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Humaira Arshad objects to Fawad Khan being a judge on 'Pakistan Idol'Published on: October 22, 2025 8:15 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Former popular playback singer Humaira Arshad has expressed her displeasure over Fawad Khan's inclusion as a judge on Pakistan Idol Season 2, saying that artists who have no conne... Read More


Glaring DisconnectPublished on: October 22, 2025 8:08 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- When the IMF this week praised Middle East and North African economies (Pakistan included) for having "beat expectations," policymakers in Islamabad must have taken a quiet sigh o... Read More


Maternity LeavePublished on: October 22, 2025 8:07 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Pakistan's recent legal victory should have thrilled every working mother. However, it feels like one step forward, two steps back. The Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against... Read More


NEPRA Tariff Cut Won't Impact Consumer BillsPublished on: October 22, 2025 8:06 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- NEPRA's recent downward revision in the utility's multi-year tariff (MYT) will not affect electricity bills for Karachi consumers. According to KE spokesperson Imran Rana, the Rs... Read More


Unmasking the BetrayalPublished on: October 22, 2025 8:05 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- For over forty years, Pakistan has carried a moral and economic burden that few nations could bear. It opened its borders to millions of Afghans fleeing conflict, maintained diplo... Read More


Afghanistan's Illusions of InvincibilityPublished on: October 22, 2025 8:04 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- The latest ceasefire announcement between Pakistan and Afghanistan offers a fragile pause in what has become one of the most dangerous border escalations in recent years. Accordin... Read More


Tightening Fiscal PoliciesPublished on: October 22, 2025 8:04 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- The good news is that the IMF has approved a loan amounting to US$3.3 under various heads. It would provide a critical sigh of relief for the government that urgently needs funds ... Read More


TLP on the Brink of a Ban!Published on: October 22, 2025 8:03 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- The Punjab government has moved to ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) due to a history of violent protests, damage to public property, and attacks on law enforcement personn... Read More


BCCI contacts ACC chief Naqvi to hand over Asia Cup trophyPublished on: October 22, 2025 8:01 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- The deadlock over the Asia Cup trophy - which India refused to collect at the closing ceremony last month amid Pakistan-India hostilities - continued on Tuesday as the Board of Co... Read More


Two late wickets jolt South Africa in 2nd test against PakistanPublished on: October 22, 2025 8:00 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Two late wickets by a 38-year-old debutant spinner Asif Afridi checked world champion South Africa's progress in the second and final test against Pakistan on Tuesday. Left-armer... Read More