According to Numbeo’s 2025 Crime and Safety Index, Lahore has surged to the forefront of global public safety, outperforming 249 international urban centers and securing its position among the safest major cities worldwide. The provincial capital of Punjab, currently ranked 37th globally for low crime and 63rd in the list of the world’s safest cities, stands as a symbol of urban transformation in a development that has garnered international attention, The News reported. Lahore has surpassed numerous powerful global capitals, including Mexico City, Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur, Washington, DC, New Delhi, Paris, Tehran, London, Los Angeles, Jakarta, New York, Rome, Istanbul,…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Amidst the Supreme Court’s recent order to conclude May 9th-related cases within four months, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentarians are increasingly concerned about potential disqualifications, The News reported on Tuesday. The issue is being actively discussed among party members, who, expressing discontent with the judiciary, fear that trial courts may not ensure justice under the current circumstances. They worry that convictions could lead to the disqualification of several PTI parliamentarians, as any conviction automatically results in disqualification from the Senate, National Assembly, or provincial assemblies. In response, party leaders are exploring ways to preempt such a scenario. It has been proposed…
The Metropolitan Police stated on Tuesday that they are continuing to investigate an Indian man for affray, public order offences, and making threats during a protest by Indian nationals outside the Pakistan High Commission in London last Friday. Two Indian men were arrested on Friday for affray and issuing threats to the police outside the high commission while Pakistanis held a counter-protest. Police informed Geo News that one man had been released without any further action, but the other had been released on bail while the investigation is ongoing. A Met Police spokesperson said: “Met officers responded to…
Apples are among the most nutritious fruits, recommended daily by experts due to their rich content of essential minerals and vitamins that the body requires. Experts have stated that incorporating an apple into one’s daily diet yields positive effects on the body. It contributes to maintaining a beautiful smile, aids in brain function, and plays a role in cancer prevention. Experts have noted the numerous benefits of apples. They are abundant in antioxidants and dietary fiber, which combat the negative effects of aging and exert a positive overall influence on the body. Experts have explained that apples contain a significant…
As the methods of safeguarding against the sun’s harmful rays evolve, a new contender has emerged in the form of sunscreen capsules. Unlike traditional sunscreen creams, which function by either absorbing or reflecting harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, these capsules offer an internal strategy for sun protection. However, the question arises: how do they compare to conventional sunscreen creams? Sunscreen capsules typically contain ingredients such as nicotinamide (vitamin B3) or antioxidant-rich extracts, like Polypodium leucotomos, a fern extract recognized for its skin-protective properties. While these capsules have gained popularity as a supplementary form of sun defense, experts suggest that their effectiveness…
US President Donald Trump asserted in an interview published on Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing refuted these claims, adding to the ongoing confusion surrounding progress in de-escalating the trade war that threatens global economic growth. Trump told TIME magazine that talks were ongoing and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had called him, a statement he reiterated to reporters as he departed the White House for Rome on Friday morning to attend Pope Francis’s funeral. China, through its foreign ministry, issued a swift denial via a statement posted by the Chinese Embassy in the…
Members of Donald Trump’s cabinet offered conflicting messages on Sunday regarding the existence of ongoing tariff negotiations with China, despite the Republican president’s assertions to the contrary. The Trump administration had signaled its openness last week to de-escalating the trade war between the world’s two largest economies, a conflict that has fueled fears of a potential recession. Trump claimed that tariff discussions with China were underway and that he had engaged in direct communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, Beijing has refuted these claims, denying that any trade talks are currently taking place. Treasury Secretary Scott…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking at Harvard University in the United States, emphasized Pakistan’s economic turnaround and extended an invitation to investors to consider opportunities within the nation. During his address at the “Bridging Divides, Building Tomorrow: Pakistan’s Path to Inclusive Growth and Governance” conference, Aurangzeb stated, “Having inherited an economy facing formidable challenges—from a contracting GDP to dwindling reserves—we have successfully stabilized the fundamental aspects, restored confidence, and reignited economic growth.” The annual flagship event of the Pakistan Conference serves as a crucial platform for fostering collaborative solutions, promoting global engagement, and convening policymakers, academics, business leaders,…
During the initial nine months (July-March) of the ongoing fiscal year, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs169 billion in Withholding Tax (WHT) on both the sale and purchase of immovable property, marking an increase from the Rs136 billion collected during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, The News reported. Despite a remarkable surge in tax rates in the preceding budget (FY24-35), the number of property transactions experienced a decline of nearly 15% in the current fiscal year. The FBR had anticipated a 50% increase in tax revenue from property transactions following the rate hikes. However, in…
Pakistan’s capital market experienced a significant downturn on Monday as escalating tensions with India unsettled investors, leading to widespread selling pressure across various sectors and causing the benchmark index to fall sharply. The benchmark KSE-100 index plummeted by 1,405.44 points, or 1.22%, to close at 114,063.90, after fluctuating between an intraday high of 116,658.94 and a low of 113,867.80 during the trading session. The total volume of shares traded reached 190.2 million, with a total value of Rs20.5 billion. At the previous market close, the index had stood at 115,469.34. Topline Securities, in its post-market analysis, noted that the Pakistan…
