Upcoming Petrol and Diesel Price Hike in Pakistan: What You Need to Know If you’re living in Pakistan, buckle up because petrol prices are set to soar by Rs11 per litre, while diesel could see an increase of up to Rs15 per litre starting July 1, 2025. These changes are primarily driven by the global […]
Pakistan’s Economic Struggles: The Impact of Chinese Loans Pakistan’s recent move to secure a $3.3 billion loan package from Chinese banks has spotlighted the nation’s growing reliance on Beijing for financial stability. While the immediate influx of cash—including a $2 billion syndicated loan and a $1.3 billion refinancing arrangement—offers short-term relief to the country’s dwindling […]
Pakistan and India: A Call for Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions Tensions in South Asia have been bubbling under the surface, especially between Pakistan and India. Recently, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the need for India to rethink its approach and stop trying to impose its will on Pakistan. Speaking at the Institute of […]
Rising Concerns: The Unsafe Buildings of Karachi Karachi, a bustling metropolis, has recently witnessed heartbreaking tragedies that highlight a crucial issue: the alarming state of aging and unsafe buildings. Over the weekend, two separate incidents of structural collapse left at least three people dead, including two young children, and several others injured. These events have […]
Karachi’s Monsoon Misery: Infrastructure Under Pressure Karachi, the bustling metropolis, recently faced a tough challenge as monsoon rains swept through the city, exposing the frailty of its infrastructure. In just one spell of downpour, inner-city streets were transformed into unmanageable quagmires of water and sewage, leaving residents to navigate submerged alleyways and disrepair. The aftermath […]
Understanding the Rising Turmoil in Lakki Marwat Lakki Marwat, a district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has recently seen a troubling rise in violence. Just this past Sunday, Ghulam Dastagir, affectionately known as Fauji, was brutally murdered along with his companions, Saleem Khan and Salahuddin, in a targeted attack. These men were part of a local peace […]
Revving Up Pakistan’s Export Potential: Turning Challenges into Opportunities The dream of transforming Pakistan into an export-driven economy has remained largely unfulfilled. Despite several government initiatives and incentives over the years, our industry still struggles to thrive in global markets. So, what’s holding us back? Firstly, a major concern is our reliance on low value-added […]
Standing Strong: Solidarity with Our Brave Defenders In a recent heartfelt visit, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi went to CMH Bannu to check on the security personnel injured in a tragic terrorist attack in North Waziristan. This incident, attributed to a group known as "Fitna-e-Hindustan," left several soldiers wounded, reminding us all of the persistent […]
Peshawar’s Counter-Terrorism Success: A Closer Look In a remarkable operation, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has successfully thwarted a potentially devastating terror plot in Peshawar. This significant development not only showcases the vigilance and capability of our security forces but also underscores the ongoing challenges we face from extremist groups. The operation unfolded […]
