Pakistan

BREAKING: The Dow plummets 2,000+ points in Friday trading following China’s retaliatory tariffs of an additional 34% on all U.S. imports; now down 3,700+ points in past two days.Presidents typically see gains shortly after taking office. Notably, markets increased in the first 100 days of Trump’s first term and Obama and Biden’s terms, ending up from 5% to 9% higher …

World travel is a fantasy hidden in the hearts of many, but not all have the strength to make it a reality. Abrar is a name that transcends boundaries, reaching the farthest corners of the world on his bike. He witnesses new cultures firsthand and documents each moment through his lens, bringing it to us all. Abrar’s tale is not …

Pakistan’s inflation dropped to 0.7% year-on-year in March 2025. This marks a sharp decline from February’s 1.5% and last year’s 20.7%. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics recorded a 0.9% CPI rise from February. However, the nine-month average inflation is now 5.25%, down from 27.06%. Despite the decline, some items saw price hikes. These include moong pulses (31.02%), sugar (18.75%), and …

In a speech at Hamilton College on Thursday, former Pres. Barack Obama criticized the second Trump administration for threats against universities and for what he framed as upending the international order, according to a transcript of his remarks. Obama also criticized the new tariffs, saying “I don’t think what we just witnessed in terms of economic policy and tariffs is …

The Banaue Rice Terraces of the Philippines are an ancient wonder, referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The stunning terraces were created more than 2,000 years ago on the mountains of Ifugao by local people using rudimentary tools and traditional methods. They are still utilized for rice cultivation to this day, highlighting the wisdom and resilience of …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday condemned the incident where “abusive language was directed at national players by foreign spectators” during the match against New Zealand. In the final one-day international (ODI) of the series against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui, Pakistan’s brittle batting was exposed again as a Ben Sears-inspired New Zealand won the third ODI by 43 …

Pakistan’s state-owned energy companies have raised their investment in the Reko Diq copper and gold mining project to $1.25 billion, reinforcing their stake in one of the world’s largest undeveloped mineral reserves. The project, a joint venture with Barrick Gold, is set to be a key driver of economic growth, with mining operations expected to begin in the coming years.Reko …

Hashir Ehtisham, a brilliant young innovator from Pakistan, became a Google Cloud Innovator at just 18 and holds Google certifications in Al app development and is currently enrolled in Harvard University’s accredited Al program. He developed Career Compass, an Al-powered career counseling application available on the world’s largest Al platform “Hugging Face”. The app psychologically and intelligently analyses students’ grades …

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone, crossing the 120,000-point mark for the first time, with the KSE-100 index surging by over 1,800 points to hit 120,500. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed this record growth, stating it reflects growing investor confidence in the government’s economic direction. He noted that recent electricity price reductions would benefit both households and …

Pakistan Enters the Global Auto Market with Car Exports to JapanPakistan’s automotive industry has achieved a significant milestone by exporting locally manufactured cars to Japan. This development marks a breakthrough for the country’s automobile sector, reflecting improved quality standards and global competitiveness. The move is expected to boost the economy, enhance trade relations, and create new opportunities for local manufacturers. …