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[ Gillani says fiscal constraints affecting development, women’s equal participation key ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Tahir Mehmood has demanded a reasonable share for the capital in the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, arguing that the city should not remain deprived of its due fiscal resources while facing increasing demands … Read more
[After a record year, overseas Pakistanis appear set for another milestone, sending $7.3 billion home in the first two months of FY27, 14.7% more than the $6.4 billion received in the same period last year, building on a historic $41.6 billion in FY26. The State Bank of Pakistan said workers' remittances stood at $3.7 billion … Read more
Investment exposes scale of work needed before biennial event to held in April 2027 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved a Rs5.7 billion package to upgrade sports infrastructure ahead of the South Asian Games, with authorities seeking to ensure venues are ready to host the regional multi-sport event. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), chaired by Planning … Read more
Pakistan vice-captain Saud Shakeel admitted his side were disappointed after another batting collapse left them struggling against England in the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Pakistan were bowled out for just 133 in 33.5 overs after losing the toss and being asked to bat first, their shortest innings of the three-match series. Shakeel top-scored … Read more
US President Donald Trump speaks while hosting a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 2, 2026. REUTERS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would pay every American adult a $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm election, an extraordinary attempt to … Read more
[Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with David Pine, High Commissioner-designate of New Zealand to Pakistan, who called on the minister along with Avanthi Kalansooriya, Policy and Public Affairs Adviser, New Zealand High Commission, and Moin M Fudda, Honorary Consul General of New Zealand for Pakistan, to discuss bilateral relations, trade, investment … Read more
[ A sign of the Pakistan Stock Exchange is seen on its building in Karachi, Pakistan January 11, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: Investors remained jittery at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as the spreading Middle East war sparked caution, which pulled the KSE-100 index down by 698.56 points, or 0.40%, at close. The … Read more
[ KARACHI: On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to hold monthly meetings with the Karachi business community in the first week of every month, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, along with his team, met with office-bearers of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Highlighting key decisions of the meeting, … Read more
On Thursday, the British Museum opens its blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, its most eagerly anticipated show in decades.
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced a new digital pension system under which pension payments will be made exclusively through the system, while pensioners will be required to complete digital verification through NADRA every six months. The Ministry of Finance has issued new rules abolishing the previous paper-based pension verification process. Pensioners will now be … Read more