Pakistan’s Biggest Macro Constraint Is Corruption: The IMF Finally Says the Quiet Part Loud—And Then Does Little to Stop It!
The IMF’s 2025 governance diagnostic bluntly states that corruption and elite capture are draining up to 6.5% of Pakistan’s GDP annually — but unlike in Sri Lanka, its findings were not tied to enforceable loan conditionality, rendering it largely symbolic
Karachi to Get 375 Streets and Major Roads Rebuilt as CM Releases Rs. 25 billion
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs25 billion for the reconstruction of 315 internal streets and 60 major roads in Karachi, directing authorities to begin work immediately and ensure proper drainage and sewerage systems are integrated.
Miss Universe Pakistan Roma Riaz Redefines Beauty: ‘My Skin Is the Colour of Pakistan’s Soil
Roma Riaz, Pakistan’s representative for Miss Universe 2025, is using her platform to challenge long-standing South Asian beauty standards after facing trolling over her skin tone and body type.
Pakistan army kills 23 militants in border region
Pakistan security forces killed 23 militants in two targeted operations near the Afghan frontier, the army said Thursday, a week after a suicide bombing killed 12 people in Islamabad.
Imran Khan’s Sisters ‘Manhandled’ Outside Adiala Jail, PTI Alleges
Police allegedly manhandled and briefly detained Imran Khan’s sisters and PTI workers outside Adiala jail after they were denied a court-mandated family meeting with the former prime minister.
ICC fines Babar Azam for Code of Conduct violation
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during a recent match.
Outrage as Shahzeb Khanzada Heckled While Shopping with Family Overseas
A video circulating on social media shows senior journalist Shahzeb Khanzada being harassed in a public place while shopping abroad with his family. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from journalists, political leaders — including PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan
Disgraced sex offender Epstein leaked emails reveal he labeled Imran Khan a major “threat to peace”
Newly released emails from the US House Oversight Committee show Jeffrey Epstein calling Imran Khan a “major threat to peace” shortly after PTI’s 2018 election victory. Epstein, later charged with sex trafficking of minors, died by suicide in 2019 before standing trial.
Modi Vows Justice After Delhi Blast: “Agencies Will Uncover the Entire Conspiracy”
PM Modi pledges a full investigation into the Delhi blast that killed more than ten near the Red Fort, calling it a painful tragedy for the nation. Prime Minister Modi, speaking from Bhutan, vowed that agencies will uncover the entire conspiracy and bring all involved to justice.
Outrage Erupts After Lahore Development Authority Demolishes Pet Market Near Data Darbar, Killing Dozens of Animals
A pre-dawn demolition by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) near Data Darbar turned tragic after reports emerged that dozens of animals were buried alive.
India repatriates hundreds lured to work in cyber scams
The Indian government has repatriated the first batch of its nationals who fled to Thailand from Myanmar after a raid on a notorious online scam center in the country.
AI Cameras Take Over Karachi’s Roads: Inside the New E-Challan System
Karachi’s newly launched AI-powered e-challan system issued nearly 3,500 fines in a single day, marking a major shift toward automated traffic enforcement