Taimoor Khan Civilian gun ownership is rapidly increasing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with experts linking the trend to rising insecurity, fear of violence, deep-rooted social traditions, and the state’s growing reliance on arms licensing as a source of revenue. Official data show that between January 2024 and March 2026, more than 400,000 people applied for arms…
A possible breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran, reportedly mediated by Pakistan, could be announced within hours, according to claims circulating from sources cited by Al Arabiya.According to the reported draft terms, the proposed agreement includes an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire covering land, sea and air operations. Both sides would also commit to…
Riaz Hussain Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened fears of disruptions to energy supplies, while stock markets across Asia — including Pakistan — came under renewed pressure.Brent crude rose by $2.01, or 1.84 per cent, to reach $111.27 per barrel during early trading after touching its…
By Riaz Hussain Peshwar: Pakistan’s economy posted stronger growth during the current fiscal year, with the country’s overall economic size reaching $452.1 billion and major sectors showing steady recovery, according to fresh estimates approved by the National Accounts Committee (NAC) on Wednesday.The committee provisionally estimated the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 3.7 per…
By Riaz Hussain : May 3, 2026 — World Press Freedom Day – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Pakistan’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to protecting press freedom, even as concerns mount over increasing regulatory pressures, legal constraints, and rising threats to journalists across the country. In separate messages, President Asif Ali Zardari…
