The Super Bowl 2026 halftime show delivered one of its most culturally resonant performances in years, as Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny transformed Levi’s Stadium into a vibrant tribute to his homeland. Viewed by over 125 million people worldwide, the performance combined music, theatrical staging, and political undertones in a show that highlighted unity, culture,…
Gold prices in Pakistan Gold prices experienced another sharp rise both in the local and international markets, extending their upward momentum after a brief dip earlier in the week. This sustained increase comes amid global economic uncertainties, a weakening U.S. dollar, and rising expectations of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Investors worldwide…
Melbourne Police Probe Fire Targeting Car With Hanukkah Sign Australian police are investigating a suspicious fire after a car displaying a Hanukkah sign was set ablaze in Melbourne. The incident occurred early Thursday morning in the suburb of St Kilda East. The empty vehicle was parked in a residential driveway and had a “Happy Chanukah”…
US Conducts Venezuela Strikes, Trump Claims Maduro in Custody The United States announced a large-scale military strike on Venezuela on Saturday. President Donald Trump said US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and were transferring him to the United States to face criminal charges. The statement marks a major escalation in US pressure on the…
2026 FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup Groups Announced at a glittering ceremony in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the world’s biggest sporting event. Hosted at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the draw revealed how the record 48 teams will line up…
Islamabad Plans New Convention and Expo Centre Ahead of SCO 2027 ISLAMABAD: The federal government, in coordination with the Capital Development Authority (CDA), is moving forward with plans to construct a new Convention, Exhibition and Expo Centre in Islamabad as part of preparations for hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in 2027. The proposed…
Mobile Phone Taxes in Pakistan The debate over mobile phone taxes in Pakistan has intensified in recent months, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) publicly urging the government to revisit and reduce the heavy duties placed on imported smartphones. From ordinary consumers to overseas Pakistanis and even government officials, the current tax structure has become…
Major Rs. 13 Billion Road Projects Make Significant Progress in Rawalpindi Rawalpindi, Pakistan: The Punjab government has made a major leap in improving the city’s infrastructure, approving nine road development projects worth a combined Rs. 13.675 billion. The announcement came during the 81st meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), chaired by Barrister Nabeel…
LHC crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles The Lahore High Court (LHC) has taken decisive action to address the worsening air pollution in the provincial capital, issuing strict directives for a major crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles across Punjab. The move, driven by Lahore’s rapidly deteriorating air quality and rising smog levels, includes immediate inspections, deployment of monitoring…
PIA Denies Fake Reports of Crew Disappearance in Toronto Pakistan International Airlines has categorically rejected viral social media claims suggesting that an entire PIA flight crew went missing in Toronto, Canada. The national flag carrier described the circulating information as fake, misleading, and part of a coordinated attempt to damage Pakistan’s image. In an official…