EU and Indonesia Seal Landmark Trade Deal to Boost Investment and Cut Tariffs Bali, Indonesia – The European Union and Indonesia have signed a major trade agreement aimed at opening up investment in key sectors, including electric vehicles, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. The pact was signed in Bali by EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Indonesian […]
FBR Chief Clarifies Faceless Customs System, Highlights Revenue Gains ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman has clarified recent reports suggesting irregularities in customs operations, saying they stemmed from a misinterpretation of an initial audit observation. FBR Chief [name] Langrial emphasized that the Faceless Customs System was introduced to boost transparency and prevent […]
PM Shehbaz, Chinese Premier Li Qiang Discuss Stronger Pakistan-China Ties in Beijing Beijing: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday, where both leaders celebrated the positive momentum in Pakistan-China relations. During the cordial meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed heartfelt gratitude to China for its steadfast support for Pakistan’s territorial […]
Kuwaiti Dinar Strengthens Against Pakistani Rupee, Boosting Remittances The Kuwaiti Dinar has edged higher against the Pakistani Rupee, trading at 922.25 PKR, up slightly from 921.68 PKR on August 23. This follows a volatile few months, with the Dinar moving from 919.67 PKR on June 10 to 926.79 PKR earlier this week. Analysts say the […]
World Bank Grant to Boost Education Access in Punjab LAHORE — The World Bank has approved a major education initiative in Punjab aimed at expanding access to schools, improving learning outcomes, and strengthening the system’s ability to respond to future challenges. Funded through the Global Partnership for Education Fund, the “Getting Results: Access and Delivery […]
Pakistan Army Intensifies Relief Efforts as Floods Claim 229 Lives in KP Peshawar – Devastating cloudbursts and flash floods have left at least 229 people dead and more than 40 injured across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to official reports. The Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC) have launched extensive relief operations in Swat and Bajaur, where […]
Best Buy Expands Tech Hub in Bengaluru, Plans Major Hiring Drive Best Buy, the well-known electronics retailer, is rapidly growing its technology operations in India. The company opened its first global capability centre (GCC) in Bengaluru last year, and currently employs around 350 people across key areas such as data and artificial intelligence (AI). This […]
Oil Prices Fall as OPEC+ Increases Production LONDON – Oil prices dropped slightly on Monday after OPEC+ decided to increase oil production. Brent crude oil fell 40 cents to $69.27 per barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped 37 cents to $66.96 per barrel. This came after both prices fell about $2 on Friday. […]
In a statement issued here, the prime minister said that Pakistan’s first Digital FDI project has been making ‘significant’ efforts to identify targets and promote digital progress. “It is an important milestone towards creating an investment-friendly environment in the country,” PM Shehbaz added. He said that Pakistan’s Digital FDI project was a framework aimed at […]
South Africa bowled out the tourists for 194 in their first inning after posting 615 on the scoreboard in the final Test. The hosts then enforced the follow-on and asked Pakistan to bat for the second time, with them still trailing by 421 runs. However, skipper Shan Masood and star batter Babar Azam, who opened […]
