Pakistan secures $2 billion Saudi deposit as kingdom pledges additional $3 billion support
The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that the country has received $2 billion in deposits from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with funds…
Nepal’s Dating Scene Pivots to In-Person: Mixers Replace Apps as Connection Tool for Queer Communities
A shift toward physical meetups is reshaping how young people in Kathmandu approach romantic connection, with dating mixers emerging as alternatives to smartphone-based applications. These…
Nepal’s Air Quality Crisis Accelerates Skin Ageing and Health Complications Across Urban Centers
Air pollution in Nepal’s major urban centres is not merely a respiratory health concern—it is visibly ageing skin, triggering widespread acne outbreaks, and causing dermatalogical…
Pakistan Signals Imminent Breakthrough in Iran Nuclear Negotiations, Sources Say
Pakistan is expecting a major breakthrough in negotiations related to Iran’s nuclear programme, according to sources who spoke with Al Jazeera on Wednesday. The announcement…
Roma Riaz to Represent Pakistan at Cannes Film Festival as Miss Universe Pakistan 2025
Roma Riaz, crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2025, is set to make her international debut at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant moment for Pakistani…
Fawad Khan and Ayeza Khan Set for First On-Screen Pairing in Nadeem Baig Film Targeting 2027 Release
Pakistani television stars Fawad Khan and Ayeza Khan are set to collaborate for the first time in a feature film directed by Nadeem Baig, marking…
Pakistan warns prolonged Iran-US conflict poses serious economic risks amid diplomatic push
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has issued a stark warning that an extended conflict between Iran and the United States would inflict serious financial consequences…
Pakistan Intensifies Shuttle Diplomacy as PM Visits Gulf States, Military Chief Heads to Tehran
Pakistan’s civil and military leadership launched coordinated diplomatic missions across the Middle East on Wednesday as the White House signaled optimism about hosting a second…
Former Nepalese Minister Deepak Khadka Faces Dual Investigations for Corruption and Tax Evasion
Deepak Khadka, a former minister in Nepal’s government, is now the subject of formal investigations into allegations of corruption and tax evasion, after authorities referred…
South Asia braces for subdued monsoon as super El Niño expected to peak by late summer
Pakistan’s meteorological authorities are warning that the Indian subcontinent faces a significantly weakened monsoon season this summer, with a powerful El Niño weather phenomenon expected…