The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest “World Economic Outlook” report, forecasting Pakistan’s economic growth at 3% for the current fiscal year and 4% for the next. The report provides a mixed outlook for global economies, with varying predictions for major world powers. India’s economic growth is projected at 6.5% for both the current and next fiscal years. The United States is expected to see a 2.7% growth rate this year, slowing to 2.1% in the following year. China’s growth is forecast at 4.6% for the current fiscal year and 4.5% for the next. Finally, the UK is…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 3%, down from the previous estimate of 3.2% in October 2024. According to the IMF’s “World Economic Outlook Update: Global Growth: Divergent and Uncertain” report, Pakistan’s GDP growth is expected to remain at 4% in 2026. This projection aligns with that of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which last month revised Pakistan’s growth forecast for fiscal year 2024-25 to 3%, up from 2.8% projected in September 2024. The ADB attributed the revised forecast to greater macroeconomic stability, which is expected to support recovery. It was also…
According to the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ending January 16, 2025, year-on-year inflation rose by 1.16%, marking the lowest rate in months and easing inflationary pressures in Pakistan. Data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed a weekly decrease of 0.39% in SPI, indicating lower prices in essential food items. Tomatoes saw the largest price drop, falling by 18.31%, followed by potatoes (-10.42%), onions (-10.01%), and eggs (-8.64%). Other notable declines included chicken (-2.17%), liquefied petroleum gas (-1.21%), and mustard oil (-0.67%). However, some items saw price hikes. Bananas posted the largest increase, rising by 3.22%,…
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times during an attempted burglary at his Bandra residence on the morning of January 16, 2025. The attack occurred around 2:30 a.m. when an intruder entered the home, demanding INR 1 crore. Saif confronted the assailant, who stabbed him multiple times before fleeing the scene. Saif sustained six injuries, including two deep cuts near his spinal cord and a minor injury to his neck. The assailant also injured the children’s nanny during the altercation. Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for emergency surgery, where doctors confirmed he is out of danger but…
Actor Kartik Aaryan has expressed his concern over the shocking stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan, which took place at his Bandra home on the morning of January 16, 2025. Speaking to Screen, Kartik shared, “It is scary, it is sad. This puts everyone in a very vulnerable state. This incident has shocked everyone. I hope he is doing well. I will pray for him and his family. I wish him a speedy recovery.” Although Kartik has not worked with Saif, he starred alongside Saif’s daughter, Sara Ali Khan, in Love Aaj Kal. Kartik also addressed the paparazzi culture and…
Actor-director Justin Baldoni has filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging undue influence over the production of It Ends With Us. Baldoni claims that Lively used her connections with Reynolds and Taylor Swift to pressure him into accepting significant rewrites of a crucial “rooftop scene” in the film. In his 179-page lawsuit, Baldoni details how Lively rewrote the scene in which her character, Lily Bloom, meets his character, Ryle Kincaid. Initially reluctant, Baldoni eventually agreed to review the changes. He recalls receiving a text from Lively after his initial resistance, saying, “Your reaction…
Selena Gomez and producer Benny Blanco have actively participated in the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts by volunteering their time. The duo distributed sandwiches and refreshments to first responders, including firefighters and police officers, who have been working tirelessly to combat the devastating fires. On Thursday, Gomez shared a video on Instagram showing their efforts and expressing gratitude for the emergency workers. “I’m grateful for these individuals,” she captioned the post. Dressed casually and wearing masks, Gomez and Blanco were seen actively ensuring that the frontline heroes were well-fed and hydrated. This effort is part of a broader wave of…
Jibraan Khan is fondly remembered for his role as Krishi, the son of Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan, in Karan Johar’s 2001 blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. On Thursday evening, Jibraan made a stylish appearance at the premiere of Azaad, a historical action film directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Dressed in a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black leather jacket, Jibraan posed for the paparazzi on the red carpet. When he spotted Kajol arriving at the venue, he immediately rushed to greet her. The two shared a warm hug and chatted briefly before parting ways. Kajol looked stunning in a…
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has finally broken her silence regarding the shocking stabbing incident involving her husband, Saif Ali Khan. The incident, which took place on January 16, 2025, at their Mumbai residence, has left fans and the film industry in deep shock. Kareena took to Instagram to address the situation with an emotional yet composed message. She expressed gratitude for the support and prayers her family has received and updated fans on Saif’s condition. “It’s been a challenging day for our family, and we are still trying to process it.” She also urged everyone to respect their privacy…
Popular Pakistani actress Komal Aziz recently shared the reasons behind her decision to stay single, sparking conversations across social media. During a question-and-answer session on her Instagram, a follower asked her, “Why are you not getting married?” Komal candidly explained that her decision is based on witnessing numerous unhappy marriages, particularly those involving independent women who face unnecessary restrictions. She expressed concern about the challenges women endure in such relationships and emphasized that her current single life is fulfilling. “Because I watch all of you being miserable in your marriages and inboxing single women like me while being married,” she…
