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Pakistan Corporate Sector Records 9% Growth Despite Global Challenges

Pakistan Corporate Sector Records 9% Growth Despite Global Challenges

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ISLAMABAD: The gains come at a time when the global economy is grappling with persistent inflation, uneven growth, and heightened geopolitical tensions, with ongoing conflicts and trade frictions disrupting energy and commodity markets. This week, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that an escalating crisis between the United States and Iran in the Strait of […]

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KP Foils 246 Drone Attack Attempts in 2026, Says State Media Report

KP Foils 246 Drone Attack Attempts in 2026, Says State Media Report

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and law enforcement agencies in province have foiled 246 attempted drone attacks so far this year, according to a report published by state-run media. Officials in Pakistan have previously stated that armed groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), known as Fitna al Khawarij, are increasingly using modified commercial drones to drop

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Pakistan to Launch Direct Hajj Flights to Jeddah as Pilgrimage Operations Continue

Pakistan to Launch Direct Hajj Flights to Jeddah Today as Pilgrimage Operations Continue

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PESHAWAR: Pakistan will begin direct Hajj flights to Jeddah from Monday, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said, as the country’s ongoing pre-Hajj operation continues to transport thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. According to the ministry, nearly 37,000 Pakistani pilgrims have already reached the Kingdom since the pre-Hajj flight operation commenced on April 18. So

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Pakistan–Bangladesh Trade Hits $1bn After 20% Surge

Pakistan–Bangladesh Trade Hits $1bn After 20% Surge

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KARACHI: Bangladesh’s Deputy High Commissioner Saqib Sadaqat said bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh has increased by 20% in recent months, pushing the total volume to $1 billion. He made the remarks at an event hosted by the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations. He said both countries are witnessing new trade opportunities due to improved

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Trump Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Evacuate Ships From Hormuz

Trump Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Evacuate Ships From Hormuz

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday the launch of “Project Freedom” to evacuate ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He said several countries not involved in the Middle East conflict requested U.S. assistance to move their vessels out of the restricted waterway. He described those countries as neutral parties caught in the

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Hot, Dry Weather to Grip Most of Pakistan, Rain Forecast in North

Hot, Dry Weather to Grip Most of Pakistan, Rain Forecast in North

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ISLAMABAD: Hot and dry weather will prevail across most parts of Pakistan on Monday, while intense heat is expected in southern regions, the meteorological department said. Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is likely at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, northeastern and eastern Punjab, and the Potohar region. Hailstorms

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Three Youths Drown While Bathing in Hub River

Section 144 Enforced in Hub River After Tragic Drowning Incident

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QUETTA : The Balochistan Home Department has imposed Section 144, banning all bathing and swimming activities in the Hub River, following a tragic incident in which three people from Karachi drowned while bathing on Sunday.   The department announced a complete prohibition on recreational activities in the Hub River area. Authorities also clarified that unauthorized

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SSGC's Maintenance Work to Affect Gas Supply in Quetta Neighbourhoods

SSGC Halts New Domestic, Commercial Gas Connections Across Balochistan

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QUETTA :  The federal government has banned new gas connections for domestic and commercial consumers across the country due to a continuous decline in local gas reserves and rising demand, following which the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has completely stopped issuing new connections in various areas of Balochistan, including Quetta.   Officials said the

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