Italy eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup after playoff loss

Italy will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in the UEFA playoff final, marking their third consecutive absence from the tournament.…

Hasnain Ali Mughal

Business leaders urge ‘economic emergency mode’ to address Pakistan’s energy crisis

LAHORE: Business leaders have called for Pakistan to shift into an “economic emergency mode” to tackle growing energy challenges linked to global supply risks, particularly amid tensions in the Middle…

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ISDA and the Islamabad Moment: When Mediation Must Become Unity

From the corridors of Riyadh to the valleys of the Margalla Hills—Pakistan stands at a historic threshold: not merely to mediate conflicts, but to convene a new architecture of Muslim…

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Gold prices in Pakistan drop sharply on April 2 after record surge as global rates ease

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Thursday after a record surge in the previous session, reflecting continued volatility in both local and international bullion markets. According to the…

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Punjab law minister meets private schools body to discuss reforms and sector challenges

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law Punjab Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan met a delegation of the All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association to discuss challenges faced by private educational institutions and…

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Qualified teams confirmed for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The list of teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to grow as the expanded tournament prepares to feature 48 nations across the United States, Mexico and Canada.…

Hasnain Ali Mughal

BYD cuts car waiting time with 30-day delivery offer for Atto 3 in Pakistan

KARACHI: BYD Pakistan-Mega Motor Company (MMC) has introduced a limited-time 30-day delivery offer for the BYD Atto 3, aiming to reduce long vehicle waiting times that have become a major…

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FBR targets influencers, proposes tax on YouTubers with 50,000+ subscribers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new tax framework targeting social media income, requiring influencers and YouTubers with at least 50,000 subscribers to register as businesses…

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VEON CEO praises Mobilink Bank’s 35% shift to renewable energy in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has transitioned 35% of its branch network to renewable energy, a move welcomed by Kaan Terzioglu, who described the bank’s sustainability efforts as a strong example of…

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Pakistan tells IMF it will pass fuel price increases to consumers as inflation pressures build

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that fuel price increases will be passed on to consumers, while targeted subsidies will be expanded to protect low-income households amid…

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