Launches new framework to empower youth to save securely and develop responsible financial habits State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday it has launched a new framework for teenagers’ accounts, enabling them to independently own and operate bank accounts and digital wallets. In a press release, the…
Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring in their 5-2 Serie A win over Roma at the San Siro. Photo: AFP/FILE MILAN: Inter Milan took a big step towards winning the Serie A title by thrashing sorry Roma 5-2 on Sunday, ending a late-season wobble and moving nine points clear at the top of the…
PUBLISHED April 27, 2025 KARACHI: It’s the year 2018. India prepares to head to poll next year. “Narendra Modi is facing an unexpected image problem: he’s starting to look weak,” writes Nikhil Kumar in an analysis for CNN. Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party lost a number of key state-level elections in December 2018, with…
PUBLISHED August 03, 2025 KARACHI: In a country where patients often arrive at hospitals only when their condition turns critical, where public health infrastructure remains chronically underfunded, and where even routine illnesses can become life-threatening due to delays, the cracks in Pakistan’s healthcare system are no secret. But while treatment gaps and medicine shortages dominate…
PESHAWAR: Junior players from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa delivered an outstanding performance while representing Pakistan at the Badminton Asia South Asia Regional Championship 2026, winning multiple medals and bringing pride to the province.K-P players including Qari Muhammad Umer secured gold medals in Under-19 boys’ singles and doubles, along with a silver medal in mixed doubles. Similarly, Fahad Ahmad…
CJP Afridi describes agreement as significant step for constitutional governance, fundamental rights in both countries The ceremony for the judicial cooperation agreement between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkiye in Islamabad. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Monday highlighted the significance of judicial cooperation with…
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the American Business Forum (ABF) called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division and shared proposals for tax policy rationalisation, reduction in compliance burden, incentivisation of exports and facilitation of foreign exchange inflows, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. The delegation, led by…
SUZUKA: Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell on Saturday as Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare. Mercedes have claimed one-two finishes at both grands prix so far in a flying start to the Formula One season and they were again dominant in dry conditions at…
Strong voter enthusiasm highlights the growing stakes for Canada’s political and economic path. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Canadians are voting on Monday in a closely watched election shaped by trade disputes, economic turmoil, and annexation threats from the United States. Voters will decide whether interim Prime Minister Mark Carney should secure a full four-year mandate or if…
PUBLISHED August 03, 2025 PESHAWAR/ LAHORE/ KARACHI: There was once a time when motherhood was stereotypically associated with a life of stagnation. The new mother’s life would revolve around caring for her child, with no room for personal or professional growth. In these times, breastfeeding, despite its challenges and constraints, came naturally to women since…