[ ISLAMABAD: On July 1, 1948, the Quaid-e-Azam articulated his vision for Pakistan’s economic system. He strongly emphasised the need for a framework based on Islamic principles. He believed the Western economic model could not realise equality and happiness. He tasked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to develop a system that ensured prosperity and … Read more

ATHENS: Greece has made a record seizure of khat, confiscating half a tonne of the illegal plant-based drug, Athens airport said on Sunday. The drug is made from the leaves of the khat plant, native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. When chewed, khat releases chemicals similar to amphetamines, resulting in a … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is playing its trump card in a potential minerals deal with the United States. The administration of US President Donald Trump has shown keen interest in two critical areas – digital currency and minerals – and this is where Pakistan is working with them. On the other hand, China – the world’s … Read more

LAHORE: Popular YouTuber Saadur Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, landed in serious trouble after he was detained by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) at Lahore Airport on Sunday. According to Express News, Ducky Bhai was attempting to leave the country despite his name being placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL). … Read more

BEIJING: A flash flood in Inner Mongolia killed nine people and left three missing, Chinese state media said Sunday. A group of 13 people were camping outdoors in Inner Mongolia’s Urat Rear Banner when a flash flood occurred around 10 pm (1400 GMT) on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua said. As of Sunday afternoon, one … Read more

[ LAHORE: Financial globalisation has liberalised the financial/capital account of countries. This liberalisation has provided opportunities to financial/money manager capitalists to look for arbitrage across the world. They borrow in a country where policy rate is low and invest in a country where policy rate is high provided the exchange rate remains stable. In the … Read more

KARACHI: Pakistan taekwondo players Syed Ameer Hamza, Muhammad Umar, Hammad Nadeem, and Shamil Ali secured four medals at the 7th International Taekwondo Cup 2025 in Nilai, Malaysia, last week. The Karachi Taekwondo Academy players raised the Pakistani flags high in the senior, junior, and cadet categories in the tournament, which featured more than 2000 athletes … Read more

The Weeknd has officially made touring history. His After Hours Til Dawn tour, which began in 2022, has now grossed $635.5 million and sold just over 5 million tickets, making it the most successful R&B tour of all time. The milestone was confirmed by Billboard, which reported that the achievement puts him ahead of Beyonce’s … Read more