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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%

State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.5%. This marks the fourth MPC meeting of 2026. The decision came after the central bank had raised the rate by 100 basis points in its previous…

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PCB changes salary grades under new format-specific contracts

Naqvi says new model should not be confused with artificial intelligence; instead, it should be appreciated PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s press conference alongside Aqib Javed, Mike Hesson and senior PCB officials. Photo: PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced major changes to its players’ central contracts system, introducing a new format-specific structure after abandoning…

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PPP–PML-N differences settled, claims Chan

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Information Secretary Nadeem Afzal Chan has said that there were no remaining differences between the PPP and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), asserting that recent tensions between the two coalition partners had been resolved. His remarks came just a day after PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had blasted alleged attempts…

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Imran Khan administered fifth intravitreal injection: PIMS

Hospital says Khan remained vitally stable before, during, and after the procedure, discharged after treatment Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Photo: File The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Monday confirmed that the imprisoned founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan underwent a scheduled eye procedure on Sunday, describing the treatment as his fifth intravitreal…

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‘All is well’ mood sparks strong rally at PSX

Investor confidence surges as budget measures, Iran-US peace breakthrough push KSE-100 index to 175,746.63 points KARACHI: An “all is well” sentiment prevailed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday as market participants welcomed the government’s reform-oriented budget measures and responded positively to reports of a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran….

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Israeli analysts say US-Iran deal ‘political victory’ for Tehran, accuse Netanyahu of making Israel ‘hostage’ to Trump

Israeli Premier Netanyahu had led Israel into ‘serious political defeat,’ says political analyst Ben Caspit US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Israeli political analysts have described a US-Iran agreement as a…

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Japanese FM commends Pakistans mediatory role in reaching US-Iran understanding

Both sides reaffirm need to maintain close contact and regular exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday commended Pakistan’s role in facilitating and supporting diplomatic efforts that contributed to the recent understanding between the United States…

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