‘Back-channel contacts are continuing despite harsh tones from both sides,’ source says Pakistan will continue its mediation efforts to help reach a negotiated settlement to the Middle East conflict, with “no immediate danger” of a renewed war between the United States and Iran, multiple government sources familiar with the process told Anadolu on Monday. “Pakistan…
KARACHI: Pakistani banks should follow the global trend of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to accelerate customer onboarding and strengthen Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, with the aim of significantly expanding their customer base. AI?based systems enable banking institutions to attract new customers more efficiently, help prevent account misuse in both bank and wallet systems,…
KARACHI: The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its winning streak, closing at 185,372 points with a weekly gain of 3.23%, or 5,801 points, as easing oil prices on the back of de-escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions bolstered investor confidence. Brent crude softened to around $71.8 per barrel during the week. On a…
Plans to develop charging infrastructure and train Pakistani engineers and technicians Finance minister meets BYD leadership. Photo:X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday met a delegation from BYD Group and Mega Motor Company (MMC) and reaffirmed the government’s support for electric vehicle manufacturing and localisation in the country, the finance ministry wrote on X. The…
RAWALPINDI: At least 23 terrorists belonging Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed during a series of intelligence-based operations carried out by security forces over the past 48 hours in various areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces are continuing a series…
Meeting underlines need for facilitative measures, improving ease of doing business ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani chaired a consultative meeting at the Ministry of Finance with representatives of the business and export sectors to discuss measures aimed at further improving the tax regime, enhancing export facilitation, and promoting a…
Pakistani community in UK pays glowing tributes to armed forces, political leadership and nation Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom commemorated the 1st anniversary of Marka-e-Haq at a ceremony held in London on Friday. The event was attended by British parliamentarians, Pakistan-origin councillors, businessmen, officers of the high commission, media representatives and a large…
Outcome to determine final composition of the 45-member legislature, pave the way for formation of the next AJK gov A picture showing a crowd gathered during the political campaign for the AJK Legislative Assembly polls. — FILE PHOTO With just days left before the decisive third and final phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir…
Accident happened on the road between Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan and the capital Kabul Afghan refugees wait in a queue to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Torkham on October 27, 2023. PHOTO: AFP A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board, including 10 children, a provincial official told AFP. Deadly…
Meeting comes after Trump extended ceasefire last night at the request of PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on April 22, 2026. Photo: PMO/X Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday and discussed the ongoing regional situation following the extension…