Violence mars Eid
Eid festivities in Quetta were overshadowed by grief and mourning after a devastating suicide bombing on Sunday claimed numerous lives and left scores injured. Official figures initially reported more than…
Pakistan Armed Forces Extend Eid-ul-Azha Greetings, Pay Tribute to Martyrs
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top military leadership on Wednesday extended Eid-ul-Azha greetings to the nation, reaffirming the Armed Forces’ commitment to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and honouring the sacrifices made by martyrs…
KFC Delivery Delays Spark Growing Customer Frustration
In recent weeks, a noticeable increase in customer complaints has emerged over delays in KFC’s delivery service. Many customers have reported that their orders, which were promised within 30-45 minutes,…
Pakistan’s Federal Budget 2026-27: Walking the Tightrope of Hope and Hard Realities
Dust hangs in the air above Mastung Main Bazaar, thick with the smell of cumin, diesel, and fresh naan from the tandoor near Mastung Chowk. Rikshaws honk, vendors shout prices…
Pakistan’s textile exports show resilience despite wider slowdown, SBP says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s value-added textile exports remained comparatively resilient in the first half of FY26 despite a broader decline in exports and uncertainty in global trade markets, according to the State…
Eid holidays may feel hotter than usual as Punjab braces for 50°C heat
LAHORE: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority has warned of a severe heatwave in Punjab during the Eidul Azha holidays, with temperatures expected to remain well above normal in several districts.…
Pakistan Freelancers Earn over $950 Million in 10 Months Despite Multiple Challenges: PAFLA
Pakistani freelancers have contributed significantly to the country’s economy by earning more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, outperforming freelancers…
IIA urges tax reforms, cashless economy push in budget proposals
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Industrial Estate President Omais Khattak has urged the government to focus on tax system reform, a cashless economy and the blue economy in the upcoming budget, saying Pakistan…
Pakistan’s Panda bond explained: what the yuan loan means for debt, repayment and ordinary citizens
Pakistan’s first Panda bond has opened a new borrowing route in China’s domestic market, but it has also raised public questions about repayment, interest costs and whether the yuan-based debt…
China, Pakistan agree to deepen CPEC cooperation and develop Gwadar port
KARACHI: China and Pakistan have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation and accelerate work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, including plans to develop Gwadar port as a regional connectivity hub, according…
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