Alibaba sees CPEC 2.0 boosting trade

Executive says SMEs need tech & AI, simpler export procedures to compete globally Global sourcing trends are creating new opportunities for Pakistan. As international buyers diversify their supply chains, they are increasingly seeking dependable manufacturing partners while placing greater emphasis on quality. photo:file ISLAMABAD: With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and competitive manufacturing capabilities, Pakistan can…

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Gold prices in Pakistan Today

KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp increase in both international and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $122 per ounce to $4,185. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the local price of gold per tola increased by Rs12,200 to Rs440,936, while the…

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National senior, junior Padel Ranking Cup begins

The National Senior & Junior Padel Ranking Cup 2026 will be held from July 3-5, 2026 at Sport On, Clifton, Karachi. This was announced by Pakistan Padel Federation (PPF) on Thursday. The prestigious event will be held under the umbrella of the International Padel Federation (FIP). It will bring together Pakistan’s finest padel athletes in…

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LHC says Nikahnama alone cannot prove valid marriage in forced marriage disputes

Court says judges must examine a relationship’s origins and whether a woman’s consent was freely given LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday laid down important legal principles for lower courts adjudicating disputed love marriage cases, ruling that a registered nikahnama or even a woman’s earlier harassment petition cannot, by themselves, conclusively establish a…

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SBP reserves climb $611m to $16.5b

Total deposits stand at $22.1b; gold jumps Rs9,100/tola as global rally gains pace on US employment report KARACHI: The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a healthy increase during the week ended June 24, 2026 as they rose $611 million to reach $16.53 billion. The increase was mainly driven by government inflows from multilateral institutions,…

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As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history

For many historians, academics, concern is not celebration of founding era but what they believe is being left out People walk past the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 1, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah Beier A few minutes’ walk from Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the nation’s founding ideals were debated and declared, another part of…

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SBP scraps remittance fee incentive scheme

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has discontinued the Telegraphic Transfer Charges Incentive Scheme (TTCIS) with effect from July 1, 2026, ending the reimbursement mechanism under which banks were compensated for waiving telegraphic transfer charges on eligible home remittance transactions. In a circular issued on Thursday, the central bank said the scheme stood withdrawn…

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PTA says internet services return to normal after SMW5 submarine cable repaired

Regulator says it remained in close coordination with Transworld Associates (TWA) throughout the disruption ISLAMABAD: Internet services across Pakistan have returned to normal after a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system was repaired, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Friday. PTA said on Thursday that it was monitoring disruption to…

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