Govt appoints international bank consortiums for future sovereign debt issuances
Finance ministry says three bank consortiums were selected to support Pakistan’s future sovereign debt issuances…
Govt appoints international bank consortiums for future sovereign debt issuances
Finance ministry says three bank consortiums were selected to support Pakistan’s future sovereign debt issuances The government has appointed consortiums of international banks to manage future sovereign debt issuances under its Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN) and international sukuk programmes, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday, marking a step towards the country’s planned return to…
China considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips, FT reports
China weighs steps to stop Western acquisition of advanced technology firms, report says An AI sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS Chinese authorities are considering tightening export controls on AI and semiconductor technologies, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The step reflects Beijing’s push to…
PM launches AI-powered system to digitise governance, track official directives
AI-based PMOS aims to digitise governance and improve implementation of the prime minister’s directives Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pictured in a meeting, during the launch of the Artificial Intelligence-based Prime Minister Office System (PMOS)—PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Prime Minister’s Office System (PMOS), describing it as a digital…
Nawaz Sharif kicks off election campaign
PML-N supremo vows to resolve AJK issues, pledges tenfold budget increase if party forms government Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday kicked off his election campaign in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), describing the region as his second home and saying it was as dear to him as Punjab. “Azad Kashmir is…
US looks to speed air taxis, supersonic planes to market
FAA says pilot eVTOL programme data from 26 states will support certification and commercial deployment Archer Aviation eVTOL electric air taxi at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025. REUTERS The US Federal Aviation Administration said it was working to help industry deploy air taxis, supersonic airplanes,…
Judicial policy committee approves reform framework aligned with global rule of law index
NJPMC backs evidence-based judicial reforms to strengthen transparency, access to justice and accountability Chief Justice of Pakistan Yayha Afridi chairing the 61st meeting of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee in Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) approved in principle the National Judicial Reform Framework, aligned with the World Justice…
Afghans search for dozens missing after devastating flood
Around 100 people unaccounted for as citizens use wooden poles, bare hands to search for missing in Parun A massive flood brought huge boulders that smashed into buildings in Afghanistan’s Parun. PHOTO: AFP Rescuers were struggling to reach residents trapped under mud and boulders in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, after a major flood smashed through…
Iranian interior minister meets PM Shehbaz in Islamabad
Momeni also attends Islamabad police parade, visits Pakistan Monument; FC contingent presents guard of honour Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House in Islamabad on July 21, 2026. PHOTO: Prime Minister’s Office/ X Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House…
Punjab, Sindh seek urgent wheat
ISLAMABAD: The federal and provincial governments met on Monday for the second time to avert a brewing wheat crisis after two largest producing provinces declared shortages and sought releases from federal reserves to arrest soaring prices. Punjab has demanded one million tonnes from the federal government while Sindh has asked a minimum 220,000 metric tonnes…
Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Critics argue the team is FIFA’s darling, received favorable referee calls such as penalties, cards shown to opponents While star Lionel Messi is beloved around the world, anti-Argentina sentiment grew as critics argued they were FIFA’s darling and received favorable referee calls such as penalties and cards shown to opponents. PHOTO: AFP Critics blasted Argentina…
