New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Pakistan is once again grappling with mounting inflationary pressures, with rising food, fuel and utility costs putting renewed strain on households and raising concerns over the sustainability of the country’s economic recovery, a report has said.Official data showed that short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), increased by 14.75 per cent year-on-year for the week ending June 4, as per Pakistan Observer report.The rise was largely driven by h…
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Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and 33 others injured in incidents caused by strong winds, lighting and rainfall in several parts of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the past 24 hours, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) statement on Sunday, local media reported on Sunday. The deceased in the incidents reported from Bannu, Shangla and Mansehra include four men, one women and two children. The casualties took place when walls and r…
Dhaka, June 13 (IANS) Several intelligence sources and security analysts have raised concerns over the activities of Pakistan-linked networks operating within and beyond Bangladesh as the diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Dhaka continues to intensify. Among the most serious allegations are reports of organised human organ trafficking targeting vulnerable Bangladeshis, alongside broader concerns about potential security risks that could have serious repercussions in the region, a report…
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actress Manisha Koirala has shared a note on embracing every age, size and stage of life to live happily and not get bogged down by the opinions of others. Talking about not letting fear of others’ opinions holding her back, Manisha first posted a glamorous glimpse of herself walking on the beach with crystal blue water dressed in a leopard print monokini.“Whatever your size, whatever your age, whatever stage of life you’re in—take the trip. Walk the beach. Wear th…
Lahore, June 10 (IANS) Sahibzada Farhan will captain the Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026, scheduled from September 19 to October 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan as the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a 15-man squad on Wednesday.Farhan, 30, has appeared in 46 T20Is for Pakistan, accumulating 1,305 runs with two centuries and 10 half-centuries. Abdul Samad, with five T20I appearances for Pakistan, has been appointed vice-captain of the team.Of the 15 players in the squad, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sad…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) The makers of “Batwara 1947” have shared a glimpse of the upcoming movie as they have unveiled the first motion poster featuring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta and Shabna Azmi. The maiden glimpse offers a haunting peek into the pain, fear and courage associated with the partition of India. Sunny on Tuesday morning shared a visual of chaos, displacement and survival on Instagram. The motion poster begins with a “burning paper” visual motif at the center is Sunny, who is shown …
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) As Pakistan continues to face multiple climate related issues like melting glaciers in the north, rising seas in the south, choking smog in Punjab and water shortage in Balochistan and Karachi, the country’s ecological stresses are colliding with rapid population growth, poor governance and outdated infrastructure, a report has stated. The situation raises question on whether the Pakistani authorities and the society can recognise the scale of the danger and respond befo…
Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) The latest spell of storms in Pakistan, despite being predicted in advance have once again exposed the gap between preparedness and response. The recurrence of disruption under predictable conditions showcases a cycle that will continue to occur without meaningful intervention, a report has stated. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had predicted the latest spell of rains and thunderstorms in advance and placed several regions on alert. Punjab, Khyber Pakh…
Washington, June 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s leadership continues to project contrasting narratives on the Palestine issue, offering emotive solidarity at home while pursuing discreet strategic calculations on the international stage. That is not “realpolitik” but a pattern of “institutionalised deception”, with the Pakistani public paying the price, a report mentioned.“For years, Pakistan has worn its solidarity with Palestine like armour. Politicians deliver impassioned speeches. Parliament …
Colombo, June 6 (IANS) The river contamination crisis in Pakistan unfolding across the Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul, Swat, and lower Indus water systems reflects not only environmental neglect but also exposes a broader breakdown of enforcement mechanisms, urban planning, and institutional responsibility.The pollution continues to spread unabated with a lack of restraint, despite repeated warnings from experts, environmental agencies, and Pakistan’s regulatory bodies, such as the Indus River System Aut…