Pakistan, Alibaba sign MoUs to boost AI, cloud services and SME exports
HANGZHOU: The Government of Pakistan and Alibaba have signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, cloud technology, healthcare, digital payments and SME development. The…
State bosses’ million-rupee salaries revealed
LAHORE: Finance Ministry documents have revealed that heads of several government and semi-government institutions in Pakistan are receiving monthly salary packages running into millions of rupees, with some exceeding Rs10…
Shehbaz backs Xi’s four-point peace agenda during Beijing visit
BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday endorsed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s four-point peace agenda, saying Pakistan supports China’s efforts for regional peace, dialogue and de-escalation. Speaking at a reception…
Service concerns emerge at Bank Alfalah ISE Islamabad branch
ISLAMABAD: Customer service practices at the Bank Alfalah ISE Islamabad branch have come under criticism amid concerns over queue management, token handling and staff behaviour during public dealing. Visitors to…
ICCI win Gerry’s Diplomatic Cricket Tournament Season 2 in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Gerry’s Diplomatic Cricket Tournament Season 2 concluded in Islamabad on May 25 after three days of matches featuring diplomatic, international organisation, corporate, media and local authority teams. The tournament…
On the International Symposium on the Golden Horde and Steppe Civilization
Overview The international symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity” took place in Astana on 19 May, 2026, with the participation of…
Eid-ul-Azha Goes Viral: How Pakistani Creators Bring Mandi Culture Online
Every year, as Eid-ul-Azha approaches, Pakistan’s cattle markets become lively social spaces filled with excitement, late-night gatherings, food stalls, bargaining, and the arrival of sacrificial animals from different cities. For…
PAF win 55th Men’s National Volleyball Championship after beating Navy
WAH CANTT: Pakistan Air Force won the 55th Men’s National Volleyball Championship 2026 after defeating Pakistan Navy 3-1 in the final at POF Sports Complex, Wah Cantt. The tournament, held…
Punjab Energy Department, Danish delegation discuss industrial energy efficiency
LAHORE: Punjab Energy Secretary Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti met a Danish delegation in Lahore on May 25 to discuss cooperation on industrial energy efficiency, green energy transition and sustainable development under…
Accumulations of Wealth or Phantasms of Finance?
The contemporary architecture of the global economy has entered an epoch wherein the semantic and functional conception of wealth has undergone a profound and almost metaphysical transmutation. No longer is…
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