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Pakistan received $3.21 billion in remittances during July, the first month of the current fiscal year, maintaining the monthly average of over $3 billion, according to official data. Despite the strong inflow, remittances saw a 7 percent decline year-on-year and a month-on-month drop of $190 million. Country-wise breakdown shows that the highest remittances came from Saudi Arabia, amounting to $820 million. It was followed by $665 million from the UAE, $450 million from the UK, and $270 million from the United States. The sustained inflow highlights the crucial role of overseas Pakistanis in supporting the country’s economy amid ongoing financial…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On August 6, 2025, the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries continued its work in plenary sessions. The main topics of discussion on the second day of the Forum were the possibilities of overcoming obstacles to the further socio-economic development of LLDCs due to isolation from world markets. During the plenary sessions, it was noted that the Conference is an important stage in promoting a global dialogue on equal opportunities. With the main emphasis on the problems faced by landlocked developing countries, speakers from the Forum member states acquainted the audience with national priorities…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On August 5, 2025, the opening and first plenary session of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries took place in the Avaza National Tourist Zone under the chairmanship of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The Forum was attended by heads of state and government, high-ranking officials from over 100 countries, about 50 international organizations, and representatives of over 20 leading companies. Over 160 media representatives from about 40 countries gathered in Avaza to widely cover the current significant event. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, as the current Chairman of the Forum, declared the Conference open…

The record-breaking spree continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossing the 146,000 level amid a gain of nearly 700 points during the opening hours of trading on Friday. At 9:30am, the benchmark index was hovering at 146,337.85 level, an increase of 690.72 points or 0.47%. Buying interest was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs, and refineries. Index-heavy stocks, including ARL, NRL, PSO, SNGPL, SSGC, MARI, OGDC, POL, and PPL, traded in the green.

Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) and the Shia Ulema Council have announced the postponement of the Arbaeen march after successful negotiations with the government. Both sides reached an agreement on seven key points. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, speaking to the media, said road travel for pilgrims is not possible due to the current security situation. Minister of State Talal Chaudhry added that the government will facilitate pilgrims by offering discounted air tickets. He also said Pakistan has approached Iraqi authorities to seek a 60-day extension on visas for pilgrims. Flights to Iraq are expected to resume within the next two to three…

National Seismic Monitoring Centre has categorized Pakistan into three distinct earthquake risk zones, based on proximity to fault lines, tsunami threats, and areas where tremors are frequently felt. More than a dozen cities are located directly on or very close to active fault lines. These high-risk areas include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Abbottabad. Experts consider these cities especially vulnerable to seismic activity. Another category covers tsunami-prone regions, including coastal areas such as Karachi, Gwadar, and Ormara. These zones face potential threats due to their location along the Arabian Sea. The third category consists of regions where tremors are regularly felt…

After months of silence, Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed that ‘The Batman 2’ will start filming in spring 2026, putting fans at ease following the movie’s repeated delays. CEO David Zaslav broke the news in a shareholder letter, offering long-awaited updates on the DC franchise’s next phase, including several upcoming films and series under James Gunn’s leadership. Production plans for ‘the batman 2’ finally revealed ‘The Batman 2’ — the sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2022 noir-inspired superhero hit — has been delayed three times, with its original release date pushed from October 2025 to 2026, and again to 2027.…

OpenAI has officially rolled out GPT-5, the most advanced version of its language model yet — and the biggest surprise? It’s now available for free to all ChatGPT users. Unveiled during a packed livestream by CEO Sam Altman, GPT-5 represents a major leap in AI capabilities, with improved reasoning, lower hallucination rates, better memory, real-world integrations, and deeper personalization. This launch moves ChatGPT closer to becoming not just a chatbot, but a real digital assistant that adapts to your style, handles tasks, and understands context like never before. GPT-5: More than just faster or bigger While GPT-4 was powerful, GPT-5…

President Donald Trump said Thursday that a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy isn’t required before his upcoming summit with the Russian leader, setting the stage for a potential high-stakes encounter aimed at ending the Ukraine war. In a clear shift from earlier White House messaging, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not need to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before any Trump-Putin talks. “No, he doesn’t,” Trump said when asked whether the Zelenskyy meeting was a condition. This comes just hours after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated a…

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a controversial plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to militarily occupy Gaza City drawing sharp international criticism and fears of a humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged Palestinian enclave. In a statement early Friday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed that the security cabinet approved Netanyahu’s proposal for the “defeat of Hamas,” instructing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for full military control of Gaza City while supposedly ensuring humanitarian aid to civilians outside active combat zones. “The IDF will prepare for the takeover of Gaza City while ensuring the provision of humanitarian aid to…