Koko Tech to tap in to consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to Koko Tech Pakistan (Private) Limited (KTPL) to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in Pakistan, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. KTPL is owned by Alibaba.com Holdings,…
RAWALPINDI: Residents of Rawalpindi Cantonment areas are facing increasing difficulties in accessing basic civic facilities due to the absence of elected representatives and a caretaker setup. Issues related to water supply, sanitation and damaged roads have intensified. According to a report compiled by The Express Tribune, visits to posh and densely populated areas – including…
Interior minister says if traders act decisively, up to $10b could return to Pakistan before upcoming budget KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday urged the business community to repatriate a portion of overseas-held wealth, estimating that nearly $100 billion has been moved out of the country over the past three to four years. Addressing business…
LAHORE: There are growing concerns about an unusual rise in temperatures and potential heatwaves during the summer season in Punjab this year. According to reports from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and international organizations, most parts of the province may experience intense heat from late April to June. According to the PMD’s seasonal outlook, temperatures…
Police officers stand at a check post on a road leading to the Serena hotel, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS MURREE/ ISLAMABAD: Citizens of the federal capital are increasingly voicing anger over heavy police check posts and road blockades set up on almost every…
San Isidro court hears at least 100 witnesses in trial of Maradona’s medical team for negligence April 12, 2026 Napoli fans in the stands hold up a sign of Diego Maradona in the stands before the match. PHOTO: REUTERS A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday,…
Pope Leo XIV reacts as he speaks with the youth who helped him plant a tree during his visit to the archaeological site of Hippo Regius in Annaba, Algeria, April 14, 2026. PHOTO:REUTERS Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny” on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two…
Says Pakistan has reaffirmed its position as responsible, pivotal state in international community A meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. — PPP President Asif Ali Zardari tasked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday to remain proactively engaged with the United States and Iran to…
Blessing Muzarabani pulls out of Islamabad United deal to join KKR in IPL move. Photo: REUTERS/FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has imposed a two-year ban on Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, ruling him out of the league until 2029. The decision was taken after Muzarabani, who had initially agreed to join Islamabad United,…
KARACHI: The Subh-e-Nau ITF Pakistan Junior International Tennis Championship (Leg-II) continued at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad, featuring competitive matches from rising tennis talent across the world.The tournament, organized under the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), has attracted a strong international field with 22 boys and 19 girls representing 15 countries. Participants include players from…