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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sahibzada Farhan equals Kohli record with blazing PSL century in Multan chase
LAHORE: Sahibzada Farhan scored an unbeaten century to guide Multan Sultans to a successful chase against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League, matching…
Punjab imposes ‘gobar tax’ in cattle colonies to support biogas and waste management plan
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a Rs30 daily manure collection fee—widely referred to as the “gobar tax”—for cattle owners in 168 designated colonies…