 from the previous session's closing of 280.57. Internationally, the US dollar struggl...
Entertainment
Aiza Awan’s vacation outfit sparks criticism
Aiza Awan is a young actress who started her career in the industry not too long ago. She has worked in several dramas and people love her for her beauty and styling on screen. She is an introvert in real life and she mostly likes to spend time with...
Ramsha Khan amid sister’s birthday bash
Ramsha Khan is one of the top drama actresses of Pakistan. She is known for picking up meaty characters and she generally does not share a lot on her social media. She is pretty private and fans love watching her on their screens. After captivating...
Dive into Monica’s net worth in 2025
Monica Lewinsky has transformed her public image from a figure tied to a 1990s political scandal to a respected advocate, writer, and media producer. Known for her activism against cyberbullying and her compelling storytelling, Lewinsky has carved ou...
Amanda Knox, Monica Lewinsky’s lasting friendship: Something fishy
In the world of high-profile scandals and media frenzy, few stories capture the public’s imagination like those of Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky. Knox, the American student wrongfully accused in the 2007 murder of her roommate Meredith Kerche...
Sports
Games industry in search of new winning combo at Gamescom 2025
The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in Cologne this week, with hopes that upcoming heavy-hitters like “GTA VI” can help the industry escape its doldrums. Tuesday’s opening night event will show off maj...
Pakistan's Ashab Irfan secures Johns Creek Open squash title in US
Pakistani squash player Ashab Irfan claimed victory at the Johns Creek Open in the United States on Monday, capping off a strong run by defeating Malaysia’s Nathan in the final. After dropping the first game, Ashab made an impressive comeback t...
Pakistan's Malaika Noor wins historic silver at Asian Judo Championship
KARACHI: Pakistani judoka Malaika Noor has made history by winning a silver medal at the Amman Asian Open Judo Championship 2025 — becoming the first Pakistani woman to secure a medal in any Asian-level judo event. Competing in the 52kg categor...
Rawalpindi to host opening ceremony of PSL X for first time
Rawalpindi: Much-anticipated tenth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League ( PSL X) is set to begin with a grand opening ceremony at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, April 11. This marks the first time the city will host the opening ceremo...
Karachi gears up for PSL X as police release smart traffic plan
KARACHI: Police has released a comprehensive traffic plan ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) X matches, set to kick off on April 11, 2025. According to the traffic police, the National Coaching Center and China Ground will serve as designated...
Pakistan defeats Ireland in Women’s World Cup Qualifier opener
LAHORE: Pakistan grabbed a 38-run victory over Ireland with help of Aliya Riaz and Sidra Amin’s half-centuries and Diana Baig’s four-wicket haul in the opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier at the Gaddafi Stad...
Army, Rangers to be deployed for PSL 10 security
LAHORE: Government has approved the deployment of Army and Rangers personnel to ensure foolproof security for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 matches scheduled in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan. The approval came after the Punjab Home Departme...
