Monthly Remittances Dip, Annual Growth Remains

    By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025

    Overseas Pakistanis sent home $3.2 billion in November, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. While monthly remittances fell, annual inflows continued to show strong growth, reflecting confidence supported by a stable exchange rate. The SBP reported a 6.7% month-on-month decline in remittances, which experts attributed to fewer dollars arriving from Gulf…

    Gold Falls Sharply Across Pakistan Markets

    By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025

    Gold prices in Pakistan dropped sharply on Tuesday after the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association announced a fall in domestic rates. The association said 24K gold per tola fell by Rs1,900, settling at Rs441,862. Updated rates for 09 December 2025 show 24K gold at Rs378,825 per 10 grams, down by Rs1,629, and 22K…

    3 Idiots Sequel Reunites Original Cast

    By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025

    Fifteen years after becoming a cultural phenomenon, 3 Idiots is reportedly returning again with a sequel featuring its beloved on-screen principal cast. Reports say Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi will reunite under Rajkumar Hirani’s direction and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s production. A new report suggests the sequel will act as a…

    Google Launches Pixel 9 Pro Repair Program

    By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025

    Google has announced a repair and warranty initiative for its Pixel 9 Pro series, addressing display issues and extending Fold coverage for affected devices. The Extended Repair Program covers select Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL devices experiencing vertical lines or display flickering problems. Google said a limited number of devices may show…

    One UI 8.5 Beta Reaches Galaxy S25 Users

    By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025

    Samsung has widened the rollout of its One UI 8.5 beta program to the United States, giving Galaxy S25 users access to its latest software based on Android 16. The update was previously introduced in Europe and South Korea. The first One UI 8.5 beta is available for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy…

    US-Pakistan education ties strengthened with USEFP

    By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

    U.S. Embassy Islamabad’s Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie A. Baker joined Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar as they inaugurated a new purpose-built building of the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) in Islamabad, marking a major milestone in the longstanding U.S.-Pakistan educational partnership. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright…

    US Support Sought for Surplus Power Package Boost

    By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

    Federal Minister for Power, Mr. Awais Ahmed Leghari, held a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Natalie Baker, to discuss ongoing reforms, future collaboration, and investment opportunities in Pakistan’s power sector. During the meeting, Mr. Awais Leghari requested the Ambassador’s support in engaging U.S.-based multilateral development partners and international financial institutions, including the…

    Winter Gas Supply Improves, Malik Urges Swift Action

    By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

    On the directions of the Prime Minister, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Parvez Malik chaired a meeting today to review the overall gas supply situation with onset of winter months and assess the performance of the complaint redressal mechanisms at the Sui gas companies. Managing Directors of SNGPL and SSGC briefed the meeting in detail,…

    PCB Asks Australia to Expand T20I Series

    By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked Cricket Australia (CA) to expand the upcoming T20I series from three matches to five, aiming for extra preparation. The board believes a five-match series will give leading Pakistani players more match practice ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Australia had reportedly asked Pakistan not to recall…

    Pakistan Seeks Private Investment in Power Sector

    By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

    Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Mr. Frederic Ribieras, CEO of GE Vernova’s Hydro Power, to discuss Pakistan’s clean energy transition, private-sector investment, and collaboration in hydropower and energy storage. The Minister reiterated the Government’s shift toward a market-driven power sector, noting that future power generation will be led by…