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SCO expands cooperation as China promotes new global governance framework
August 30, 2026
BEIJING: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is expanding cooperation across security, trade, technology and people-to-people exchanges as China promotes the grouping as a practical platform…

FBR Expands Retail Tax Net as POS-Linked Businesses Rise 31%
August 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue expanded its point-of-sale tax network significantly during fiscal year 2025-26, with the number of large retailers linked to…

Pakistan Makes History With Nearly Rs6 Trillion Early Debt Repayment
August 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has repaid nearly Rs5.92 trillion in debt ahead of schedule, as the government seeks to reduce future repayment pressures and strengthen its…

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Reopening Hinges on US Fulfilling Commitments
August 30, 2026
TEHRAN: Iran says an understanding has been reached with Oman on arrangements for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but implementation will depend on…

Govt plans 884km rail upgrade to link Chagai minerals with global markets
August 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (ABC):The government has planned to upgrade an 884-kilometre rail link from Rohri to Nokundi to connect the untapped mineral wealth of…

Best of ASCO 2026 brings latest global cancer treatment advances to Pakistan
August 31, 2026
LAHORE, Aug 30 (ABC): Leading cancer specialists from Pakistan and abroad gathered in Lahore for the Best of ASCO 2026 conference, aimed at bringing…

Gilani Meets Cambodia’s King, Announces Indonesia to Host 3rd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference
August 29, 2026
PHNOM PENH: Senate Chairman and Founding Chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani led a Pakistani delegation in a courtesy…

Korangi No. 5 Flyover Opens in Karachi
August 29, 2026
KARACHI: The newly constructed Korangi No. 5 Flyover was formally inaugurated by Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Karachi Mayor Barrister…

Security Forces Apprehend Two Girls Allegedly Prepared as Suicide Bombers
August 29, 2026
QUETTA: Security forces have foiled an alleged plan by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) to use two underage girls in a suicide attack after…