Pakistan tightens airport screening after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global emergency

In light of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global emergency, Pakistan has intensified screening measures at airports across the country, along with other precautionary steps. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Saturday, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal directed…

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LSM rises 11% in March, monthly dip 5%

Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) posted a mixed yet broadly positive performance in March 2026, reflecting an uneven recovery in Pakistan's industrial sector. The latest provisional data show that while annual growth remained strong, short-term indicators pointed to volatility and underlying structural challenges. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, LSM output increased by 11.09% in March 2026 compared…

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Shanto fifty puts Bangladesh in command

Hasan Ali got rid of Shadman Islam on day four. Photo: AFP Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck another composed half-century to steer into a commanding position against  on the rain-hit fourth day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. Bangladesh finished the day on 152-3 in their second innings,…

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PSX plunges 3,791 points over oil worries

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday came under severe selling pressure, tracking a broader global market decline, as fears of rising inflation intensified amid a global oil crisis. The bourse plunged nearly 3,800 points, triggered by stalled US-Iran peace negotiations, which kept tensions high around the Strait of Hormuz and pushed crude prices…

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Pakistan repays $2 billion to UAE

Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday paid back $2 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further lessening its dependency on the Gulf nation…

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Budget 2027 & fiscal illusion

ISLAMABAD: The principal reason for low revenue collection in Pakistan is weak fiscal management and a policy framework designed to appease tax evaders while burdening the already documented sectors. In 2026, while the numbers have become astronomical, the underlying disease remains unchanged. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is still missing targets, relying excessively on…

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Roma’s Champions League return back on

Donyell Malen has scored 12 times for Roma since signing from Aston Villa. Photo: AFP LONDON: Roma have a return to the Champions League firmly within their sights ahead of Sunday’s trip to Parma as both Juventus and AC Milan’s hope’s of finishing in Serie A’s top four are threatened by the resurgent capital club….

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