66 m. ago New policies to boost personal and service consumption: State Council

BEIJING: China will see the implementation of new financial policies to strengthen fiscal and financial coordination, outlined Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance, during a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) on Wednesday. Liao detailed the two new policies: first, an interest subsidy for personal consumer loans, and second, subsidized loans […]

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9 h. ago Finance Minister Aurangzeb signals further cuts in policy rate as inflation drops

ISLAMABAD – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the government will not impose additional burdens on the salaried

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20 h. ago Pakistan’s outreach to Trump rattles India, says Financial Times

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements with the administration of US President Donald Trump have led to a marked improvement in bilateral relations and triggered deep concern in India, the Financial Times has reported in a detailed piece. In a report by correspondents in Islamabad, New Delhi and Washington, the London-based news paper described what it called […]

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20 h. ago Finmin Aurangzeb chairs committee to strategize engagement with WEF

A meeting of the Committee for Pakistan’s Engagement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held Tuesday at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. […]

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26 h. ago US designates BLA and Majeed Brigade as terrorist organizations

ISLAMABAD: The United States on Monday officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Islamabad hailed the move as a significant step in supporting its counterterrorism initiatives. The US State Department also listed the Majeed Brigade as an alias under BLA’s existing Specially Designated […]

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46 h. ago Pakistan gets offers in 100,000 metric tons white sugar tender

The lowest price offered in the international tender from Pakistan to buy 100,000 metric tons of sugar on Monday was believed to be $539 a metric ton cost and freight included (c&f), European traders said in initial assessments. Offers in the tender from the state trading agency Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) are still being […]

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55 h. ago ADB approves $8.32 million to boost Punjab irrigation system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $8.32 million in financing to help Punjab improve its irrigation infrastructure and increase water availability for farming. This funding will prepare key projects for smoother implementation and quicker fund disbursement. The money will support five priority projects identified by Punjab’s government in 2019, focusing on upgrading irrigation systems. […]

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56 h. ago KP health card scheme faces Rs28 billion irregularities probe

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Health Card scheme is under investigation after a report by the Auditor General revealed financial irregularities worth over Rs28 billion from 2017-18 to 2021-22. The findings raise serious questions about transparency and management in the province’s health sector. The audit exposed that 17 out of 48 hospitals listed under the scheme were not […]

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57 h. ago Over 1,100 explosive devices cleared from Yemen war zones this month

Saudi Arabia’s landmine clearance project, Masam, has successfully cleared 1,140 explosive devices from Yemen’s war-torn areas this month. The initiative is led by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief). According to reports, the cleared devices include 1,090 landmines, 49 anti-tank mines, and one anti-personnel mine. These explosives were scattered randomly, posing a […]

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58 h. ago Spain and eight European nations condemn Israel’s Gaza occupation plan

Spain and eight European countries strongly condemned Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City on Sunday. They warned that this move could cause many civilian deaths and force nearly one million Palestinians to leave their homes. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet has already approved a large-scale operation to take control of Gaza City. This […]

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2 d. ago Business community hails proposal to revive sick industrial units, urge reforms

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar has welcomed the government’s proposal to introduce a credit scheme for the revival of sick industrial units but cautioned that without practical, on-ground reforms, such initiatives will remain confined to paperwork. He urged the government to link the […]

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2 d. ago Punjab Forest dept starts using hydroseeding technology for barren lands

In a bid to combat climate change induced environmental degradation and land erosion, Punjab’s Forest Department has begun using hydroseeding technology to bring barren lands under vegetative cover. According to a press release issued here on Sunday, Punjab Forest department Chief Conservator Abid Gobdal said, “We have successfully implemented hydroseeding over several acres in Jallo […]

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2 d. ago Unlocking $25bn crypto dream requires smart regulation: experts

Pakistan is positioning itself to tap into a projected $2.5 billion market by 2025 end and 29 million users by 2026, signaling a potential fintech leap for the country. However, this promise is conditional on enacting smart regulations, raising public awareness, and building trust in digital finance. Without a clear legal framework and national strategy, […]

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2 d. ago Cricket Talent Hunt Program gains momentum as trials kick off

In a bid to unearth fresh talent, the Prime Minister Youth Program’s Cricket Talent Hunt Program is gaining momentum, with trials being held in various cities across Pakistan. The initiative aims to identify and nurture young cricketing talent nationwide, providing a platform for aspiring cricketers to showcase their skills and compete for coveted spots in […]

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3 d. ago Saudi crown prince invites PM Shehbaz to ‘Davos in the Desert’ investment forum

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday invited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attend the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum, the annual investment gathering often dubbed “Davos in the Desert.” The FII brings together global policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators to explore investment trends, emerging technologies and global economic strategies in line with […]

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3 d. ago Digital finance success hinges on trust, security, and innovation

Jahanzeb Khan, President & CEO of easypaisa digital bank, emphasized the importance of customer trust, robust security, and innovation-driven product design during his participation at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit in Islamabad on Thursday. Speaking at a fireside chat titled “From Cybersecurity to Digital Payments – Ensuring Trust in a Cashless Future,” Jahanzeb highlighted the […]

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4 d. ago Saudi Crown Prince invites PM Shehbaz to attend 9th FII Forum

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin Said Al-Malky Saturday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and handed over a signed invitation letter from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud to participate in the ninth Future Investment Initiatives (FII) Forum to be held in Riyadh from 27-30 […]

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4 d. ago PM Shehbaz slams Israeli cabinet’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘dangerous escalation’

Premier says military operations expansion will only worsen the already existing humanitarian crisis Reiterates Pakistan’s unwavering support for legitimate rights of Palestinian and establishment of sovereign State of Palestine Calls upon international community to intervene urgently to bring an immediate halt to Israel’s unwarranted aggression ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday blasted the Israeli […]

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5 d. ago PM Shehbaz condemns Israel’s Gaza plan as “dangerous escalation”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned Israel’s new plan to take military control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation.” He said this step would worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis and destroy any hope for peace in the region. His remarks came after Israel’s cabinet approved the plan early Friday, intensifying a nearly two-year-long […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan airports authority faces Rs4.10b loss over airspace closure

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) reported a financial loss of Rs4.10 billion following the closure of airspace with India from April 24 to June 20, 2025. According to details shared in the National Assembly, the decision affected 100 to 150 Indian flights daily, causing a 20 percent reduction in overall air traffic and revenue loss […]

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