Pakistan’s young batsman Haider Ali has finally breathed a sigh of relief after his suspension was revoked after British authorities’ decided there was not enough evidence to file a rape case. The joint decision by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) closed the case, handed back his passport, and allowed him…
On December 9, 2025, a massive fire gutted a seven-story office building in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman. The fire reportedly broke out around noon on the first floor of the building, which is a storage or testing area used by a company providing drone services. Within minutes,…
Sindh has seen a sharp rise in poliovirus outbreaks this year, raising urgent public health concerns. As provincial health officials recently highlighted, more than 75% of environmental (wastewater) samples tested since mid-2025 have tested positive for poliovirus, a rate the Sindh Health Department has described as “unprecedented.” The findings were presented at a high-level meeting…
As the end of the year approaches, observers of Pakistan’s financial markets and the ongoing IMF-backed economic program do not expect any change in policy rates. The next policy decision is expected to leave the base interest rate unchanged at 11%. About 70% of market participants believe the SBP will keep interest rates unchanged at…
Recently, the Punjab government took a major step to reduce the burden of serious illness for thousands of its citizens. In a December 2025 announcement, the state said it would issue special cards offering free treatment and surgery to heart disease and cancer patients. This could lead to major changes in access to essential healthcare…
In a pivotal turn of events in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, the United States and Ukraine have arrived at a consensus on a “refined peace framework” after rigorous negotiations surrounding a 28-point proposal from the U.S. The talks, held under significant diplomatic pressure, centred on resolving Ukraine’s security issues while exploring a possible avenue for…
In a devastating event in Peshawar, Pakistan, a coordinated assault was carried out by two suicide bombers and a gunman during a morning parade at the Federal Constabulary (FC) base. This attack resulted in the deaths of three officers and left 11 others wounded, spotlighting the ongoing security issues in the area. The quick reaction…
Fans were in awe of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s performance at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. Johnson was moved to tears when his most recent film, The Smashing Machine, a documentary on the life of MMA legend Mark Kerr, received a heartfelt 15-minute standing ovation. The reaction was evidence of the film’s impact and of…
Indonesia has thrown down the gauntlet in the high-stakes world of international sports, where harmony and fair play are meant to be paramount. Even as the international sports organization issues a warning against holding events in the country, the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world is defying pressure from the IOC. At the center of…
Plastic additives, which are widely found in everyday products, may be contributing to a hidden threat: male infertility, according to a new chapter in our global health narrative. A coalition of scientists and health professionals issued an urgent call to action on August 21, 2025, warning of the concerning decline in sperm counts associated with…
