Listen to article Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, has strongly rejected the federal budget, branding it a “pro-elite document” that exacerbates poverty, inflation, and inequality. Addressing a press conference at Mansoora on Wednesday, he said the government has failed to provide relief to the common man, choosing instead to favor the ruling class and privileged […]
KARACHI: Real-estate is a major avenue for investment in Pakistan and, in terms of returns, has beaten almost all asset classes. According to the House Price Index of Zameen.com, houses have exhibited a compound return of almost 13% in the last 10 years. This compounded return has reached almost 18% in the last two years. […]
Prize bonds remain a preferred savings instrument for many Pakistanis, offering a secure investment option with the potential for significant monetary rewards. The National Savings Centre in Lahore has revealed the winning numbers for the Rs25,000 prize bond draw of 2025. Held quarterly, the draw provides bondholders with a chance to win substantial prizes. Rs25,000 Prize Bond […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife Department has seized an African lion and registered a case against an accused seen in a viral video harassing the animal. The video, widely circulated on social media, showed a man identified as Muhammad Usman, keeping an African male lion illegally and engaging in abusive behaviour toward the animal. Following directives […]
Listen to article KARACHI: The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) has acknowledged several positive measures in the federal budget for 2025-26, but has raised significant concerns about the budget’s failure to address critical challenges, particularly in the industrial sector, which could increase unemployment and destabilise Pakistan’s already fragile economic outlook. In a statement, PRAC Chairman Mohammad […]
LONDON: PPP Chairman and head of a high-level parliamentary delegation Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said India’s narrative was based on ‘lies and propaganda’, while Pakistan’s stance was rooted in’truth and peace.’ He criticised India for using terrorism as a foreign policy tool and pointed out that Indian agencies had been targeting Sikh activists around […]
KARACHI: Monochromatic fashion, long a staple of minimalism, is experiencing a dynamic revival. From the runways of Paris to the streets of Bangkok, this elegant approach to dressing – centred on a single colour or its various shades – is being reinterpreted. Far from being simple or predictable, monochromatic dressing offers an opportunity for fashion […]
Listen to article Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, 12 June 2025. The visit highlights the deep-rooted fraternal relations between Pakistan and the UAE, built on mutual trust, shared values, and close cooperation in multiple sectors. The prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime […]
LAHORE: Pakistan’s real-estate sector is equipped enough to drive the country’s economy forward as it has the highest per capita demand for housing in the world. On the demand side, the real-estate sector is the preferred investment avenue for most Pakistanis and is currently worth over $3 trillion. Additionally, according to a World Bank report, […]