Mongolia failed to cooperate in Putin arrest: ICC – World
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday accused member state Mongolia of failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip there last month and referred the matter for further action. The Russian leader visited Ulaanbaatar in early September despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the Hague-based court, for the alleged illegal […]
NayaPay recognised in 2024 CB Insights’ list of world’s 100 most innovative fintech startups – Tech
Market analyst CB Insights included Pakistani fintech startup NayaPay in its seventh annual Fintech 100 list, according to a press release issued on Thursday. The list is comprised of early and mid-stage startups driving innovation across fintech, the release read, adding that CB Insights’ research team picked companies based on metrics including deal activity, industry […]
India approves $119m fund for space startups – World
The Indian government on Thursday approved a 10 billion Indian rupee ($119 million) fund for its burgeoning space sector, with 40 startups expected to benefit as the country strives to win a significant share of the commercial space market by 2033. With funding ranging from 100-600m Indian rupees depending on how mature each startup is, […]
Pakistan 73-3, trail England by 194 after spinner Sajid shines in third Test in Pindi – Sport
England fought back to reduce Pakistan to 73-3 at close on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday, with home spinner Sajid Khan grabbing six wickets. Sajid finished with 6-128 and Noman Ali grabbed 3-88 after a rearguard 89 by Jamie Smith enabled England to post 267, having stuttered to […]
Pakistan formally requests $1bn from IMF: finance minister – Business
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters that Pakistan is targeting around $1 billion in a formal request for funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) facility that helps manage external shocks. “We have formally requested to be considered for this facility,” Aurangzeb said in an interview on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank autumn meetings […]
Lahore-based coworking startup Colabs raises $2m in pre Series A funding round – Business
Lahore-based startup Colabs, which provides small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurs and freelancers with spaces and a tech platform to build and grow businesses, announced on Thursday that it raised $2 million in Pre-Series A further funding round. In a press statement, the startup announced that it had “raised an additional $2m in pre-series A, bringing […]
Sajid takes six as England dismissed for 267 in third Test – Sport
Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took six wickets as England were all out for 267 after electing to bat on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Sajid finished with 6-128 and Noman Ali grabbed 3-88 after a rearguard 89 by Jamie Smith enabled England to get past 250 after they […]
All-time high: 1,700-point surge takes PSX past 88,000 on hopes of rate cut – Business
Bulls continued their stampede on the trade floor at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday as shares breached the 88,000 milestone. The benchmark KSE-100 index initially gained 851.11 points, or 0.98 per cent, to stand at 88,045.64 points from the previous close of 87,194.53 points at 10:56am. By 1:17pm, it rose further, cumulatively gaining […]
UK to ban disposable vapes from next year to crack down on teen use – World
Britain will ban single-use vapes from next year, a government minister said on Thursday, seeking to crack down on the environmental harm and rising usage levels among children. Health authorities have raised concerns about the use of vapes among young adults, with their colourful designs and fruity flavours making them stand out on grocery store […]
Imran’s wife Bushra Bibi freed after nearly 9 months following bail in new Toshakhana case – Pakistan
Bushra Bibi, the wife of incarcerated ex-premier Imran Khan, was released from Adiala Jail on Thursday a day after being granted bail in a recent Toshakhana case, ending nearly nine months of her detention. The former first lady was taken into custody on January 31 after an Islamabad accountability court sentenced her and Imran to […]