For the year 2025, Pakistan's total Hajj quota has been set at 179,210 pilgrims, with an equal distribution between the government and private sectors, allocating 89,605 seats to each. Saudi Arabia ...
CPI inflation in Pakistan slows to 2.41%, sharpest decline in nine years
Inflation drops sharply to 2.41% in January, down from 4.1% in December and 28.3% a year ago, signaling relief.
Pakistan’s fertility rate drops significantly
A recent World Fertility Report by the United Nations highlights a significant decline in Pakistan's fertility rate, falling from six live births per woman in 1994 to 3.6 in 2024.The report ...
Here’s Why Imam ul Haq Was Left Out of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy Squad
Imam ul Haq has missed out on being part of Pakistan's squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy with mystery surrounding reasons for exclusion ...
India asks whether global tax deal can work after US withdrawal
India is assessing whether a global corporate tax deal agreed between 140 nations can work following U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the landmark 2021 arrangement, a senior bureaucrat in ...
India’s January factory activity growth hit six-month high, PMI shows
India's factory activity started 2025 on a positive note, growing at the quickest pace in six months in January largely buoyed by resilient demand and strong output, a private survey showed on Monday, ...
Taiwan offers to help firms move production to the U.S., Southeast Asia or India as Trump threatens tariffs
The region's economic ministry said its setting up a consultation hotline and consultation services for affected firms.
For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains
President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing.
US Quietly Arms Key Treaty Ally Near China
The Chinese military has frequently dispatched air and naval forces around Japan's islands, which form part of a blockade known as the first island chain against China. The nuclear-armed North Korea has continued its missile tests, which targeted the waters near Japan.
Pakistan police officer killed as polio vaccination drive starts: police
A Pakistan police officer travelling to guard polio vaccinators was shot dead Monday, police said, on the first day of a nationwide immunisation effort after a year of rising cases.