Evidence Surfaces of KP CM Sohail Afridi’s Alleged Links to Notorious Drug Traffickers
Allegations have surfaced regarding the nature of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s recent visit to Central Jail Peshawar, with some reports suggesting links to incarcerated individuals. The provincial chief…
Pakistan to Launch $250 Million Panda Bond in January
Pakistan is preparing to issue its first Panda bond, with an initial tranche valued at $250 million under a broader $1 billion program. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed the…
RAAST crosses Rs80 trillion in transactions as digital payments expand
ISLAMABAD (Business Recorder): Pakistan’s instant digital payment system RAAST has processed transactions worth nearly Rs80 trillion since its launch, reflecting rapid growth in the country’s shift toward a cashless and…
Saudi Arabia removes iqama fee for foreign workers, opening new opportunities for Pakistanis
Saudi Arabia has announced a major policy move to exempt licensed industrial establishments from paying the iqama fee for foreign workers, a decision that could significantly benefit Pakistani jobseekers as…
easypaisa hosts Annual Stakeholder Dinner to mark first anniversary of its digital banking operations & celebrate Partners in Progress
ISLAMABAD: easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital bank, on Wednesday hosted its Annual Stakeholder Dinner to mark the first anniversary of its digital banking operations and to celebrate its partners’ role in…
Decline of Confrontational Politics
By: Aima Afzal In recent times, the political drama unfolding around the Adiala incident has captured widespread attention, but not for reasons that would inspire confidence or admiration. What has…
Zong Drives Pakistan’s Digital Future by Pioneering National Blockchain Degree Attestation System with HEC
Islamabad, December 18, 2025 — Zong has entered into a partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to introduce the Pakistan's first ever blockchain-based degree attestation system aimed at digitising…
Civil Society Highlights Pakistan’s Anti-Corruption Reforms at UNCAC Conference in Doha
By The Green Post Islamabad — Civil society representatives from Pakistan highlighted the country’s ongoing anti-corruption reforms at the Eleventh Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations…
TikTok Launches Self-Serve Advertising in Pakistan to Help Small Businesses Grow on the Platform
Islamabad, December 18, 2025 — TikTok has introduced a self-serve advertising platform in Pakistan, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to create, manage, and optimize advertising campaigns directly on the app.…
Is Artificial Intelligence Becoming Conscious? Evidence Remains Inconclusive, Expert Says
Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in daily life, supporting tasks across finance, healthcare, and scientific research. However, questions about whether advanced AI systems could develop consciousness remain unresolved, with experts…
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