AHLAN WA SAHLAN MARHABA! – Gen. Al-Baqami
□Shaheed King Faisal’s unhesitating gesture of brotherhood remains the guiding spirit of a renewed Pakistan–Saudi brotherhood.□ Ahlan wa Sahlan. Marhaba. Welcome, General. Welcome, Ambassador. Welcome, brother. Some mornings arrive quietly.…
Pakistan Stock Exchange Gains 5,072 Points in Positive Trading Week
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended the week on a strong note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 5,072 points amid sustained buying across the market. The index closed at…
Gold Price in Pakistan Falls by Rs3,700 per Tola on Saturday, August 1, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices fell sharply in Pakistan on Saturday after rising for two consecutive sessions, as the international bullion rate dropped by $37 per ounce at the end of the…
FBR Introduces New Electricity-Based Sales Tax Rates for Pakistan’s Steel Sector
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced a new sales tax mechanism for Pakistan’s steel sector, linking tax payments to electricity consumption and the type of scrap used by…
Trump Reportedly Halted Iran Strike to Pursue Immediate Deal as Tehran Warns of Strong Response
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly called off a planned military strike against Iran in favor of pursuing an immediate agreement with Tehran, according to reports, as Iranian officials warned…
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Signs Landmark Vessel Monitoring System Contract for Fishing Fleet
KARACHI, August 3, 2026: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has signed a contract to install a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) on Pakistani fishing vessels, marking a significant step toward…
When a Judgment Becomes a Family Sentence
By Barrister Usman Ali, Ph.D. Questions about judicial independence in Pakistan are not new. Since the country’s founding, one concern has repeatedly recurred: are judges truly free to decide cases…
From Mountain Peaks to Enlightenment: Kohsar University and Intellectual Autonomy
By: Sheikh Abdul Rashid In his monumental work A Study of History, British thinker and historian Arnold Toynbee offered a philosophical analysis of the rise and fall of civilizations, presenting…
Rs7.9bn spent on 10 projects under Kohlu development package
ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (ABC):The federal government’s Kohlu Development Package has recorded reported expenditure of Rs7.915 billion against an approved cost of Rs7.958 billion across 10 development projects. According to official…
Eva B Headlines Movement’s ‘LYARI’ Collection with Original Anthem Celebrating Karachi’s Culture
Karachi, August 1: Pakistani streetwear brand Movement has unveiled its biggest collection to date, LYARI, accompanied by an original anthem featuring rapper Eva B and artists from Karachi's iconic Lyari…
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