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IMF trims Pakistan’s FY26 growth forecast to 3.6%, below govt target of 4.2%

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July 30, 2025 (MLN): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.6% for the ongoing fiscal year 2025–26, falling short of the government’s ambitious 4.2% target. The forecast was issued in the Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook Update titled “Global Economy: Tenuous Resilience amid Persistent Uncertainty.” While the outlook for FY26 signals […]

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Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for July 28, 2025 – Bitcoin Tops $119K, Ethereum Nears $4,000 Amid Broad Crypto Market Recovery

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The crypto market staged a strong rebound, with overall gains across major sectors. Bitcoin climbed 0.9% to trade above $119K, recovering from recent declines and holding well below its all-time high of $123K set earlier this month. Ethereum rose 3%, reclaiming $3,900 mark and hitting a year-to-date peak. Other notable movers included BNB, which surged

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Pakistan orders special flight arrangements for pilgrims’ travel to Iran, Iraq

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday that Pakistani pilgrims will be prohibited from traveling by road to Iran and Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage due to concerns regarding public and national security. Pilgrims travel to Iraq for the chehlum observance — referred to as Arbaeen (40 in Arabic) — to honor the 40th day

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Govt bans land travel for Arbaeen pilgrims

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ISLAMABAD: Due to security issues in the volatile Balochistan province, the federal government has prohibited overland travel for Pakistani pilgrims going to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi affirmed the choice, indicating that it followed discussions with the Foreign Ministry, the government of Balochistan, and security agencies. The prohibition limits pilgrims to

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Nigeria beat Morocco to claim WAFCON title and complete Mission X.

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Nigeria Defeats Morocco to Clinch WAFCON Title and Complete ‘Mission X’ Nigeria’s national women’s football squad has triumphed at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), overcoming Morocco in an exhilarating final to claim the championship title and fulfill their highly awaited “Mission X” objective. In a demonstration of resolve, strategic discipline, and championship

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Ethereum News Today: Ether Social Media ‘Euphoria’ Hits Extreme Levels — Is a Price Correction Coming?

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Ethereum News Today: Ether Social Media ‘Euphoria’ Reaches Extreme Levels — Could a Price Correction Be Imminent? Investor sentiment regarding Ethereum (ETH) has significantly increased, as social media engagement reflects a surge of optimism that certain analysts are describing as “euphoric.” This increased enthusiasm, although indicative of robust market interest, has also raised worries among

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8 dead, 18 injured in bus accident on Islamabad-Lahore Motorway in Chakwal

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Tragic Bus Accident on Islamabad-Lahore Motorway Claims 8 Lives, Injures 18 in Chakwal Chakwal – An unfortunate road collision took place early Sunday morning on the Islamabad-Lahore Motorway close to Chakwal, claiming eight lives and injuring eighteen more individuals. Preliminary reports indicate that the passenger bus was heading to Lahore when it left the road

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Islamabad to Demolish All Encroachments on Nullahs

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Islamabad to Demolish All Encroachments on Nullahs In a critical step toward reinstating the natural flow of water bodies and guaranteeing public safety, the Islamabad authorities have revealed intentions to remove all illegal structures along the city’s nullahs (drainage channels). The effort addresses rising worries regarding the environmental dangers caused by these unlawful buildings, which

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Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin? Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz says sooner than you think

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Novogratz’s thoughts on Ethereum Replying to whether Novogratz chose to buy Bitcoin or Ether, he said that he already holds both. Then, he explained why he is betting on Ethereum these days. “It goes into price discovery if [Ether] takes out $4,000, so we feel kind of destined to at least knock on the 4,000

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Pakistan deputy PM says hopeful of finalizing US trade deal ‘in days’ Previous

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign minister and deputy prime minister, Ishaq Dar, stated on Friday that his nation is optimistic about concluding a trade agreement with the United States “in days.” Pakistan and the United States (US) have been in discussions following Washington’s announcement of a 29 percent “reciprocal tariff” on exports from Pakistan in April. Islamabad

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