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Five-point plan: the way to go

. As escalation is the order of the day, the five-point plan proposed by China and Pakistan could act as a deterrence in realising a peace format. The salient features of the roadmap are imbibed in the desire for an earnest tranquility by bringing the month-long war to an end. The fact that Beijing is … Read more

IFC portfolio in Pakistan crosses $2.7b

[ Talks focus on scaling private investment, building pipeline of bankable projects Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with IFC and World Bank officials in Islamabad on April 1 to discuss investment expansion, infrastructure development, and job creation. Photo: PID The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) portfolio in Pakistan has grown to over … Read more

SBP facilitates teenagers to operate bank accounts, digital wallets

Launches new framework to empower youth to save securely and develop responsible financial habits State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday it has launched a new framework for teenagers’ accounts, enabling them to independently own and operate bank accounts and digital wallets. In a press release, the … Read more

Iran’s security council approves 6 Bangladeshi fuel ships to pass Strait of Hormuz

Development comes following Dhaka’s request to allow passing of oil tankers as fuel crisis grips south Asian nation Tankers are seen off the coast of Fujairah, as Iran vows to fire on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran’s … Read more