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[ ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Thursday decided to withdraw the legal powers of the boards of the central bank and equity market regulator to fix salaries of their top executives, after an exorbitant increase in the pay packages of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) executives shocked legislators. Ministry of Law and Justice … Read more
A move to force employers to pay into benefits for their employees has left people worrying that small businesses will close and jobs will be lost.
KARACHI: Be it acting roles or outfits-of-the-day, Fahad Mustafa aces the challenge of bringing something new to the table. Now with Ramazan in full swing, the actor is back to stun his audience with a new ensemble everyday. Though, what stands out across all these garments are the uppers that he tops them off with. … Read more
NETHERLANDS: After nearly a month off for the summer break, Formula One is back as fans, drivers, and teams descend on the seaside resort of Zandvoort for Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix. With 10 races to go, the world championship is finely poised as McLaren stars Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris battle it out with only … Read more
The Pakistan Independence Day National Ranking Tennis Tournament concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex, showcasing the country’s top tennis talent across senior and junior categories. In the men’s singles final, Muzammil Murtaza claimed the title after veteran Aqeel Khan retired following a tight first set, 7-6 (2). In doubles, the experienced duo of Aisam-ul-Haq and … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has directed all licensed entities under its regulation to adopt digital payment solutions in line with the government’s push for a cashless economy. According to the directive, OMCs, gas utilities, CNG stations, LPG and LNG operators, refineries, and lubricant marketers must introduce and display digital payment options, … Read more
With many away for long vacations, the capital is transformed into a sleepy, roomy, more friendly place.
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy has entered fiscal year 2025-26 with positive momentum, building on last year’s gains and setting an optimistic tone for the months ahead, supported by a stronger external and fiscal position, the finance ministry said in its August update released Thursday. “Pakistan’s economy started FY2026 with positive developments from the sustained improvements … Read more
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The order, which affects buildings like federal courthouses and agency headquarters, encourages classical styles rather than modernist aesthetics.
