Finance6 hours ago

aik by BankIslami today launched aik Connect, the country’s first Shariah-compliant Open Banking and Banking-as-a-Service gateway. The platform does away with the old way of onboarding partners, which typically meant weeks of back-and-forth between legal, business and technical teams. Now it happens

FinanceAug 29, 2026

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved a record Rs152 billion budget for the financial year 2026-27. This is the largest budget in the history of Islamabad’s civic agency. The CDA Board cleared the budget in a meeting chaired by Chairman Sohail Ashraf. Most of the money will go to deve

FinanceAug 28, 2026

A case before the Lahore High Court has brought attention to an alleged banking fraud scheme in which six UBL customers reportedly lost a combined Rs10.45 million after their mobile numbers were duplicated and banking information was allegedly misused. Investigators believe the suspects obtained con

International5 hours ago

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, held a meeting with a group of Harvard Business School students who were visiting Pakistan as part of their international programme. The students came from different countries, providing an opportunity for discussions on Paki

International15 hours ago

Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a defence agreement to expand military cooperation between their armed forces in training, capacity building, and border

InternationalAug 28, 2026

France has officially closed its Consulate General in Karachi after maintaining a diplomatic presence in the city for around five decades. The French Consulate began operations in Karachi in 1976 and remained active for 50 years before shutting its doors following the departure of Consul General Ale

GeneralAug 29, 2026

EcoStar has introduced a new range of water dispensers designed to bring more convenience, comfort and premium lifestyle value to modern homes. Built around the idea of being ‘Designed for Life’, the new range focuses on two everyday consumer needs: easy access to ice and easier bottle replacement.

GeneralAug 28, 2026

Pakistan is preparing to observe 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), with religious activities planned across the country. The occasion will be observed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and the federal government has declared it a public holiday. Cities and towns are being decorated

GeneralAug 27, 2026

YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has turned a police chase into one…

PoliticsAug 28, 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been nominated for the Noble Sustainability Global Leadership Award. The Swiss-based Global Sustainability Trust, also known as the Nobel Sustainability Trust and chaired by Peter Nobel, made this recognition. It honours her data-driven work on climate r

PoliticsAug 28, 2026

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has recommended nine officers from Pakistan’s armed forces for induction into the civil services under the CSS Competitive Examination 2025. The officers completed the required psychological assessment and viva voce stages before receiving their allocatio

PoliticsAug 28, 2026

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif have urged Pakistanis to draw guidance from the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet

Sports11 hours ago

Pakistan has reportedly raised objections over the possible broadcast of an interview with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with reports suggesting that the national team threatened not to participate if the interview was aired. The reported development has brought political sensitivities into the

Sports21 hours ago

Pakistan’s pace attack delivered a disciplined performance as Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Abbas spearheaded the effort to keep England under 250. Both bowlers maintained consistent line and length, creating pressure and making it difficult for England’s batters to build substantial partnerships. Their

SportsAug 28, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has identified a promising young fast bowler, Qayyum Khan, from Jhang, Punjab, who has impressed with his exceptional pace. The right arm pacer recently recorded a top speed of 152 km/h during an assessment at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. Qayyum star

StartupsAug 21, 2026

Grace Hospitality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Artisan Coffee Roaster, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration to introduce specialty coffee experiences across its growing portfolio of hospitality properties in Pakistan. The MoU was formally signed by Muhammad Ismai

StartupsAug 9, 2026

Salma Butt visited the McDonald’s outlet at the Bhera Motorway Rest Area to review its facilities, cleanliness and overall standards. During her visit, she inspected different areas of the outlet and looked at the arrangements made for travelers using the busy motorway stop. She praised the McDonald

StartupsAug 7, 2026

Pakistan just got a seat on Asia’s biggest fintech stage. NayaPay was named Fintech Startup – Pakistan at the Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026, being alongside some of the region’s most closely watched names in financial technology. For a country where most people were locked out of formal bank

Energy22 hours ago

Pakistan’s federal government has reduced the prices of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD), effective August 28, 2026. Petrol has been cut by Rs. 0.50 per litre, bringing its price down from Rs. 343.10 to Rs. 342.60. Meanwhile, HSD has decreased by Rs. 0.19 per litre, falling from Rs. 371.80 to Rs.

EnergyAug 29, 2026

The Board of Directors of Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (Wafi Energy) today announced the company’s financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a profit after tax of PKR 1,523 million for the half year, compared with PKR 1,260 million in the same period last year. Th

EnergyAug 29, 2026

Despite a recent decline in international oil prices, motorists in Pakistan may have to wait before seeing any significant reduction in petrol prices. While some global benchmarks have fallen below the $80-per-barrel mark, domestic fuel prices remain under pressure from several other cost factors th

EducationAug 28, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will send 100 young agricultural graduates…

EducationAug 27, 2026

Pakistan is preparing to send 100 young agricultural graduates to Italy for specialised training as part of efforts to modernise the country’s olive industry and develop new opportunities for young professionals. The trainees will receive practical and advanced knowledge in areas including olive far

EducationAug 27, 2026

A routine physical verification at NED University of Engineering and Technology has raised questions over the whereabouts of expensive equipment assigned to its Food Engineering Department in Karachi. The audit found that four major machines, collectively valued at about Rs. 5.71 crore, could not be

SecurityAug 30, 2026

Islamabad has been ranked 83rd out of 401 cities in the latest global safety index. The capital sits ahead of several major world cities, including London, Moscow, Toronto, Glasgow and Istanbul. Capital police shared the ranking on Tuesday. Police also reported strong results in crime control this y

SecurityAug 29, 2026

Sindh government's focal person also receives noticeJibran Nasir had opposed commission's formationFamily has approached high court against commission.KARACHI: The judicial commission formed to investigate young businessman...

SecurityAug 29, 2026

Tahira Habib Jalib, daughter of renowned revolutionary poet Habib Jalib, has alleged that officials attempted…

HealthAug 29, 2026

Cigarettes are harmful. There is no disputing that. But one of the most widely misunderstood concepts is the actual impact of cigarettes on smokers and the reason behind it. It was identified by a British tobacco researcher, Michael Russell, back in 1976 and yet remains one of the most important yet

HealthAug 29, 2026

Grieving families of newborns killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) have demanded DNA tests to confirm the identities of the victims. The blaze broke out around 6:45 a.m. on 26 August 2026 in the nursery of the Mother and Child Health ward. Fifteen infants wer

HealthAug 29, 2026

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the reported deaths of 14 newborns at PIMS Hospital, describing the incident as a deeply heartbreaking tragedy. He said the loss of newborn lives had extinguished hopes just as they were beginning to shine, while grieving families ar

TechnologyAug 30, 2026

Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO, has officially retired PakSat-1R after more than 15 years of operations in geostationary orbit. Launched on August 11, 2011, the satellite played a key role in supporting Pakistan’s telecommunications infrastructure, television broadcasting and broadband co

TechnologyAug 29, 2026

Pakistan’s technology sector has attracted another international company as Houston-based technology firm Mobiz has opened a regional office in Karachi. The company has established its new office at the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park, adding to the growing presence of global technolo

TechnologyAug 29, 2026

Google has announced a new student-focused offer that gives eligible college and university students access to a premium Google AI plan for 12 months at no cost. For students outside the United States, including eligible students in Pakistan and other supported markets, the offer provides Google AI

WeatherAug 29, 2026

A major flood disaster has caused widespread destruction across parts of Nepal and Tibet, with nearly 1,500 people reported missing after a huge landslide sent rocks, mud and ice into a Himalayan river. Nepal has reported 826 people unaccounted for, including a large number of foreign tourists. In T

WeatherAug 25, 2026

Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging across parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, disrupting traffic and making travel difficult for residents in several areas. Intense showers resulted in significant water accumulation on major roads, streets and underpasses. Some low-lying areas were also affected as d

WeatherAug 21, 2026

Heavy monsoon rains submerged parts of Rawalpindi’s newly revamped Raja Bazaar, raising fresh concerns over drainage and water management at the recently developed commercial hub. The newly introduced pedestrian area was also affected by severe waterlogging, with rainwater accumulating across severa

AutomotiveAug 27, 2026

For decades, Taj Gasoline has been part of Pakistan’s roads, powering your everyday journeys from the morning commute to long-distance drives and business trips. Since 1965, the brand has built a relationship with everyone on the road that goes beyond simply filling a tank. To enhance your vehicle r

AutomotiveAug 25, 2026

Atlas Honda has launched an exchange programme for existing Honda CD70 owners, giving riders a simpler way to upgrade to a new motorcycle. Under the initiative, eligible customers can bring their old Honda motorcycle to participating dealerships for an assessment. The value determined for the used b

AutomotiveAug 23, 2026

Pakistan may have just got its first glimpse of a new automotive brand before its official arrival was even announced. Pictures circulating on social media appear to show two striking SUVs being unloaded from shipping containers in Pakistan. The vehicles? None other than the iCAUR V23 and V27, marki

EconomyAug 27, 2026

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has proposed a $522.34 million first phase for a new deep-water port at Keti Bunder, near Karachi. On 24 August 2026, company officials presented a Conceptual Master Plan to President Asif Ali Zardari. The plan outlines a modern maritime gateway with multiple

EconomyAug 27, 2026

Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing sector recorded a sharp rise in July 2026, with domestic factories producing or assembling 3.90 million handsets. This was 9% higher than July 2025 and 102% higher than the 1.93 million units produced in June. At the same time, mobile phone imports dropped

EconomyAug 26, 2026

Pakistan generated more than Rs1.83 billion from Markhor and Ibex trophy hunting between 2023 and…