ISLAMABAD: The use of cryptocurrencies in Pakistan is illegal, the National Assembly was told on Wednesday, reaffirming the government’s firm stance against virtual curr
SINGAPORE: Pakistan and India are in the process of reducing troop deployments along their heavily militarised border, nearly returning to the status quo before their lat
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to file a review petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) against the recent tariff decision concer
Las Vegas: In a groundbreaking move that marks a historic shift in Pakistan’s approach to digital assets, the country has officially launched its first government-b
A young Libyan man named Amer was traveling for Hajj when he encountered a security problem regarding his name during the airport procedures. Security told him, "We will try t
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has urged his party to prepare for a “major nationwide movement” aimed at ousting the current coaliti
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has vehemently condemned recent statements made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing them as “hate-filled and violent,” which und
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government is expected to allocate Rs1.079 trillion as a subsidy for the power sector in the fiscal year 2025-26, slightly lower than the Rs1.190 t
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces have successfully eliminated nine Indian-sponsored terrorists in three separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen their strategic partnership, following a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehb
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See all »ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has declared several batches of auto-disable syringes manufactured by six companies as substandard and issued an ur
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made HIV and Hepatitis B and C screening mandatory before all s
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency after a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed more than 80 people a
Education
See all »Karachi: The Chancellor Greenwich University, on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor Greenwich University, has appointed Dr. Naveed Ahmed Mughal as the Pro
KARACHI: Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed a new bill banning the use of plastic covers on books in Islamabad as part of nationwide efforts to reduce environmental
WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Defense has released a massive collection of previously classified UFO files online, giving the public access to government documen
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See all »The Single Window: A Key to Modernizing the Investment System: The Algerian government announced a new regulatory phase for the investment system, reducing processing ti
By: Manzar Naqvi The enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates stands as a model of brotherhood, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation. Rooted in
In a nation already burdened by economic fragility, recent policy announcements have laid bare a painful truth: relief, when it comes, often arrives wrapped in symbolism rathe