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Security
Bangladesh has confirmed plans to buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets, with a government adviser saying that the aircraft’s reported performance against Indian
Economy
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
Technology
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
Energy
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...
Security
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
Finance
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recorded a net profit of nearly Rs 2 trillion during the financial year ended June 30, 2026. According to its annual financial statements, the central bank earned Rs 1.99 trillion, compared with Rs 2.5 trillion in the previous year. This represents a decline of about
Startups
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
Finance
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
International
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
General
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
Politics
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
International
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
