Overseas Pakistanis remit record $38.3bln in FY2024-25

It marks significant 27 percent increase compared to the previous year Overseas Pakistanis have sent a record-breaking $38.3 billion in remittances during the financial year 2024-25 marking a significant 27 percent increase compared to the previous year. According to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the surge in remittances reflects growing confidence…

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Trump warns of ‘surprise’ moves against Russia, slams Putin

Says Russian president killing his and their soldiers United States President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the continued war in Ukraine, suggesting that his administration is considering imposing further sanctions on Moscow. Speaking during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Trump accused Putin of being disingenuous…

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India faces backlash after blocking international media accounts on X

Reuters accounts restored, but broader censorship concerns persist India came under sharp criticism on Tuesday after X, formerly known as Twitter, disclosed that the Indian government had ordered the blocking of over 2,000 accounts earlier this month, including two belonging to international news agency Reuters. In a statement issued on Tuesday, X said the Indian…

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Trump administration faces MAGA backlash over Epstein case findings

Memo states that Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while in federal custody US President Donald Trump’s administration is facing mounting criticism from his staunch “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) supporters after the Department of Justice (DOJ) formally dismissed longstanding conspiracy theories linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a…

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US rejects India’s claim of bilateral ceasefire with Pakistan

US State Dept spox says Trump’s dealings are transparent and clear The United States has firmly rejected India’s assertion that Washington played no role in facilitating the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, during a routine press briefing in Washington, stated that “we stopped the war between Pakistan…

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Two pilots killed as Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan

Authorities recover bodies from debris A Jaguar training aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a routine operational flight in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday resulting in the deaths of both pilots onboard, the IAF confirmed. According to an official statement, the two-seater fighter jet went down near Bhanuda village, with debris scattered…

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