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Finance
Pakistan has formally asked China to speed up the refinancing of a $1.3 billion commercial loan. The request aims to support the country’s foreign exchange reserves and help maintain economic stability. Officials say the funds are expected to arrive later this month once the remaining terms are fina
Sports
Babar Azam has achieved another major milestone in Pakistan cricket. He now holds the highest batting average among Pakistan’s Test captains with a minimum of 1,500 runs. In 21 Tests as captain, Babar has scored 1,808 runs at an impressive average of 51.65. This strong performance has placed him at
International
Israel has killed more than 4,300 in Lebanon.Hezbollah says talks will bring “shame” to nation.Talks seek gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces.Lebanon and Israel held a fresh round of US-sponsored talks in Rome on Tuesday,...
Economy
The Rise of Matcha Globally & Locally The popularity of matcha is no longer limited to Japan. The global matcha market, valued at over USD 4 billion in 2025, is forecast to grow steadily over the next decade, reaching an estimated USD 8.72 billion by 2034. With an expected annual growth rate of 8.9%
Automotive
Ferrari’s first fully electric car has delivered an unexpected sales success, reaching its 2026 sales…
Sports
Islamabad is moving quickly with plans to build its first international-standard cricket stadium, with an estimated cost of Rs. 11.9 billion. The new stadium is expected to have a seating capacity of around 35,000 spectators and will provide a modern venue for major cricket events. The project is be
International
Tehran expresses hope for early conclusion of Pakistan-Iran FTA.Jam Kamal urges removal of barriers hindering bilateral trade.Tehran seeks greater logistics cooperation via Karachi, Gwadar.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed...
Energy
Nestlé CEO Jason Avanceña along with Nestlé’s Leadership team, called on Chief Minister Punjab Nestlé Pakistan, in collaboration with the Government of Punjab, marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s sustainability journey with the stone-laying ceremony of the Biomass Steam Plant at Sheikhupura
Finance
HBL today declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 73.1 billion, and a profit after tax of Rs 34.5 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2026. EPS for H1’26 increased to Rs 23.51. Along with the results, the Bank declared an interim cash dividend for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026,
Finance
1LINK (Private) Limited, Pakistan’s first fully licensed and designated Payment System Operator (PSO), welcomed its newly constituted Board of Directors to their first Board meeting on Friday, July 31, 2026. The meeting marked the commencement of the new Board’s tenure and reaffirmed 1LINK’s commitm
Finance
ABHI Bank has announced plans to go public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on…
International
Pakistan’s Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Company Limited (GTR) has achieved a major export milestone after…