Faraz Ali Ansari, Author at Focus Pakistan

Faraz Ali Ansari

Air Canada pilot fraud case involving former captain Geoffrey Wall, who allegedly flew more than 900 flights over 17 years without the required airline transport licence.

Pilot Flew Airliners 17 Years Without License, Finally Arrested

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-10

TORONTO: Geoffrey Wall, the ex-Air Canada pilot captain, was arrested by Canadian authorities on June 1 following a four-month-long probe that found him piloting over 900 passenger planes for about 17 years with fake pilot documents, resulting in his earning close to 3 million Canadian dollars through illegitimate earnings. Charges against Wall, who is 59 ... Read more

Baldia Town Factory Case as the Supreme Court acquits Rehman Bhola and Zubair Charya, overturning death sentences in the Ali Enterprises fire tragedy.

Supreme Court Acquits Rehman Bhola, Zubair Chariya in Baldia Town Factory Fire Case

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-10

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday, acquitted Abdul Rehman ‘Bhola’ and Zubair ‘Charya’ in the case involving the Baldia Town factory fire incident, setting aside death penalties that two courts had awarded them in what was one of the most heinous mass killings in the country’s history. The three-judge bench, led by Justice ... Read more

Pakistan Govt Debt Record reaches Rs81.93 trillion in April 2026 as Pakistan Federal Debt and debt-to-GDP ratio continue to rise.

Pakistan Govt Debt Hits Record Rs81,930 Billion, Adding Rs6,994 Billion in a Single Year

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-10

ISLAMABAD: The debt load of the federal government in Pakistan surpassed a new record of Rs81,930 billion while according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the debt level of the government grew by Rs6,994 billion in the last year alone while during just the month of April 2026, the government ... Read more

Pakistan Remittances May 2026 hit a record $4.3 billion as overseas Pakistanis increased remittance inflows through formal channels.

Pakistan Remittances Hit Record $4.3 Billion in May, Set to Cross $41 Billion for First Time

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-10

KARACHI: In a landmark feat, overseas Pakistanis transferred a record-high amount of remittances worth US$ 4.251 billion in May 2026, the highest ever recorded monthly transfer in the economic history of Pakistan, according to information provided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The most recent figures have served to confirm that the contributions made ... Read more

Pakistan AI Shopping Trends highlighted in Visa Stay Secure Study showing growing AI adoption and online fraud concerns.

82% of Pakistanis Use AI to Shop — But Trust Breaks at Checkout: Visa Study

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-10

LAHORE: Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released the annual Stay Secure study in Pakistan, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. This year’s edition, conducted by Wakefield Research, highlights how AI‑enabled shopping and social commerce are changing consumer behavior even as expectations around trust and protection remain firmly ... Read more

Pakistan Nuclear Warheads highlighted in the SIPRI Nuclear Report 2026, showing Pakistan's 170-warhead arsenal and growing nuclear competition with India.

Pakistan Nuclear Warheads Reach 170 as India Expands Atomic Arsenal

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-09

ISLAMABAD: The international nuclear arms race has taken a new turn in terms of competition, as both Pakistan and India are increasing their strategic weapons, while at the same time, Russia and the United States still hold an upper hand on the international nuclear stockpile, according to the recent analysis made by the Stockholm International ... Read more

Indian Economy Iran War Impact as rising oil prices, inflation risks and fiscal pressures threaten India's growth outlook

Indian Economy Faces Mounting Costs as Iran War Drags On

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-09

NEW DELHI: Just months ago, India’s central bank governor was celebrating what he called a “rare Goldilocks” phase falling inflation, solid growth, and a currency holding its ground. The Iran war that erupted on Feb. 28 ended all of that. With India being the third biggest oil importer in the world, around 90 percent of ... Read more

Global Airline Profit Forecast 2026 slashed as the Iran war drives jet fuel prices higher and forces airlines worldwide to raise fares and cut capacity.

Global Airlines Slash 2026 Profit Forecast as Iran War Sends Fuel Costs Soaring

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-08

Karachi: The global airline industry cut its 2026 profit forecast nearly in half on Sunday, as the Iran war drives jet fuel costs to record highs, grounds aircraft across one of the world’s busiest air corridors, and forces carriers everywhere including Pakistan International Airlines to absorb losses no hedge book can fully cover. The International ... Read more

Saudi Arabia Crypto Zone Karachi project proposed at Karachi Port featuring a blockchain hub, digital banking park and maritime business district

Saudi Arabia Eyes Crypto and Blockchain Hub in Karachi

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-07

KARACHI: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan just put pen to paper on one of the most ambitious waterfront redevelopment deals in Karachi’s history and buried inside the fine print sits a proposal that nobody saw coming: a dedicated crypto and blockchain zone on prime port land. Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry confirmed on Saturday ... Read more

Denza Z Global Launch showcases BYD Denza Z luxury electric convertible ahead of Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026

BYD’s Porsche Killer Denza Z Spotted in China — Pakistan Won’t See It Anytime Soon

Faraz Ali Ansari2026-06-07

Beijing: A 1,000-horsepower electric convertible from China is heading to one of motorsport’s most prestigious stages this July and it carries BYD‘s ambitions to crack open a European luxury segment that Porsche and Maserati have dominated for decades. Denza, BYD’s premium sub-brand, rolled out the Z in near-production form at a facility in China this ... Read more

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Faraz Ali Ansari

Pilot Flew Airliners 17 Years Without License, Finally Arrested

Supreme Court Acquits Rehman Bhola, Zubair Chariya in Baldia Town Factory Fire Case

Pakistan Govt Debt Hits Record Rs81,930 Billion, Adding Rs6,994 Billion in a Single Year

Pakistan Remittances Hit Record $4.3 Billion in May, Set to Cross $41 Billion for First Time

82% of Pakistanis Use AI to Shop — But Trust Breaks at Checkout: Visa Study

Pakistan Nuclear Warheads Reach 170 as India Expands Atomic Arsenal

Indian Economy Faces Mounting Costs as Iran War Drags On

Global Airlines Slash 2026 Profit Forecast as Iran War Sends Fuel Costs Soaring

Saudi Arabia Eyes Crypto and Blockchain Hub in Karachi

BYD’s Porsche Killer Denza Z Spotted in China — Pakistan Won’t See It Anytime Soon

Pakistan’s Freelancers Generate Historic $1.76 Billion in FY26

Pakistan Approves Daily Petroleum Pricing Mechanism

Sitara Group Owner Mian Muhammad Idrees Arrested at Lahore Airport in Rs12 Billion Power Fraud Case

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