Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches “Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Scheme”. PHOTO: RADIOPAK The government approved the inclusion of lending Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) in the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Programme, a move aimed at expanding access to affordable housing finance, particularly for underserved and unbanked segments of the population, the Securities and Exchange Commission of…
Calls urgent presser while FinMin courts S&P, $5.2b export gap exposes weaknesses KARACHI: When you have absolutely good news one day and absolutely bad news the other, it indicates a problem with economic fundamentals. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad called an urgent press conference on Friday to share the positive outlook, projecting…
LONDON: England and Australia may be into the T20 World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday but the performances of emerging nations have led the global head of the women’s game to hail the “outstanding” cricket on display at the whole tournament. Concerns were raised about whether the women’s game had the depth to cope…
Ukrainian General Staff claims Kyiv struck 8 Russian oil refineries over past month Smoke rises from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters Ukraine claimed Saturday that its strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have disabled 42.74% of the country’s oil…
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry at a high-level meeting of the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling in Vienna, Austria, July 4, 2026. PHOTO: RADIOPAK Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Saturday that Pakistan’s successful strategy against illegal migration had become a model for the international community, state-run Radio Pakistan…
KARACHI: Gold prices declined in both the international and domestic markets after a two-day break on Saturday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $11 per ounce to $4,174. Reflecting the global trend, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold in the local market…
KANSAS CITY: Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority. Now they…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends a farewell ceremony for Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photo: Reuters Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei would be remembered for generations for his wisdom, leadership and profound influence on Iran and the broader region. “The late supreme leader’s…
Emphasises that these enduring ties have been further strengthened by vibrant Pakistani-American community President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday extended felicitations to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the momentous occasion of the US’ 250th anniversary, saying the relationship between the two countries was based on shared interests and commitment…
PAMA seeks PM intervention, warns local manufacturing unviable after Finance Act 2026 All three companies would separately enter into agreements with Ministry of Industries and Production to ensure compliance conditions of the Automotive Development Policy 2016-21. PHOTO: REUTERS LAHORE: The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for urgent intervention to…