PHC Stop ECP From Taking Further Steps Against Disqualified PTI Lawmakers
High Court Issues Reserved Verdict on Petitions by NA and Senate Opposition Leaders Peshawar: On…
Grok Chatbot Sparks Confusion After Suspension Over Gaza Comments
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has stirred a fresh wave of controversy after being briefly suspended from the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, following remarks accusing Israel and the United States of committing “genocide” in Gaza. The suspension, which occurred on Monday, was not officially explained by the platform. When reinstated, Grok’s account greeted…
Pakistan Taps Japanese Firm for Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has brought in Japanese technology company Soramitsu to work on the country’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC), a move that signals Islamabad’s growing commitment to digital finance. The decision comes a few weeks after the federal cabinet signed off on the Virtual Assets Act 2025, which lays…
Aurangzeb Vows Crackdown on Tax Loopholes, Pledges Stronger Investor Confidence
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is interviewed during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting at the IMF and World Bank’s 2024 annual Spring Meetings in Washington. PHOTO: REUTERS Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has vowed to shut down tax loopholes, push ahead with economic reforms, and restore investor trust in Pakistan’s economy. Addressing…
Boycotting PTI Lawmakers Return to National Assembly, Join Legislative Business
ISLAMABAD — Just a day after walking out in protest over the conviction of party leaders in the May 9 riots cases, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) members were back in the National Assembly on Tuesday, taking part in the private members’ day proceedings and allowing the house to complete a packed legislative agenda. The session, chaired…
Seales’ Six-Wicket Masterclass Fires West Indies to Historic ODI Series Win Over Pakistan
TAROUBA — A fiery spell from Jayden Seales fired the West Indies to a commanding 202-run victory over Pakistan in the third and deciding one-day international in Trinidad on Tuesday, sealing their first ODI series win over the visitors in more than three decades. The 26-year-old pacer ripped through Pakistan’s top order, finishing with career-best…
Dengue Cases Rise Faster Than Last Year in Pindi
Rawalpindi’s Dengue Numbers Climb, Murree Not Far Behind Rawalpindi’s dengue season has started earlier — and faster — than many expected. So far, 52 cases have been confirmed in the district. Same time last year? Just 38. The District Health Authority isn’t taking it lightly. Field workers, sanitary patrols, and entomologists have been told in…
Finance minister notes ‘room’ for lowering interest rate by year end
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s finance minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, said on Wednesday that there could be some room to cut the country’s policy interest rate before the end of the year. The central bank has kept the rate at 11 percent since May, after bringing it down from 22 percent since June 2024 in a series of…
Pakistan Faces High Childhood Blindness Rates Due to Genetic Disorders
Al-Shifa Trust urges early diagnosis, offers free testing to tackle vision loss Genetic Disorders Behind Most Childhood Blindness in Pakistan Recent research by Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital shows that hereditary and congenital disorders account for 40–60% of childhood blindness cases in Pakistan. Experts say the lack of early genetic testing leaves many children blind for…
Tragedy Strikes: Award-Winning Journalist Anas Al Sharif and Four Colleagues Killed in Targeted Israeli Airstrike”
Al Sharif Gaza Airstrike Kills Five Journalists Including Anas Al Sharif The Al Sharif Gaza airstrike on Sunday killed prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, 28, along with four colleagues. The Israeli strike, described by Al Jazeera as a “directed assault,” hit a tent across from Shifa Hospital in eastern Gaza City. Al Sharif,…
FBR to Recruit 102 Experts for Audits in 42 Industries, Revises Tax Rules
FBR to Hire 102 Specialists for Audits in 42 Key Sectors ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to bring in over a hundred sector and audit experts to carry out extensive field audits across 42 major industries in the country. The move aims to strengthen tax enforcement and close revenue gaps…