IMF seeks details of programme implementation, property rights in meeting with CJP – Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s technical team, which is in Pakistan to scrutinise the judicial and regulatory system for the $7 billion bailout deal, sought details regarding programme implementation and property rights in a meeting with the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday. The IMF team is visiting the country for […]
IHC seeks AGP’s assistance on journalists’ plea against Peca law changes – Pakistan
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought the assistance of Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan on a petition filed by journalists’ bodies challenging recent changes to the country’s cybercrime laws. New provisions enacted last month through the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (Peca), 2025 introduce harsher penalties for what the […]
Newly renovated National Stadium hosts grand inauguration ceremony
Listen to article The newly upgraded National Bank Stadium in Karachi was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, following extensive renovations in preparation for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place from February 19 to March 9. The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, […]
PM Shehbaz meets world leaders on sideline of WGS in UAE
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions on Tuesday to explore ways of enhancing bilateral ties and fostering mutual interests. The meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir. […]
Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for control of OpenAI – Business
A consortium led by Elon Musk said on Monday it has offered $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, another salvo in the billionaire’s fight to block the artificial intelligence (AI) startup from transitioning to a for-profit firm. Musk’s bid is likely to ratchet up longstanding tensions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over […]
Govt announces discounted sugar prices for Ramadan
Listen to article Federal Minister for Industry and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has announced that sugar will be available at discounted prices in every district during Ramadan. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Industry and Production, a meeting of the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Rana […]
Trump floats Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’ ahead of Zelensky-Vance meeting – World
US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian someday”, as his Vice President JD Vance gears up to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week. Pushing for an end to the nearly three-year war with Russia, Trump discussed the conflict in an interview with broadcaster Fox News that aired on […]
Deputy PM Dar meets Etisalat CEO, invites company to invest more in Pakistan’s telecom sector – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met the United Arab Emirates (UAE)‘s e&, formely known as Etisalat, chief executive and invited the company to invest more in the country’s telecom sector. PTCL’s management is with ‘e&’, which has 26 per cent of the shares. The largest shareholding of 62pc is with […]
Key info for fans attending matches at National Stadium
Listen to article Cricket fans attending the upcoming Tri-Nation Series and Champions Trophy matches at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi are advised to follow essential guidelines for a smooth experience. According to DIG Security and Emergency Services Division, Maqsood Ahmed Memon, parking arrangements have been made for vehicles and motorcycles at the nearby China Ground. Vehicles […]
Local IT firms sign deals in Riyadh – Business
KARACHI: Pakistani IT companies have attracted numerous international companies from various sectors and cut investment deals at LEAP 2025, the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) said on Monday. The association said that over 100 Pakistani IT companies with over 1,000 delegates are attending the tech conference in Riyadh, which brings innovators and experts from all […]