The US military killed 11 people in a strike on a vessel from Venezuela that was allegedly carrying illegal narcotics, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. This is the first known operation since his administration recently deployed warships to the southern Caribbean. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, “We just, over the last few minutes, literally shot out a boat, a drug-carrying boat, a lot of drugs in that boat.” He added, “And there’s more where that came from. We have a lot of drugs pouring into our country, coming in for a long time […] These…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
A parliamentary subcommittee on trade was informed that the price of sugar in Pakistan is Rs30 per kilogram higher than the rate in the international market. The disclosure was made on Tuesday during a session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Commerce’s subcommittee, chaired by its convener, Mirza Ikhtiar Baig. Officials from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) briefed the committee on the current pricing of imported sugar. According to the FBR, the cost of imported sugar in Pakistan is Rs197.50 per kilogram, which includes an 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST). Without GST, the domestic price is Rs167.50…
Atlas Honda has unveiled the 2026 model of its iconic CG 125 motorcycle, staying true to its tradition of introducing only new stickers and graphics while keeping the overall design and mechanics unchanged. Marketed as the “2026 Edition,” the CG 125 retains its old frame, engine, and features, which continue to make it popular among young riders in Pakistan. Despite the recent launch of the CG 150, no significant hardware upgrades for the CG 125 appear likely in the coming years. Atlas Honda has also kept the price unchanged, with the CG 125 still retailing at Rs. 238,500.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its historic bull run on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing to a new all-time high of 152,575 points. This surge was driven by robust buying activity across key sectors and a significant improvement in investor confidence. This marks the third consecutive day of record-breaking gains, following Tuesday’s close at 150,975 points. Sectors Lead the Surge Significant buying interest was seen in the cement, commercial banks, fertilizer, oil and gas exploration, power generation, and refinery sectors. Key index stocks such as HUBCO, ARL, MARI, OGDC, PPL, POL, PSO, SNGPL, SSGC, and WAFI also…
According to official documents from the Economic Affairs Division of Pakistan, the World Bank will provide more than $2 billion in loans to Pakistan during the current fiscal year. This financing, to be extended through the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), will be allocated to projects in various sectors, including agriculture, energy, water, finance, revenue, governance, and social services. 57 Active Projects Valued at $16.6 Billion Currently, 57 World Bank-funded projects, worth $16.6 billion, are active across the country. These initiatives cover a wide range of areas such as communication, rural and…
The price of gold in Pakistan and globally has reached new record highs, with the rate climbing to its highest level ever in the country. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola saw a massive increase of Rs6,000 on Wednesday, reaching Rs376,700. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs5,144, bringing it to Rs322,959. The global gold market also experienced a significant surge, with the price of gold per ounce climbing by $60 to reach $3,540. Silver prices in Pakistan followed a similar trend; the price of…
Former England batting great Kevin Pietersen has called for a change to ‘The Hundred,’ urging the tournament to adopt the T20 format. Pietersen shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “The Hundred needs to be changed to T20.” He argued that England’s premier domestic tournament should be aligned with the global game. His comments sparked a discussion among fans on social media, with one suggesting, “The Hundred should implement two fifty-ball innings per team to enhance the format’s interest.”
Eight-year-old Taimoor Waseem Khatri from Pakistan has won the Under-8 category of the World Youth Scrabble Championship, which was held in Malaysia. The championship brought together 216 players from 16 countries, competing in various age brackets. The young champion’s victory in the word-based game has brought great pride to Pakistan. His father described the achievement as a moment of national honour. Local residents also expressed their joy, stating that Taimoor has brought international recognition to the country with his success.
Afghanistan defeated Pakistan by 18 runs in the 4th match of the tri-nation series on Tuesday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, thanks to a strong performance from their spin attack. Afghanistan’s Innings After winning the toss and electing to bat, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 169 for 5. Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal were the mainstays of the innings. Zadran continued his excellent form, scoring 65 runs off 45 balls, with eight boundaries and a six. Atal was equally impressive, smashing 64 runs from 45 balls, which included three fours and three sixes. After a shaky start, the pair…
In the first One-Day International at Headingley, South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj led a dominant performance, taking 4-22 as they easily defeated a struggling England side by seven wickets. England’s innings collapsed for a mere 131 runs. After being put in to bat, England started promisingly, reaching 82-2 in the 14th over. However, a series of poor shot selections led to a dramatic collapse, with the team losing its last eight wickets for just 49 runs. While Jamie Smith was a standout with a fighting 54 off 48 balls, South African opener Aiden Markram showed the pitch was a good one…
