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[ ICMC 2025 underscores regional integration, Islamic finance innovation and women’s inclusion in capital market reform Welcoming ceremony at ICMC 2025. Source: The Express Tribune KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) CEO Farrukh H Sabzwari highlighted the Pakistan-China cross-border Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) initiative as one of the most promising developments in the country’s capital market. “These … Read more
Surveys reveal deep scepticism over fairness in second marriages, shared blame in spousal conflicts ISLAMABAD: Marriage remains one of Pakistan’s most enduring social institutions, yet new findings from a series of Gallup & Gilani Pakistan surveys paint a complex picture of evolving attitudes toward marital fairness, responsibility, and choice. The latest data reveal a vast … Read more
A decade ago, Islamic State militants killed 130 people in an assault that shocked France. Some survivors are still struggling, but for many of their compatriots, memories of the attacks are growing more distant.
Haroon Akhtar, Qaiser Sheikh call National Industrial Policy 2025, Asaan Karobar Act 2025 blueprint for revival ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, reaffirmed the government’s resolve to push forward comprehensive economic reforms and revive industry while addressing the Pakistan Prosperity Forum 2025, hosted by the Policy … Read more
[ Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik. ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the embassy of France in Pakistan, hosted a webinar titled “Pakistan’s Minerals Economy: Gateway to Growth” to highlight the country’s vast mineral resources and promote investment opportunities for French companies and investors in the mineral and mining sector. … Read more
[ SBP raises Rs493b in T-bills auction drawing heavy participation; gold softens; rupee firm In terms of growth, during March 2022, remittances increased 28.3% on a month-on-month basis. PHOTO: reuters KARACHI: Pakistan received gross inflows of $205 million under the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) scheme in October 2025, taking the cumulative funds received since its … Read more
At Lok Virsa’s Lok Mela 2025, Pakistan’s living heritage finds a beating heart in Islamabad US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker poses with the Kailash people at the Lok Mela. Photo: NNI ISLAMABAD: This November, the rolling green slopes of Shakarparian in Islamabad transform into a kaleidoscope of colour, sound, and scent. This year’s Lok Mela … Read more
Framework focuses on climate resilience, education, and energy reform; Malik calls for scalable, high-impact projects Federal Minister of Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik, speaks with Reuters during an interview in Islamabad, June 11, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr Musadik Malik, met a World Bank delegation led by … Read more
[ . SINGAPORE: The Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025 on Wednesday by Deputy High Commissioner and Charge d’Affaires Salman Mehmood, according to an official statement. Speaking at the ceremony, Mehmood commended the participation of Pakistani fintech companies and encouraged them to capitalise on the global platform to form … Read more
[In a major shift, HUD’s plan would direct most of the $3.5 billion in homelessness funds away from Housing First to programs that prioritize work and drug treatment.
