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No more war impact, govt tells IMF

[Pakistan has apprised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Middle East conflict will no longer impact its economic outlook, with inflation projected to slow down to 7.5% and the external sector remaining stable, but the global lender has urged it to adjust exchange and interest rate policies. The federal government further informed the IMF … Read more

Swiss FA withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino

Infantino remains the only declared candidate ahead of the November 18 nomination deadline FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium before a FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup match on September 5, 2026. Photo: REUTERS GENEVA: The Swiss Football Association (SFV) announced Wednesday it was withdrawing its support for beleaguered incumbent Gianni Infantino in next … Read more

Iqbal calls for creating CAREC knowledge hub

[ ULAANBAATAR: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday proposed transforming the Carec Institute into a trusted regional knowledge clearing house to turn the experience of member countries into practical solutions for shared economic and development challenges. Addressing the Governing Council meeting of the Carec Institute in Ulaanbaatar, he said … Read more

Brain and Mind: Experts push for multi-layered mental health solutions, not just tertiary care

Mental health is a multifaceted issue that needs to be addressed at every echelon of society and across all walks of professional and communal life, underscored experts at Aga Khan University Hospital's (AKUH) Brain and Mind conference on Wednesday. The two-day conference featured discussions on a variety of subjects, from the effects of climate change … Read more