Economy & Technology
Full court bench formation debate dominates SC hearing on 26th Amend
Justice Amin leads eight-member bench hearing challenges against 26th Amendment; says lawyers, too, must depend on law currently in force Justice Khan remarks SC must rely on 26th Amendment until...
PM calls Pak-Saudi Defence Pact symbol of brotherhood, urges joint efforts for global strength
Premier underlines Pakistan–Saudi defence pact formalizes a relationship founded on deep fraternity Describes his recent visit to Riyadh as ‘unique and unforgettable,’ lauding the warm hospitality Says both countries determined...
Dubai airport targets 100m passengers by 2027
People sit at a coffee shop as they wait for their flight after a rainstorm hits Dubai, causing delays at the Dubai International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April...
Indian Olympic medal-winning wrestler banned for weight violation
India's Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat poses for a photo. — AFP/File NEW DELHI: India's Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat has been banned from wrestling for a year after exceeding the weight...
FBR moves to publicise civil servants’ assets
An undated image of the Federal Board of Revenue building in Islamabad. — APPFBR issues draft to amend asset rules.IMF condition met through enhanced transparency measure.Public access planned for officers’...
Gold hits record high in Pakistan as global prices surge
A representational image of gold bars and coins. — Reuters/File10-gramme gold jumps by Rs7,202.Global gold reaches $4,039 per ounce.Local silver price climbs by Rs55 per tola. KARACHI: Gold prices in...
Nvidia to keep sponsoring H-1B visas in light of Trump’s $100,000 fee order, report says
Chipmaker Nvidia's (NVDA.O) CEO Jensen Huang said that the company will continue to sponsor H-1B visas and cover all associated costs following U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order last month that...
World Bank slashes Pakistan’s growth forecast to 2.6% after deadly floods
A person enters the building of the World Bank Group, in Washington, United States. — AFP/FileGDP growth earlier expected to be 3.4% in FY26, 3.6% in FY27: WB.Adds fiscal deficit...
Pakistan, IMF reach consensus to scrap tax-free car import schemes
An employee of a car showroom walks amidst new cars displayed at an auto dealer centre in Karachi. — AFP/FileTwo import car schemes scrapped under IMF-Pakistan agreement.Govt tightens Transfer of...
Investor protection flags raised by crypto race to tokenise stocks
A race by crypto companies to sell tokens pegged to stocks is raising alarm bells among traditional financial firms and regulatory experts who warn that the fast-growing novel products pose...
