Five private-sector operators have formally submitted proposals to operate a proposed ferry service connecting Gwadar Port with Gulf countries, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs announced on Friday. Federal Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level meeting to evaluate these submissions. The proposals from private bidders outlined their technical, operational, and financial plans for establishing the ferry corridor. The envisioned ferry routes are expected to link Gwadar Port with key destinations in the Gulf region, offering an affordable and efficient alternative for both passenger travel and cargo transport. During the meeting, the minister underscored the strategic value of…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Pakistan has recorded a full-year current account surplus of $2.1 billion in fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant turnaround from a $2.07 billion deficit in FY24. This achievement represents the country’s first surplus in 14 years, as confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. In a statement on X, the central bank announced: “Current account balance recorded a surplus of $2.1 billion during FY25 compared to a deficit of $2.1 billion during FY24.” Furthermore, the country’s current account registered a surplus of $328 million in June 2025, a notable improvement compared to an $84 million deficit in…
The White House has clarified that President Donald Trump’s leg swelling and bruising on his right hand are not causes for concern, following the circulation of photographs showing him with swollen ankles and makeup covering a bruised area on his hand. Officials explained that the swelling is attributed to a common vein condition, while the bruising is a result of frequent handshaking. During a press briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, reading from a letter by Trump’s doctor, stated that both issues were benign. She informed reporters that his leg swelling is due to a “common” vein condition, and the…
The administration of US President Donald Trump will petition a court to allow the release of grand jury testimony in the case of deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This move comes after some of Trump’s supporters reacted angrily to a report that found no evidence to support long-standing theories about Epstein’s case. “Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval. This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!” Trump posted on his Truth Social…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was forced to complete part of a recent trip to Tabriz by taxi after all three of his official vehicles broke down. This incident, attributed to contaminated fuel, was confirmed by a senior government official. Mostafa Moulavi, the president’s special inspector, reported that the vehicles, including the president’s and those of his security detail, stalled near Takestan in Qazvin province shortly after refueling at a highway gas station near the Rasht exit, according to Iran International. “Our investigation revealed that the gas station had been distributing poor-quality fuel mixed with water. It wasn’t the first time…
In eastern India this week, at least 33 people have died and dozens more have been injured due to lightning strikes during monsoon storms, officials confirmed on Friday. The fatalities in Bihar occurred amid intense storms between Wednesday and Thursday, according to a statement from the state disaster management department. The victims were predominantly farmers and laborers working outdoors. Further heavy rainfall and lightning are forecasted for certain areas of the state. Vijay Kumar Mandal, Bihar state’s disaster management minister, informed AFP that officials in vulnerable districts have been instructed to “raise awareness about taking precautionary steps following a lightning…
Germany announced on Friday the deportation of 81 Afghan men, all convicted of crimes, to their Taliban-controlled homeland. This action signals Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government’s intention to adopt a firm approach to immigration. The interior ministry confirmed that a plane carrying the men departed Friday morning for Afghanistan. All deportees, the ministry added, were subject to expulsion orders and had been found guilty by the criminal justice system. The government of Europe’s leading economy is pushing ahead with a “policy change,” stated Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, who was hosting several European counterparts for a migration meeting. He emphasized, “Deportations to…
The White House has addressed recent photographs showing President Donald Trump with swollen ankles and bruising on his right hand, assuring the public that these are not indicative of serious health concerns. Officials explained that the swelling is attributable to a common vein condition, while the bruising results from frequent handshaking. During a press briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, reading from a letter by Trump’s physician, stated that both issues are benign. She informed reporters that the leg swelling is due to a “common” vein condition, and the hand bruising is a consequence of shaking many hands. Doctors have…
In a significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration intends to ask a court to allow the release of grand jury testimony in the case of deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes as some of his supporters reacted with anger to a recent report that found no evidence to support long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s case. President Trump announced this intention on his Truth Social platform on July 18, 2025, stating, “Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury…
Kylie Kelce recently voiced her frustration with certain aspects of diet culture, specifically the idea of sacrificing cravings in pursuit of thinness. On a recent episode of her podcast, Not Gonna Lie, the host openly shared her disapproval of this mindset. “I don’t like the idea that we need to sacrifice having delicious things to be skinny,” the 33-year-old Kelce began. She continued, “Coming from someone who is not meant… I am not destined to be a tiny queen. Okay? I’m not destined to be that.” As a mother of four young girls and a coach for high school girls,…
