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Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have begun their second half-yearly economic review talks, where officials briefed the mission on growth, inflation, remittances, exports, and flood-related losses. Provincial governments also joined the discussions, with Punjab citing floods as the reason for not identifying its budget surplus. The ongoing talks between Pakistan and the IMF aim to review the country’s macroeconomic performance. According to officials, the growth rate is likely to remain between 3.7 and 4 percent, slightly below the 4.2 percent target set in the federal budget. Inflation is projected at 7 percent for the fiscal year, while September’s…

Bollywood’s beloved couple, Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja, are all set to embrace parenthood once again. A source close to the actress revealed that Sonam is currently in her second trimester, and the couple is expected to make an official announcement soon. Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja’s growing family Sonam Kapoor tied the knot with businessman Anand Ahuja on May 8, 2018, in a grand wedding ceremony in Mumbai attended by Bollywood’s biggest stars. Four years later, on August 20, 2022, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Vayu Kapoor Ahuja. At the time, Sonam had shared a…

A video of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir enjoying homemade Bangladeshi food at the house of popular YouTuber Iftikhar Rafsan has gone viral on social media, attracting over one million views in a short time. Hania Aamir is currently in Bangladesh, where she is attending several promotional events. Alongside these appearances, her candid moments in the country are winning hearts online. During her trip, she accepted an invitation to Iftikhar Rafsan’s home, where she met his family and shared a traditional meal. The video capturing this interaction quickly gained traction on YouTube. Viral video highlights In the video, Hania can be…

Actress Sydney Sweeney and music mogul Scooter Braun appear to be taking their relationship to the next level, with insiders confirming that the pair are now “full on.” The 28-year-old Euphoria actress and the 44-year-old talent manager have been spotted together several times in recent weeks, fueling speculation about their growing bond. “They are full on,” a source told Page Six. “It’s not a casual relationship. It’s game on, it’s full throttle. They are together.” On Sunday, the couple was seen holding hands at Universal Studios Hollywood, joined by Sweeney’s parents in what looked like a family double date. Just a day earlier,…

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing a revenue shortfall of Rs198 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, official sources confirmed on Wednesday. From July to September, FBR collected Rs2,885 billion against the target of Rs3,083 billion. The biggest dent came in September alone, when collections fell short by Rs138 billion. Against a target of Rs1,368 billion for the month, the FBR managed to collect Rs1,230 billion, according to sources. Officials say the final figures for September are expected in the coming days, with a possibility of some reduction in the reported shortfall. Despite the…

The United States government has officially entered a shutdown, its 15th since 1981, after sharp partisan divisions blocked a funding deal in Congress. The closure, which began Wednesday, is expected to furlough 750,000 federal employees, disrupt key services, and cost the economy $400 million per day. The deadlock will immediately halt the release of the closely watched September jobs report, slow air travel, suspend scientific research, withhold pay from U.S. troops, and freeze thousands of federal programs. Independent analysts warn the standoff could last longer than previous shutdowns, intensifying economic and social strain. At the heart of the dispute is…

A senior Hamas figure has told the BBC that the group is unlikely to accept United States President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan, arguing it “serves Israel’s interests” and “ignores those of the Palestinian people.” The official said Hamas is not prepared to disarm or surrender its weapons—one of the central conditions of Trump’s 20-point framework. The group also opposes the deployment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, calling it “a new form of occupation.” While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the plan during talks in Washington, Hamas has yet to deliver a formal response. Qatar’s foreign ministry…

United States President Donald Trump has given Hamas “three or four days” to respond to his Gaza ceasefire plan, warning that failure to accept it could have grave consequences. The proposal, already backed by Israel and some Arab states, lays out a framework for ending the two-year war in Gaza. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said Hamas must decide quickly. “Hamas is either going to be doing it or not, and if it’s not, it’s going to be a very sad end,” the US president remarked. Asked whether there was space for negotiation, he replied: “Not much.”…

At least 26 people have been killed and nearly 150 injured after a strong earthquake struck off the central Philippine island of Cebu late Tuesday, toppling buildings, cutting power, and sending terrified residents rushing into the streets. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the magnitude 6.9 quake hit at 9:59 pm local time (13:59 GMT) near the northern tip of Cebu Island, close to Bogo City, which has a population of about 90,000. The initial tremor was followed by at least four aftershocks above magnitude 5, intensifying fears in the region. By early Wednesday, the Philippines’ National Disaster Risk…

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and US President Donald Trump used a Pentagon gathering last week to criticize top U.S. military leaders and outline controversial new priorities. Hegseth, who has overseen widespread shake-ups since Trump took office, opened the event by blasting what he called a “woke” Pentagon. “Foolish and reckless political leaders set the wrong compass heading and we lost our way,” he declared. “But not anymore.” He defended his decision to fire senior officers, including the military’s top general, who is Black, and the Navy’s top admiral, who is a woman, saying they represented a broken…