Pakistan and China on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation under CPEC 2.0, the upgraded phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The new stage includes five additional corridors. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress in bilateral ties and agreed to work closely on the next phase of CPEC. Prime Minister Shehbaz is currently in China on a six-day official visit. He first landed in Tianjin on August 30 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. During Thursday’s meeting, the two…
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ISLAMABAD: American Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker has called Pakistan a promising hub for Pakistan investment, stressing its dynamic potential for global businesses. She made these remarks during a webinar hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU). The online session connected U.S. and Pakistani business leaders, along with representatives of major financial institutions. The dialogue centered on Pakistan’s economic reforms and its evolving business environment. Baker praised the Sharif government’s recent measures to stabilize the economy. She highlighted efforts to build a welcoming climate for foreign investors, saying these reforms could unlock new growth opportunities. According to her, U.S.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving closer to giving legal recognition to digital currency under the new Virtual Assets Bill 2025. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed that it has agreed in principle to lift the ban on digital currency once a strong legal and regulatory structure is in place. This assurance came from SBP Deputy Acting Governor Dr. Inayat Hussain during a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. The meeting, held at Parliament House under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, discussed the new framework for virtual assets. The committee reviewed the draft legislation and announced that its…
Karak: A tragic incident occurred in Ahmadi Banda when armed assailants opened fire on a police patrol. According to officials, SHO Umar Nawaz of Banda Daud Shah police station was on routine patrol in a private car with two constables when the attack took place near Habib Haji’s petrol pump. The attackers, identified as Muslim son of Gul Haider, a resident of Ahmadi Banda, along with one unidentified accomplice, opened fire from a motorcycle. As a result, SHO Umar Nawaz and both constables embraced martyrdom on the spot. During the firing, a civilian guard at the petrol pump also sustained…
In a shocking disclosure, Samiya Hijab has come forward with disturbing details of the abuse she suffered in the hands of Hasan Zahid. The Islamabad-based influencer said she once saw him as a close friend, but their relationship soon collapsed into threats, blackmail, and brutal violence. Hijab explained in an interview that she had known Hasan for only six months when he presented her with a gold ring and asked for marriage. That proposal marked the beginning of their troubled relationship. Earlier this week, she shared a video on Instagram claiming she was almost abducted. Following her post, the police…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has stirred a storm by demanding Afghan citizenship in Pakistan. In a controversial statement, he urged the federal government to grant nationality to Afghan nationals, claiming they could bring “billions of dollars” in investment. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Private TV, Gandapur argued that Pakistan must relax its citizenship laws. He said Afghans living in Pakistan already run large businesses and should be allowed to contribute more openly to the economy. “If Britain, America, and Belgium can grant them citizenship, why not Pakistan?” Gandapur remarked. His comments, however, raise deep concerns. The…
Punjab floods have turned into one of the worst disasters in the province’s history. Surging waters from the Chenab and Sutlej rivers have killed at least 46 people and displaced millions. Officials warn that Multan city and its bridges face severe pressure as river inflows rise further. The water flow at Head Marala has already crossed 548,000 cusecs, sending alarm signals downstream. At Head Khanki and Qadirabad, the volume has exceeded half a million cusecs. This surge now threatens Muzaffargarh, Alipur, Bahawalpur, and Ahmedpur East. The Sher Shah Bridge in Multan is under extreme stress. Experts fear that if water…
Islamabad (Mubarak Ali) A devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan’s Konar province has claimed thousands of lives and destroyed entire villages. While the Taliban appealed for international aid, reports suggest that their supreme leader, Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, remains reluctant to openly seek foreign assistance. His hesitation stems from the regime’s so-called self-reliance narrative and a fabricated Sharia justification that forms the core of Taliban ideology. Akhundzada has not issued any message of sympathy or condolence for the victims. Instead, the Taliban’s worldview treats natural disasters as “God’s will,” a stance that conveniently masks their silence and inaction. This rigid approach…
The Afghanistan vs Pakistan T20 clash in Sharjah turned into a memorable night for Afghanistan as they defended 170 runs with remarkable discipline. Pakistan’s chase ended at 151/9 in their 20 overs, giving Afghanistan a well-deserved win in the tri-series. Pakistan’s innings began poorly. Opener Saim Ayub went for zero, while Sahibzada Farhan scored only 18 before walking back. By the fourth over, Pakistan were already struggling at 29/2. Fakhar Zaman and skipper Salman Ali Agha tried to steady the innings. Their 33-run stand for the third wicket raised hopes briefly. But both fell in quick succession, leaving Pakistan reeling…
The flood in Punjab has reached alarming levels as waters from the River Chenab surged into Multan, hitting populated areas near Akbar Bund. Authorities planted dynamite at weak embankments to create controlled breaches and reduce mounting pressure. In Khanewal, officials called the next two to four hours “critical.” In Kabirwala, 49 villages have already gone underwater, while several more in Shujabad are also submerged. India’s water release adds to crisis Fresh water releases from India have worsened the flood in Punjab, swelling the Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers. Dozens of new villages across the province are inundated. The raging torrents…
