Startups7 hours ago

The easiest time to recognise a billion-dollar company is when it’s already worth a billion dollars. Venture capital exists to spot that potential much earlier and provide the founders the capital and resources to get there Fasset, the global fintech company, has now reached a US$1B valuation follow

StartupsAug 31, 2026

Karachi, Pakistan – August 2026 — Yango Pakistan, part of global tech company Yango Group, has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026, highlighting the company’s commitment to building a workplace where employees feel valued, trusted and connected to the work they do. The recognition come

StartupsAug 30, 2026

Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, and DAT AI Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and jointly develop technology-led financial and digital solutions for government entities, educational institutions, corporates and other organizations. The collaboration combines Zindigi’s di

Sports22 hours ago

Danish Elahi has delivered an impressive performance at the Sydney Marathon, emerging as the fastest Pakistani runner after completing the demanding 42.195-kilometre race in an outstanding time of 3 hours, 29 minutes and 7 seconds. Elahi led a strong contingent of Pakistani and Pakistani-origin runn

Sports24 hours ago

England produced a dominant display at Lord’s to defeat Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 389 for victory, Pakistan’s batting lineup struggled under pressure and was bowled out for 194, with Saud Shakeel providing the main re

SportsSep 1, 2026

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has once again shown why Lord’s has become one of the most special grounds of his career. During the second Test against England in August 2026, Abbas took nine wickets in the match, including five wickets in England’s second innings. He finished the match with 9

Health13 hours ago

Nurse Razia Noreen is set to receive the Sitara-e-Khidmat after being recognised for her bravery during the recent fire at the neonatal ward of PIMS in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the national civil award along with a cash reward of Rs10 million for Razia in recognition of

HealthSep 1, 2026

Efforts to be made to ensure patients' safety: Dr Salman.Making efforts to provide better, faster services: Pims ED.Dr Salman says Pims has very heavy patient load.ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed executive director of the...

HealthAug 30, 2026

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has inaugurated a range of modern facilities at the Sindh Institute of Animal Health in Korangi, calling the initiative an important development for veterinary healthcare, scientific research, disease monitoring and livestock growth across the province. The c

PoliticsSep 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump has placed himself at the top of a personal ranking of American presidents, calling himself “The Greatest” while putting former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama in the “Failures” category. Trump shared the ranking on his Truth Social account on August 27. The list plac

PoliticsAug 31, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed federal ministries and departments to take greater responsibility for implementing government decisions, expressing concern over delays and weak follow-up. The instructions were issued to around 41 federal secretaries and heads of departments. The Prime Min

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

International9 hours ago

The inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, began in Istanbul, Turkiye, on Monday.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence...

InternationalAug 31, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement sends a clear message of unity and peace across the region. The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President

InternationalAug 30, 2026

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

Economy12 hours ago

Supreme leader urges Iranian government to address economic hardshipUS sanctions Egyptian bank said to have ties with Iran via Emirati unit.With Gulf war now at six-month mark, negotiations are at impasse.

EconomySep 1, 2026

Pakistan has made its biggest-ever early repayment of domestic debt, paying Rs 1,200 billion to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) before the scheduled maturity date. The development was announced on August 29 by Khurram Schehzad, Adviser to the Finance Minister. The latest payment is part of the gove

EconomyAug 27, 2026

Singapore is strengthening its family support policies after the country recorded a record-low fertility rate of 0.87 in 2025. The government has announced a broader package of financial and childcare benefits aimed at reducing the cost of raising children. Under the expanded support measures, famil

AutomotiveSep 1, 2026

The public transport network in Peshawar is set for an expansion after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government purchased 50 additional buses for the city’s Bus Rapid Transit system. The new buses have been acquired at a cost of Rs2.14 billion and are expected to increase the capacity of the BRT network as

AutomotiveSep 1, 2026

Jetour is set to reveal the WOW Price of the T1 i-DM (PHEV) on 1st September, following the official unveiling of its expanded T-Series lineup in Pakistan at a launch event held on the night of 27th August. The launch marked the introduction of the Jetour T1 (Gasoline) and T1 i-DM (PHEV) to the Paki

AutomotiveAug 30, 2026

Several Deepal S05 buyers in Pakistan have expressed frustration over delayed deliveries, unclear booking updates,…

TechnologySep 1, 2026

Online personality Sneako has asked Rockstar Games to include a mosque in Grand Theft Auto 6, saying Muslim players should have a place to pray in the upcoming game. Sneako suggested in a post on X after recent official footage showed more details of the game world. He pointed to the inclusion of st

TechnologyAug 30, 2026

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed Ufone, Jazz and Zong to ensure that prepaid customers receive at least 180 days of balance validity with every recharge, effective October 1. Under the new directive, any balance that expires due to the validity period must be automatically

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

SecuritySep 1, 2026

Bangladesh has confirmed plans to buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets, with a government adviser saying that the aircraft’s reported performance against Indian

SecurityAug 31, 2026

India has reached a new defence agreement with the United States to obtain additional Javelin anti-tank missile systems, adding to its efforts to strengthen and modernise its military equipment. The agreement includes missile systems and associated equipment intended to improve the ability of Indian

SecurityAug 30, 2026

Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a new defence cooperation protocol aimed at strengthening military ties and expanding security collaboration amid growing regional tensions. Under the agreement, Pakistan will support Kuwait through military training, capacity building, border management and other are

Energy23 hours ago

Pakistan is experiencing temporary additional load-shedding during peak nighttime hours after a shortage of Re-Gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) affected electricity generation, according to the Power Division. The non-availability of an RLNG cargo has reportedly resulted in a reduction of aroun

EnergyAug 31, 2026

Component remains in long-term power planning: power division.Free electricity market replaced new IPPs, says power division.Govt rejects attempts to link IPPs with Diamer-Bhasha project.The federal...

EnergyAug 30, 2026

LIVOLTEK is set to participate in Middle East Energy 2026, taking place from 1 to 3 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE. The company will showcase its latest energy technologies and solutions at Booth H7C30, giving industry professionals an opportunity to explore its growing product port

GeneralAug 31, 2026

Lahore – PC Hospitality brought together its senior leadership from across the Group for a two-day Leadership Convention at Pearl-Continental Lahore, reinforcing the company’s commitment to investing in the development, coaching and continued growth of its leaders. Held under the theme “Strengthenin

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

FinanceAug 31, 2026

Karachi, 28 August 2026: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, has announced the launch of a Riba-free Agri Vehicle Financing solution. The offering is designed to promote the country’s agriculture sector and equip farmers and agri-based businesses with affordable transportati

FinanceAug 30, 2026

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

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

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