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Maria Imran is a human rights and social policy writer focusing on parliamentary reforms and gender equality. She highlights social issues and advocates for fair policy change.

Maria Imran

Maria Imran is a human rights and social policy writer focusing on parliamentary reforms and gender equality. She highlights social issues and advocates for fair policy change.

State Bank Of Pakistan Raises Policy Rate By 50 Basis Points To 12% 

State Bank Of Pakistan Raises Policy Rate By 50 Basis Points To 12% 

The SBP raises policy rate settings by 50 basis points to 12% from 11.5% in a decision announced on 26 October 2026. The new rate will come into effect on 27 October. There was a

Locally Assembled Jaecoo J5 Electric SUV Revealed In Pakistan 

Locally Assembled Jaecoo J5 Electric SUV Revealed In Pakistan 

The Jaecoo J5 electric SUV has been revealed in Pakistan in completely knocked-down form, adding a fully electric option beside the hybrid J5 already sold in the market. The circulating specification describes a Premium Plus

Mecca Defence Alliance Members Meet In Tehran To Ease Iran-US And Yemen Tensions 

Mecca Defence Alliance Members Meet In Tehran To Ease Iran-US And Yemen Tensions 

The Mecca Defence Alliance has taken its diplomacy to Tehran, where officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are discussing regional security amid threats of new US strikes on Iran. Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin

Rally Held In Islamabad To Mark Kashmir Black Day

Rally Held In Islamabad To Mark Kashmir Black Day

Kashmiris observed the 79th anniversary of Kashmir Black Day rally and held a solidarity walk on October 27, 2026, on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad. It marks the 1947 landing of Indian forces in Srinagar and

Brazil’s President Lula Wins Fourth Term In Dramatic Political Comeback

Brazil’s President Lula Wins Fourth Term In Dramatic Political Comeback

Lula wins fourth term as Brazil’s president after defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in the run-off, taking 51.79% of the votes. He is the first president since the return to civilian rule in 1985 to

Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Protests Against Petroleum Levy 

Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Protests Against Petroleum Levy 

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has announced it will hold petroleum levy protests. Sit-ins have been planned simultaneously in 150 cities on Friday. Party chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, at a meeting in Karachi, called on the government

Musadik Malik Calls For Global Cooperation On Glacier Research Amid Climate Risks 

Musadik Malik Calls For Global Cooperation On Glacier Research Amid Climate Risks 

Musadik Malik glacier research was at the heart of the Pre-COP31 Dialogue in Islamabad, where the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination called for global cooperation on glacier and mountain science. The event,

Meghan Markle’s Father Thomas Markle Reportedly Under Investigation Over Child Abuse Allegations 

Meghan Markle’s Father Thomas Markle Reportedly Under Investigation Over Child Abuse Allegations 

The Thomas Markle investigation is being carried out by police in the Philippines, who confirmed last week that they are examining allegations involving the 82-year-old father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The material was reportedly

Pakistan’s Economy Shows Improvement In First Quarter Of Current Fiscal Year 

Pakistan’s Economy Shows Improvement In First Quarter Of Current Fiscal Year 

The Pakistan economy improvement witnessed an increase during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27, July-September 2026, with the external buffers strengthening and inflows increasing, according to a scorecard circulated by Adviser to the

Former Pakistan Army Chief General Abdul Waheed Kakar Passes Away In Rawalpindi 

Former Pakistan Army Chief General Abdul Waheed Kakar Passes Away In Rawalpindi 

Gen Abdul Waheed Kakar, a former chief of army staff, passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday, the military’s media wing said. The Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed the news in an official statement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDM30_88VvQ Gen Abdul