The boom-bust fallacy
Listen to article BRUSSELS: The fear of boom and bust cycles, unique to our policymakers, once the economy exceeds an annual growth rate of more than 4%, thus leading to a balance of payments crisis, is a fallacy. Before concluding on this misconception, one needs to understand what constitutes the definition of gross domestic product (GDP). Keynesian […]
Will tariffs catalyse renaissance?
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: After witnessing rapid transformations on the global economic landscape in recent years – particularly in 2025 following Donald Trump’s re-election as US President – I find myself rephrasing an old Chinese proverb to better capture today’s reality: “When America sneezes, the world catches a cold.” In 2025, that cold has morphed into a […]
All 130 passengers rescued after boat runs aground in KP’s Haripur: official – Pakistan
All 130 passengers stranded after a boat ran aground near Tarbela Dam in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hazara Division were rescued safely, the deputy commissioner said. Haripur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shauzab Abbas said, “All passengers have been rescued successfully.” Earlier today, DC Abbas said that a rescue operation was underway to bring back […]
Mandi Bahauddin Press Club demolished without notice, says president – Pakistan
The Mandi Bahauddin Press Club was demolished in the early hours of Sunday morning, “without any prior notice or warning from the district administration”, the press club president said. Mandi Bahauddin Press Club President, Zaheer Khan, said that the club received no demolition notice from the district administration, and the demolition itself took place at […]
Suparco calls scientists for experiment proposals ahead of first manned mission to CSS
Listen to article Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), has called on scientists, researchers, and students to submit experimental proposals for its first-ever manned mission to the China Space Station (CSS), scheduled for 2026. In a significant step towards advancing space science and international collaboration, SUPARCO is inviting ideas for experiments to be conducted in […]
Siraj stars as GT dominate SRH to claim third consecutive victory
Listen to article Gujarat Titans(GT) continued their impressive form in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), securing a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) on Sunday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Chasing a modest target of 153, Gujarat Titans reached the mark in 16.4 overs, losing three wickets in the process. Despite a shaky start with […]
An anguished, frustrated and dejected IAF chief
Listen to article While speaking to Rahul Kanwal and Gaurav Sawant, the News Director and the Managing Editor of India Today respectively, at India Today Conclave 2025 on 23 January 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Amar Preet Singh expressed his objective but candid views on a host of sensitive yet significant […]
Examples of the revival of the Islamic state
Listen to article There are several countries engaged in attempting to bring Islam, the religion followed by the majority of their populations, into governance. Last week, I discussed in this space why Pakistan, created as a Muslim state by its founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was not meant to be a religious state. I t was created as […]
At least 22 dead as floods devastate Congo’s capital, Kinshasa
Listen to article At least 22 people have died following torrential rains that triggered major flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to authorities. The disaster has paralysed transport in the city of nearly 17 million people and severed access to the country’s main airport. The downpours, which began late Friday and […]
8 terrorists killed as infiltration attempt on Pak-Afghan border thwarted in North Waziristan: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces killed eight terrorists and injured another four as they thwarted an infiltration attempt on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Sunday. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities over the past year, especially in KP and Balochistan, after the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban […]