KARACHI: In a strategic move to strengthen its squad ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, Pakistan’s women’s football team is set to include more diaspora players in the squad, sources familiar with the selection process told Geo. The decision reflects the management’s push to field a more competitive side in the upcoming tournament. The…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to raise the cash withdrawal threshold for non-filers to Rs75,000 from Rs50,000, aiming to provide relief to middle-income bank users, The News reported on Saturday. Under revised budget proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025-26, withdrawals exceeding the new limit will be subject to a higher 0.8% advance tax, up from 0.6%…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned Israeli aggression against Iran, expressing full solidarity with the government and people in the neighbouring country. The foreign minister conveyed Pakistan’s concerns and condolences during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi. According to the Foreign Office, Dar vehemently condemned the…
The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) exudes rare confidence — a quality that has helped it soar to great heights in a short period. Established in March this year, the council is led by State Minister for Crypto and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Crypto, Bilal bin Saqib, who also serves as…
For US President Donald Trump, few goals on the world stage have been more explicit — he will not drag the country into another “forever war.” Yet Israel’s massive strikes on Iran will test that promise as never before, potentially setting up a showdown with his base as Trump decides how much support the US…
UNITED NATIONS: The United States has warned Iran of “dire” repercussions if it attacked its citizens, military bases and other infrastructure in the region amid escalation with American ally, Israel. “Our absolute, foremost priority is the protection of US citizens, personnel, and forces in the region,” Anadoglu Agency quoted US Senior Bureau Official of the Bureau of…
Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities constitute a “grave danger and a serious threat” to peace, security, and stability across the entire region and beyond, Pakistan told the Security Council during an emergency session convened on Friday. The 15-member Council cleared its original schedule to address the rapidly evolving crisis. It also heard…
BRUSSELS: Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned on Saturday that tensions between Pakistan and India will continue to increase without dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. “The region is not as safe as it was before the conflict with India, which always runs away from negotiations [with Pakistan],” Bilawal…
After a year of war between Israel and Hamas, the conflict in the Middle East continues to dominate the world’s attention. But it’s impossible to understand the headlines without knowing the history. The “Holy Land”—a moniker that Israelis and Palestinians share for their beloved region—has been mired in conflict for more than a century. When the…
We all know those mornings when a glance in the mirror reveals dark circles and tired eyes that no amount of coffee can fix. While pricey creams and concealers are the usual go-tos, what if the solution was already hiding in your pantry? That’s right—one unexpected kitchen staple might be the secret to a fresher…
