Gulf Stock Markets Slip as US-Iran Tensions Rise
Most Gulf stock markets opened lower on Tuesday as rising US-Iran tensions increased investor concerns over regional stability, the Strait of Hormuz, and potential disruptions to global energy supplies. According…
Lahore Police Arrest Alleged One-Wheeler in Old Anarkali
Lahore Police have arrested a man accused of performing dangerous one-wheeling on busy roads in the Old Anarkali area, saying his actions posed a serious risk to public safety. The…
ICC Creates Global Pathway for Afghan Refugee Women Cricketers
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a plan to allow Afghan refugee women cricketers to compete in international qualifying tournaments through 2030, marking the first formal pathway for the…
Shaheen Shah Afridi Cleared To Play Lanka Premier League
Shaheen Shah Afridi Cleared To Play Lanka Premier League After PCB Issues NOC Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Pakistan…
CBD Punjab Completes 80% Finishing Work On CBD Vertex
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) has completed 80% of the finishing work on CBD Vertex, a major mixed-use development in Lahore's Prime CBD Quaid District. The…
Punjab Targets 90,000 Skilled Workers by 2029 Through Workforce Readiness Project
ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (ABC): The Punjab government has launched an ambitious drive to train around 90,000 students by 2029 under the Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project, a six year…
FIFA World Cup 2026: France vs Spain Semi-Final Starts At 12 AM Pakistan Time
France and Spain will face off in the first FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on Tuesday night, with a place in the tournament final at stake. The match will kick…
FIFA World Cup Refereeing Decisions Spark Fresh Debate Over VAR Protocol
Controversy surrounding refereeing decisions at the FIFA World Cup has intensified after former FIFA referee Christina Unkel raised concerns about the tournament's new VAR protocol, saying its implementation has increased…
Pakistan Population Crisis Now a National Security Challenge, UNFPA Warns
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rapid population growth has become a national security concern requiring coordinated action from political, religious, military and social leaders, the United Nations Population Fund said on Monday. UNFPA…
SME credit challenge
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent appeal to commercial banks to expand lending to small and medium enterprises is a familiar refrain. For over three decades, successive governments have urged banks…
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