Cash Economy in Pakistan Deepens as Poverty Crisis Worsens Nationwide
Pakistan’s cash economy has expanded to a record level even as poverty in Pakistan has climbed to its highest point in more than a decade. New State Bank data shows currency in circulation crossing Rs11.94 trillion in fiscal year 2025-26, while government survey figures put the national poverty rate at nearly 29 percent. Together, these […]
Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding Deadline Expires as Strait of Hormuz Deadlock Deepens
The 60-day deadline set under the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding officially expired on Monday, with Washington and Tehran still deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamabad Memorandum, signed in June 2026 to end the Iran war, has failed to produce the permanent peace deal both sides once promised. Iran’s foreign ministry now […]
Trump Envoy Jared Kushner Arrives in Israel for Gaza Peace Talks
JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has arrived in Israel and is expected to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, as diplomatic efforts to advance a US-backed Gaza peace plan continue. Kushner’s visit comes shortly after he held rare discussions with representatives of Hamas to discuss the implementation of the […]
Zimbabwe Boat Accident: Death Toll Rises to 68 After 22 More Bodies Recovered
HARARE: The death toll from a boat accident on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 68 after authorities recovered 22 more bodies, police said on Saturday. The boat capsized on August 11 while travelling on Lake Kariba, one of Africa’s largest artificial lakes. Initial investigations indicated that the vessel may have been overloaded when […]
Ex-Cambridge Professor Found Dead Days After Plagiarism Scandal Forces Resignation
A former Cambridge University professor has been found dead just one week after resigning from his post following weeks of plagiarism allegations. The news of the ex-Cambridge professor dead has sent shockwaves through Britain’s academic community and reignited debate over how universities handle misconduct claims. Police have said the death is being treated as unexpected […]
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Indonesia: Powerful Quake Rocks Flores Island, Triggers Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake Indonesia disaster struck off the coast of Flores Island early Saturday morning, killing several people and injuring others. The quake triggered a tsunami warning across four provinces before it was later lifted. Authorities continue to assess the scale of destruction as aftershocks keep rattling the region. Background Indonesia sits directly […]
US Immigration Consultants in Pakistan: A Complete Guide for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi
Every year, thousands of Pakistanis apply for US visas, whether for study, work, family reunification, or permanent residency. Because the process involves detailed paperwork, interviews, and strict eligibility rules, many applicants turn to professional US immigration consultants in Pakistan for guidance. This guide explains what these consultants do, how to choose a reliable one, and […]
Kuwait Oil Future Hangs in the Balance as Hormuz Crisis and Iran Tensions Persist
Kuwait’s oil future remains tied almost entirely to the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, as the Gulf nation continues to grapple with the fallout of the prolonged Iran war. Kuwait News Iran developments, disrupted Kuwait flight schedules, a steady Kuwaiti Dinar, and Saudi Arabia’s continued support through open land borders have all become central […]
Xinjiang Urdu Community in Pakistan: A Story of Identity, Language and Belonging
The Xinjiang Urdu community in Pakistan represents one of the most quietly resilient diaspora groups in South Asia. Originating from the Uyghur population of Xinjiang, China, this community has settled mainly in Gilgit-Baltistan, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Over the decades, many members of the Xinjiang Urdu community in Pakistan have adopted Urdu as their primary language, […]
IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment Exposes Pakistan’s Deepening Governance Crisis
The International Monetary Fund has released its long-awaited Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment Pakistan report, and the findings are hard to ignore. The document describes governance failures and corruption as a central drag on the economy rather than a side issue. According to the assessment, weak institutions and entrenched corruption are costing Pakistan roughly six […]
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