The Pakistani government has discontinued its fuel subsidy program for motorcyclists, small farmers, and public transport providers, citing a significant drop in global petroleum prices. The decision, approved by the prime minister, follows a cooling of international oil markets after the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end a three-month conflict. According to the … Read more
Paris Fashion Week Men’s returns on June 23, featuring 33 shows and 37 presentations for the Spring/Summer 2027 season. The schedule highlights Michael Rider’s menswear debut for Celine, Sarah Burton’s first Givenchy presentation, and a strategic push by Kering to double its men’s business by 2030. How is climate change affecting fashion week schedules? Luxury … Read more
Alexander McQueen will return to the London Fashion Week official schedule for its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, the fashion house announced today. The move marks the first time the brand has held a show in its home city since creative director Seán McGirr assumed his role in 2024. According to a statement from CEO Gianfranco D’Attis, … Read more
The “Islamabad Memorandum,” a recently signed agreement between the United States and Iran, has entered a period of extreme volatility as planned peace talks in Switzerland were abruptly cancelled on June 19, 2026. While the deal aims to de-escalate a four-month regional conflict, ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and internal political resistance in … Read more
The Balochistan government announced on Friday that Dr. Mahnoor Naseer, a physician critically injured in an acid attack at Quetta’s Civil Sandeman Hospital, will be transferred to the United States for specialized medical care. The decision follows a targeted assault on the doctor while she was on duty in the hospital’s surgical ward last week. … Read more
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan announced Wednesday that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the largest party in the regional assembly with 11 seats. The final results, confirmed 10 days after polling, follow the resolution of outstanding election petitions, with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) securing six seats as the second-largest … Read more
Why Indian Designers Are Shifting Focus to Paris Indian designers are increasingly leveraging Paris Couture Week to elevate their global profiles, according to Hanan Besovic, a US-based digital fashion commentator. “There is more awareness of the role that Indian artisans play in Western haute couture, but I think it’s just the start of the conversation,” … Read more
Scammers are impersonating authorities and bank staff to trick victims into leaving bank cards and PINs in their letterboxes, a practice that has resulted in thousands of dollars being drained from personal accounts. According to police, this nationwide trend involves criminals gaining trust by claiming a victim’s account is compromised, leading to significant financial loss … Read more
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for an end to protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) following clashes that resulted in at least seven deaths. Speaking on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, Bhutto-Zardari urged demonstrators to seek a “peaceful conclusion” to the unrest, citing concerns that the instability undermines both the Kashmiri … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated on Monday that party founder Imran Khan was transported from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for medical treatment and subsequently returned to custody. The party is now calling for the former prime minister to be moved to a hospital for supervised … Read more