14 h. ago Furniture council calls for urgent digital shift to boost economy

Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) CEO Mian Kashif Ashfaq has called on the government to prioritise digital transformation to create a transparent, accountable, and efficient economic system. While chairing a PFC Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Ashfaq emphasised that adopting modern digital tools improves transparency in financial activities, reduces corruption, and simplifies business operations across […]

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45 h. ago UN nuclear inspectors exit Iran amid rising military tensions

Inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have safely departed Iran and returned to Vienna, according to an official statement from the agency. The IAEA is now calling for the urgent restoration of monitoring and verification activities in Iran, which were halted after Iran formally suspended cooperation last Wednesday. The […]

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49 h. ago PM emphasizes digital transactions to ensure economic transparency

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighted the importance of implementing a digital transaction system across Pakistan, stressing its potential to bring transparency to the country’s economy. Chairing a meeting on the shift to a cashless and digital economy at the Prime Minister’s House, the prime minister urged the facilitation of payments between citizens […]

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53 h. ago China helped Pakistan during India conflict, says Indian Army deputy chief

China gave Islamabad “live inputs” on key Indian positions during Pakistan’s deadly conflict with its neighbor in May, the deputy chief of India’s army said on Friday, calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s air defense systems. The nuclear-armed rivals used missiles, drones and artillery fire during the four-day fighting – their worst in decades […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan assumes UN security council presidency, renews call for Kashmir resolution

Pakistan has officially taken over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July, with Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calling for urgent attention to the Kashmir dispute. Speaking at a press conference in New York, he emphasized that the decades-old issue continues to fuel tensions between Pakistan and India and […]

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1 week ago Germany approves €46 billion corporate tax relief to boost economy

Germany’s parliament passed a €46 billion corporate tax relief package on Thursday to support businesses and encourage investment across the country. This move aims to revive Europe’s largest economy after two years of economic decline. The new government calls the package an “investment booster.” It offers companies generous tax breaks, including depreciation benefits of up […]

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1 week ago Pakistan secures $3.3 billion loan deal with chinese banks to boost economy

Pakistan will soon receive $3.3 billion in loans from Chinese banks, officials confirmed. The deal includes a $2 billion syndicated loan and a $1.3 billion refinancing plan. Negotiations with Chinese authorities are still ongoing to finalize the terms. This financial support aims to strengthen Pakistan’s foreign reserves. Currently, Pakistan’s reserves stand at $11.7 billion. With […]

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1 week ago Pakistan forms committees to boost cashless economy under Prime Minister’s orders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the creation of three special committees to promote a cashless economy across Pakistan. These committees will focus on digital infrastructure, payment innovations, and government payments. Their goal is to make digital payments easier and more accessible for citizens and businesses. The committees will work on raising awareness about digital […]

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2 w. ago OIC foreign ministers condemn Israeli aggression, call for unity

ISTANBUL – Foreign ministers from more than 40 Islamic countries gathered in Istanbul on Saturday for a special session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The urgent meeting was called to address rising violence in Gaza and Israel’s recent strikes on Iran. Leaders strongly condemned Israeli actions and urged immediate dialogue to restore peace […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz forms committee to boost cashless economy and digitization

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to promote a cashless economy and speed up digitization across Pakistan. The prime minister will personally chair the committee and oversee its progress weekly. During the meeting, the prime minister stressed that digitizing the economy is one of the government’s top reform […]

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3 w. ago Iran urges UN to act against Israel over airstrikes on military and civilian sites

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the United Nations to take urgent action against Israel’s recent attacks. He held a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, where he detailed the scale of Israeli strikes on Iran. These included attacks on military bases, nuclear facilities, and residential areas. Araghchi labeled the strikes as […]

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3 w. ago Erdoğan slams Israel: ‘Dragging the region toward destruction’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a strong warning against Israel. He said Israel is trying to pull the entire Middle East into destruction. His statement came after Israel launched a deadly airstrike on Iran early Friday morning. In a press briefing, Erdoğan called on the international community to take urgent action. “The global […]

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