Digital innovation and policy reforms driving Pakistan’s digital banking transformation, says easypaisa CDO
ISLAMABAD, May 4: Pakistan’s digital banking transformation is being driven by a combination of regulatory support, technological progress, and market-led initiatives, according to easypaisa Chief Digital Officer Farhan Hassan, who…
OPEC+ cuts oil output by 188,000 bpd from June 2026
JEDDAH, May 4: OPEC+ countries have agreed to adjust oil output by 188,000 barrels per day starting June 2026, as producers move to stabilise global energy markets amid ongoing volatility.…
Hajj Guide 2026: What is Sa‘i between Safa and Marwah? Steps, rules and significance explained
ISLAMABAD, April 2026: As Hajj 2026 approaches, pilgrims preparing for their journey to Makkah must understand Sa‘i — a core ritual of both Hajj and Umrah performed between the hills…
From Stone Arrows to Bunyanun Marsoos
From the earliest dawn of human society, conflict has been an inescapable feature of collective life. Long before states, borders, or written laws, human groups clashed over territory, water, food,…
PSX surges over 3,400 points as Middle East peace signals boost market confidence
KARACHI, May 4: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged at the start of the week, with the benchmark KSE-100 index jumping more than 3,400 points as investors responded to improving…
Iran warns US Navy to stay out of Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens
DUBAI/DORAL, May 4: Iran has warned U.S. naval forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to help ships stranded in…
Iran warns US Navy to stay out of Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens
DUBAI/DORAL, May 4: Iran has warned U.S. naval forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to help ships stranded in…
US transfers crew from seized Iranian ship to Pakistan in de-escalation step
ISLAMABAD, May 4: The United States has transferred 22 crew members from a seized Iranian-flagged vessel to Pakistan, where they will be handed over to Iranian authorities, Islamabad said on…
Pakistan milk production rises more than 80% over two decades
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Pakistan milk production has increased by more than 80% over the past 20 years, reflecting sustained growth in the country’s livestock sector and its expanding role…
Pakistan potato exports remain stable at 248,000 tons in first half of FY26
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s potato exports held steady at around 248,000 tons during the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, indicating continued demand in key international markets despite changing…
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