Pakistan
National and regional reporting from Pakistani and regional desks. Sorted by source publication time.
Record 4,082 companies enrolled in Pakistan in April
ISLAMABAD: The number of registered companies in Pakistan is close to the 300,000 benchmark after the record 4,082 firms were incorporated in April. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that the number of registered companies in Pakistan has reached 294,101. The SE...
Battery storage system is missing link in Pakistan’s solar revolution, experts say
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Bulls extend winning streak for fourth session
KARACHI: As international oil prices continued their downward movement amid ongoing Middle East de-escalation talks, bulls managed to tighten their grip over the market for the fourth straight session despite a volatile start at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. The market drew its stre...
SBP reserves rise by $23m to $15.85bn despite external payment pressures
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Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry seeks cut in business costs
BLAHORE: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the digitisation initiatives within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are being enhanced through Pakistan Revenue Automation Ltd (PRAL). According to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the finance minister, in a meeting wi...
IMF warns of ‘inevitable’ AI cyber threats
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday of the risks to global financial stability posed by cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence tools, calling for greater international cooperation on the issue. “IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyber-incident loss...
PSX stays bullish, nears 173,000
KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions
Record 4,082 companies registered in April
The total number of registered companies has reached 294,101
Cannabis control body plans Rs200m renovation
Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry
Irish footballers urge boycott of Israel match
An open letter sent to FAI from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine
IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial system
Highlights risks posed by highly interconnected nature of global financial system
Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
Australia to tour Pakistan for 3-match ODI series beginning on May 30
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday that the Australia men’s cricket team will tour the country for a three-match one-day international (ODI) series. In a press release, the cricket board said that the visitors would arrive in Islamabad on May 23 and take on the Green Shirts in th...
Gull Feroza, Sadaf Shamas slam tons as Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe to take unassailable series lead
PAKISTAN captain Fatima Sana celebrates after dismissing Zimbabwe batter Kelly Ndiraya during the second One-day International at the National Bank Stadium Karachi on Wednesday.—Tahir Jamal/White Star KARACHI: Centuries by Gull Feroza and Sadaf Shamas powered Pakistan to a crushing 206-run victory ...
Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final
LONDON: Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the “energy and belief” generated by reaching the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as fuel to complete an historic double. Even by his frenetic standards, Arteta was a blur of energy as the Gunners boss embarked on a jubilant lap of ...
Shaheen backs head coach Sarfraz Ahmed ahead of Bangladesh Tests
DHAKA: Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has put his support behind the team’s newly-appointed head coach Sarfraz Ahmed ahead of his first assignment; a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Sarfraz was handed the role last month after it was left vacant by former head coach Azhar Mahm...
India says Pakistani players can visit for multilateral events but bilateral competitions remain off table
Pakistani players and teams will be able to participate in multilateral events hosted by India but bilateral events remain off the table, India’s sports ministry has said. India also said the visa process for sportspersons and officials will be simplified, while office bearers of international spo...
ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
PMD issues another heatwave alert for Sindh, warns mercury may climb to 49°C
Advised children, women and elderly people to take precautionary measures
Iran invited to FIFA headquarters for World Cup talks
PARIS: FIFA has invited the Iranian football federation (FFIRI) to its headquarters for talks over the country’s participation at this year’s World Cup, a source told AFP on Tuesday. Iran’s presence at the tournament, held in the United States, Canada and Mexico between June 11 and July 19, has been...
Bayern’s Kompany channels ‘inner tranquility’ before PSG Champions League showdown
MUNICH: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he was in a state of “total calm” before Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris St-Germain. Bayern lost 5-4 in last week’s wild first leg in Paris in one of the greatest games in recent memory. A day ahead of the bigg...