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[ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed penalties of Rs975 million on power distribution companies over the past few years for fatal and non-fatal accidents, with Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) topping the list. IESCO faced Rs310 million in fines, followed by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) with Rs117 million. Privatised … Read more
The president of the Palestinian Authority addressed the U.N. General Assembly by video after the U.S. denied him a visa.
LAHORE: The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has intensified its crackdown against social media influencers accused of promoting illegal online applications, registering multiple cases in Lahore under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), fraud, and other relevant laws. In the latest development, three prominent influencers – Iqra Kanwal, Nadeem Mubarak alias Naniwala, and Muhammad … Read more
LONDON: Â Liverpool, flawless in their Premier League title defence so far this season, will face a serious test when they visit unbeaten Crystal Palace on Saturday. Arsenal cannot afford another Newcastle nightmare, while Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is in desperate need of a winning run. AFP Sport looks at three key talking points ahead … Read more
LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) held a multi-stakeholder session at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in Lahore to share the draft of Pakistan’s first National Roadmap for SME and Worker Formalisation. According to a statement released on Thursday, the meeting … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has directed that the government’s immediate focus should be on building an Expo-cum-Display Centre in Islamabad and identifying new land for the Quetta Expo Centre as part of a plan to create a nationwide network of modern trade facilities. According to an official statement released on … Read more
DUBAI: Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday branded the USÂ saying it wanted a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear programme as a “deception”. “America’s claim of a desire for diplomacy is nothing but deception and blatant contradiction; one cannot simultaneously bomb a country while engaging in diplomatic negotiations and speak of diplomacy,” ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. … Read more
[ KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a formal notification after setting up a new system and jurisdiction for the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Risk Management. According to the notification, the headquarters of this directorate will be in Islamabad, while its regional offices will be located in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, … Read more
Center-left figures including Mark Carney, Keir Starmer, Pete Buttigieg and Jacinda Ardern are set to attend a summit on Friday as their brand of politics appears under threat.
[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves saw a modest rise during the week ended September 19, 2025, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported an increase of $22 million. According to the central bank, its reserves climbed to $14,379.5 million, up from $14,357.5 million a week earlier. This brought the country’s total liquid … Read more
