Business
Pakistan has ruled out the possibility of a mini-budget, even as it prepares for crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed his economic team to negotiate maximum relief in light of the devastating flood losses. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid
Sports
The stage is set for the Super 4 of the Asia Cup 2025, with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh progressing to the second phase of tournament after 11 group matches. According to the schedule released, the Super 4 round will follow a round-robin format, where each team will
National
Parliament has sounded the alarm over shocking revelations of Pakistani citizens being trafficked, tortured, and allegedly sold for their organs in Cambodia. During a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights, lawmakers expressed outrage at the Ministry of Interior after learning that nearly 18,
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward march on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index adding more than 400 points in early trading. At 9:35am, the index stood at 158,387.68 points, reflecting a gain of 434.22 points or 0.27%. Strong buying interest in
Business
MG Pakistan has announced a major price cut on its two electric vehicles, offering buyers savings of more than Rs1.3 million on each model. According to the company, the discounted models include the MG4 Excite and the MG ZS EV Short Range, both now available at significantly reduced prices.
National
The Sindh government has withdrawn its contributory pension scheme and restored the old pension system for newly recruited provincial employees. In September 2024, the provincial cabinet had approved the Sindh Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (SDCPS), requiring employees to contribute 10% of their basic salary monthly while the government deposited 12%
Technology
Telenor Pakistan has been recognised with Diamond Award at the prestigious SHRM Star HR Excellence Awards – Middle East and North Africa for its outstanding achievements in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR association based in the United States,
National
The East-West Center Association (EWCA) Islamabad Chapter hosted its plantation event “Make Islamabad Green Again”, at Yadgar-e-Dastoor. Marta Aparicio from the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad attended as a special guest and inaugurated the event by planting the first sapling. Citizens from
Technology
Satellite-based internet and TV services in Pakistan and many other regions will experience brief disruptions between September 29 and October 6, 2025, due to a natural phenomenon known as a sun outage. Experts explain that a sun outage occurs when the Sun aligns directly behind a geostationary satellite from
Business
Pakistan is expected to secure full membership of BRICS during either its 18th or 19th annual summit in 2025 or 2026, according to diplomatic sources. The development marks a major shift in Pakistan’s global economic outreach as the bloc continues to grow in influence. Pakistan formally applied for membership
Sports
Spain has shaken the global football landscape with reports suggesting its national team could boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup if Israel qualifies. The move reflects growing political and moral outrage in Madrid over the actions of Israel in Gaza. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has urged sporting bodies to impose
Business
Precious metals market in Pakistan witnessed mixed signals on Thursday, with gold prices remaining flat but silver recording a modest gain. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, 24-karat gold per tola stayed unchanged at Rs388,600, while 10 grams were steady at Rs333,161. Globally,