Karachi Port receives shipment of 2,000 electric vehicles

More than 2,000 electric vehicles (EVs) docked at Karachi Port this week, marking a significant, if quiet, shift…

Fuel prices hiked as government slashes subsidies to meet IMF targets

The government has jacked up the price of high-speed diesel by Rs31.05 per litre, while petrol will cost…

Messi’s Last Dance: Argentina and Spain Set for World Cup Final Clash

DOHA — Lionel Messi stands one win away from completing his trophy cabinet. Argentina faces Spain in Sunday’s…

France Blocks Access to Polymarket Following Regulatory Scrutiny

French authorities have moved to block access to Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction platform. The National Gaming…

EU Backtracks on Industrial Carbon Targets Amid Economic Pressure

The European Commission is signaling a shift in its climate strategy, drafting proposals to ease the pace of…

Petrol Price Hike Looms as Consumers Await Official Notification

Drivers across Pakistan are bracing for another blow to their household budgets as the government prepares to adjust…

Trump Faces the Limits of U.S. Firepower and the Lessons of Past Wars

Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office comes with a familiar promise: "peace through strength." It is a…

Islamabad court declares KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur a proclaimed offender

An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday initiated formal proclamation proceedings against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin…

Gold prices drop in Pakistan as local market tracks global dip

Gold prices in Pakistan retreated on Friday, July 17, 2026, tracking a broader decline in international bullion markets.…

Suspected car lifter killed in shootout with Karachi police

A suspected car lifter died during an exchange of fire with the Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) in Karachi…

Karachi’s Malir River Bridge to Close for Two Days

Commuters in Karachi face significant travel disruptions this week as the Malir River bridge—a critical artery connecting Korangi…

Hyderabad man arrested for posing as police officer to extort locals

A Hyderabad man is behind bars after a weeks-long charade where he donned a police uniform to intimidate…

Quetta to Kashgar: The Uncertain Path of the ML-1 Railway Project

QUETTA — The vision is a high-speed rail link connecting the dusty plains of Balochistan to the industrial…

ICC Eyes India-Pakistan Clash in Every World Cup via New Format

The International Cricket Council is weighing a radical restructuring of its white-ball tournaments, a move designed to guarantee…

ADB tapped to advise on Islamabad Airport’s private operation shift

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has officially appointed the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as the lead transaction adviser…