Food, housing consume 63% of household spending in Pakistan

[ Double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and IMF conditions deepen pressure on middle-income households Pakistanis spent nearly two out of every three rupees on food and housing related expenses, while reliance on foreign remittances and financial assistance increased to support household spending, according to a new government survey. The Household Integrated Economic Survey 2024 to 2025, … Read more

Pakistan, allies urge aid for Gaza; reiterates support for China on Taiwan

Nearly 1.9 million in Gaza at risk amid inadequate shelters, severe winter conditions Police officers stand guard at the main entry gate of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the United Arab Emirates expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation … Read more

What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window

Salah’s future remains uncertain following his public outburst at being dropped by Slot Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in action during training. Photo: REUTERS MANCHESTER: The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season’s Champions League or just survive in the … Read more

Asma Abbas slams media for twisting sister Bushra Ansari’s words on Feroze Khan

Veteran Pakistani actress Asma Abbas has strongly criticized social media platforms for spreading misleading and sensational content involving her sister, Bushra Ansari, and actor Feroze Khan. Speaking out, Asma Abbas explained that Bushra Ansari’s innocent and affectionate remarks were deliberately taken out of context to create controversy. In a clip, Bushra, who is currently filming … Read more