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An Eventful ODI Series Pakistan vs West Indies; Who Will Win?

Hussain Ali
An Eventful ODI Series Pakistan vs West Indies; Who Will Win?

Gofrixty [06 August 2025] – Following an exciting T20I series, Pakistan and West Indies are gearing up for the 3-match ODI series set to get underway on August 8th, 2025 at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad. Both teams are keen to build the rhythm into Asia Cup and Champions Trophy respectively, so Pakistan could walk into this series as a bit of favourites. Pakistan thrashed West Indies in the T20I opener and looked better balanced and more competitive. Interestingly, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shaheen Afridi have been the ones…

Hajj 2026 Applications to Open on Monday 4 Aug

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Hajj 2026 Applications to Open on Monday 4 Aug

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the commencement of Hajj 2026 applications for registered pilgrims, with the collection of dues starting from Monday. According to the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, prospective pilgrims can submit their applications through designated banks and the official online portal. The registration process will follow a “first-come, first-served” policy for already registered applicants, who will be required to deposit their first installment between August 4 and 9. He mentioned that the Hajj 2026 package is expected to cost between Rs1.15 million…

Pakistan-Iran agree to boost trade volume to $10 billion

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Pakistan-Iran agree to boost trade volume to $10 billion

Pakistan-Iran agree to boost trade volume , including those for the energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of the Iranian president. Pakistan and Iran have signed agreements pledging to raise bilateral trade to $10 billion and committing to work more closely to eliminate the terrorism in favour of peace and prosperity in the region. “We have set a target of $10 billion in trade and hope to achieve it as soon as possible,” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said. The Iranian president said, “My deep…

Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Rockfall on Laila Peak in Pakistan

Hussain Ali
Laura Dahlmeier

Gofrixty [02 August 2025] – Laura Dahlmeier, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the biathlon, died on July 28, 2025 descending from mountaineering Laila Peak Pakistan. She was only 31. The accident happened while Laura and her climbing partner, Marina Eva Krauss, were descending the mountain’s steep slopes when they began rappelling from a height of about 6,096 meters (20,000 feet). On their way down, at about 5,700 meters (or roughly 18,700 feet), Laura was hit by a sudden rockfall. She fainted at once and there was not a sign…

US to Gain Access to Pakistan’s Oil Reserves.

Ahmed Raza
Pakistan’s Oil Reserves.

Gofrixty [31 July 2025] – US signs strategic energy agreement with Pakistan for exploration and extraction of oil reserves from untapped fields, officials say anked-upon-AFP Islamabad The United States has signed a strategic energy deal with Pakistan to look into and process oil reserves from the country’s untapped virgin fields, officials said Tuesday. The deal, concluded in Islamabad, paves the way for US energy corporations to work in parts of southern and western Pakistan where great untapped oil reserves are still to be exploited. Mark PhillipsThe deal finalised there when…

Imran Khan sons in Pakistan: PTI denies rumours

Romaan Khan
Imran Khan sons in Pakistan

Imran Khan sons in Pakistan became the focus of headlines after PTI strongly rejected claims that Imran had stopped Sulaiman, 28, and Kasim, 26, from visiting or joining political activities. Party leaders confirmed the brothers would come to Pakistan and announce the dates soon. Moreover, family sources said plans remain flexible for security reasons. PTI information secretary Waqas Akram urged the media to quote Imran accurately and avoid twisting his statements. He added that the children informed their father of their plans instead of seeking permission. Furthermore, he called the…

Donkey Meat Seized in Islamabad: IFA Uncovers Illegal Meat Network

Romaan Khan
Donkey meat seized in Islamabad

Donkey meat seized in Islamabad during an unexpected raid has triggered serious concerns throughout the capital. The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) uncovered around 1,000kg of donkey meat from a farmhouse in Tarnol, along with over 50 live donkeys, pointing to a well-organized illegal operation. To begin with, IFA Deputy Director Dr. Tahira Siddique led the raid and arrested a foreign national who ran the illegal business. Officials believe the meat targeted foreign nationals and upscale restaurants in Islamabad. Furthermore, the team discovered professional packaging on-site, indicating clear intentions to export…

Pakistan-US Mineral Deal Nears Completion Amid Renewed Diplomatic Ties

Romaan Khan
Pakistan-US Mineral Deal

Pakistan-US mineral deal is set to mark a turning point in bilateral relations. During a breakthrough meeting in Washington, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reignited diplomatic momentum by discussing trade, investment, and regional security. This was the first high-level talk between the two nations’ foreign ministers in three years. Both sides praised the recent US role in easing tensions between India and Pakistan, highlighting its contribution to avoiding a dangerous military escalation. Also Read: The biggest highlight? A major mineral extraction deal between the…

Honour Killing in Rawalpindi Uncovered After Secret Burial

Romaan Khan
Honour Killing in Rawalpindi

Honour killing in Rawalpindi has come to light in the Pirwadhai area, where a man allegedly murdered his wife with the help of relatives and buried her body in secrecy. According to police, the husband, Zia, initially reported his wife missing on July 11. He claimed she left home with cash and jewellery after a minor dispute. However, things took a dark turn when investigators discovered she had reportedly married another man named Usman while still legally married to Zia. Also Read: As police looked deeper into the case, they…

Court sends 13 PTI supporters to six months in prison over protests

Ahmed Raza
Islamabad: The courts in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday have sentenced 13 supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to six months

Gofrixty [25 July 2025] – Islamabad: The courts in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday have sentenced 13 supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to six months’ imprisonment. These were supporters who had participated in the November 2022 riots in various locations in the capital. The police detained them on charges of damaging property, obstructing roads and refusing to obey Section 144, which prohibits large public gatherings. The protests were triggered after PTI leaders appealed for nationwide demonstrations against the government decision. Protesters threw stones at police and blocked major roads, and there…