Sports
Mitchell Starc has retired from T20 internationals after more than a decade of representing Australia in the shortest format. The left-arm fast bowler leaves the arena with 79 wickets in 65 matches, second only to spinner Adam Zampa. Announcing his decision, Starc said Test cricket remained his highest priority.
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange sustained its upward trajectory on Tuesday as investors rushed to capitalize on a wave of optimism across domestic and international markets. By mid-morning, the KSE-100 Index climbed to 150,532.82 points, gaining 561.70 points or 0.37%. Market participants highlighted strong demand
Business
The Pakistani rupee displayed resilience on 2 September 2025, with the dollar buying rate fixed at Rs 282.9 and the selling rate at Rs 283.70 in the open market. Interbank trading mirrored the same rate, indicating a rare alignment between both markets. Currency observers described the situation as
Business
Gold prices recorded another increase on Thursday, with both international and domestic markets showing an upward trend. The All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association reported that the price of gold in Pakistan jumped by ₨900 per tola, settling at ₨362,600. Meanwhile, the cost of 10 grams climbed by ₨772,
Technology
inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, has announced a special relief initiative for its driver community in Karachi, following the recent spell of heavy rains that disrupted daily life across the city. From Friday, August 29 2025, through Sunday, August 31 2025, the company has reduced its ride
Business
Pakistan will not be turning to foreign markets for wheat imports this year, as existing reserves are deemed adequate to meet domestic demand, the federal government has announced. The update was shared during the Wheat Board’s eighth session, chaired by Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain. The meeting reviewed wheat
Business
Pakistan’s economy is facing fresh challenges as severe rainfall and flooding continue to disrupt agriculture, with the government warning of a possible rise in inflation. According to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Update and Outlook, the economy began the fiscal year 2025–26 on a positive trajectory, with
Business
Chairman EPBD Dr. Gohar Ejaz on Thursday strongly criticised the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 11 percent, calling it a misalignment with the prevailing inflationary outlook and a heavy burden on taxpayers. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ejaz questioned how
Technology
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has announced free calls to all networks and PTCL for customers in flood-affected areas of Punjab. The initiative is designed to help residents stay connected with their families, emergency services, and relief organizations as the province grapples with severe flooding and displacement. Heavy
National
The Ministry of Energy has said electricity restoration is advancing across flood-hit regions, with hundreds of feeders gradually reconnected. In its Thursday morning report, the Power Division noted that staff from distribution companies are working under emergency arrangements to bring services back online. Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) confirmed
education
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) education department is overhauling its examination system, replacing the British-era annual exams with a two-term structure for students up to grade 8. Officials said the shift is designed to ease pressure on students and teachers while improving consistency in learning. The department confirmed that
Business
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), a major Pakistani manufacturer of three-wheelers and tractors, has announced an ambitious expansion to meet the country’s shifting automotive trends. The firm is committing Rs11.5 billion to increase vehicle output, aiming to produce up to 100 units daily by March 2026, more