Sheikh Nadeem sat on a plastic chair outside his bedding store in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, scrolling through his phone as he waited for customers he knew were not coming. Between rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts due to the US-Israel war on Iran, and government restrictions on opening hours aimed at saving electricity, he […]
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Lahore faces Eid travel chaos
With Eid approaching, a large number of travelers are heading to their hometowns, causing unusual congestion at Lahore’s bus terminals and intercity stands. Sources report that passengers are facing severe difficulties obtaining tickets, with long queues forming at several bus terminals. At the City Bus Terminal on Band Road, waiting for hours at ticket counters […]
Pakistan Faces Higher Inflation, IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that inflation in Pakistan could rise in the coming years. On Wednesday, the IMF projected inflation to climb from 4.5 percent to 6.3 percent. By June 2026, it could potentially reach 8.9 percent. The report highlights growing concerns over rising prices in the country. The IMF also released […]
Caritas Austria, FACES Pakistan dispatch relief goods for flood victims
LAHORE: FACES Pakistan and Caritas Austria, in a simple ceremony, dispatched a truck full of relief goods for the flood affectees. On this occasion, FACES Pakistan President Javed William said that the relief truck has ration bags, tents and mosquito nets containing essential items for 100 families. He said that before this most of work […]
Ankara faces new wave of biting sanctions, now from Europe
ANKARA: The European Council’s decision to impose sanctions on Turkey over its drilling activities in disputed offshore territories in the eastern Mediterranean has caused a political earthquake in the country. In the final declaration, the council said it would suspend civil aviation talks and “agree not to hold … further meetings of the EU-Turkey high-level […]
Venezuelan deputy faces trial for drone ‘hit’ attempt on Maduro
A Venezuelan politician accused of an attempt to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro using explosing drones will face trial after a court on Monday accepted charges against him, his lawyer said. Opposition lawmaker Juan Requesens faces 30 years in prison if found guilty of the brazen attempt to kill Maduro as he attended a military parade […]