PTI decided to hold long march towards Islamabad on Sept 27 after consulting allies: K-P info minister
Says PTI will head towards the capital with ‘full preparation’ as party left with no…
PTI decided to hold long march towards Islamabad on Sept 27 after consulting allies: K-P info minister
Says PTI will head towards the capital with ‘full preparation’ as party left with no option Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Information and Public Relations Minister Shafi Jan on Saturday announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will hold a long march towards Islamabad on September 27, saying the decision was taken in consultation with the party’s allies. The call…
Short-term inflation increases 9.29% YoY
IMF projects 7.2% inflation this fiscal year, up from its earlier 6.3% estimate. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The pace of inflation accelerated during the first week of August 2026, reversing the slowdown recorded in the final week of the previous month. The weekly inflation rate rose 0.28%, while the annual inflation stood at 9.29%. During the…
South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegations
SEOUL: South Korea’s national football association apologised on Saturday after a media report alleged it had provided “sexual services” to foreign referees when they were in the country for international matches more than a decade ago. South Korean broadcaster JTBC reported, opens new tab on Thursday that the Korea Football Association (KFA) had provided such…
Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defence supply chains
Loans go to battery, scandium mining, magnet development as Washington funds mining schools United States President Donald Trump speaks next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio during an American Mining Industry Roundtable at the US Department of State in Washington, DC, US, August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of…
PM Shehbaz departs to Pakistan after wrapping up his KSA visit
Premier offers prayers in Masjid-e-Nabawi, prays for the progress and prosperity of the country and nation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed Madinah for Pakistan after completing his visit to Saudi Arabia. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Madinah Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud saw off the prime minister…
$60b digital economy at risk without action
LAHORE: In a world increasingly defined by data, Pakistan stands at a pivotal crossroads. While the nation’s youth bulge and entrepreneurial spirit are well-documented, the infrastructure to harness their potential in the digital age remains a glaring gap. This was the central theme of a think tank session held at the Pakistan China Joint Chamber…
Rashid Khan’s six-wicket haul powers Afghanistan to 92-run win over Ireland
Leg-spinner triggers late collapse as Afghanistan defend 299 to take 1-0 lead in rain-hit ODI series Afghanistan produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Ireland by 92 runs in the second One-Day International at Bready Cricket Club on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The match was reduced to 47 overs a…
India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement keeps heat on Modi
Cockroach party plans nationwide listening tour as unemployment, surveillance concerns linger A man holds a poster as he participates in a demonstration held in solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, which demand the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks, in Kolkata, India,…
PIACL board approves bonus for employees
ISLAMABAD: The board of directors of the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) has approved a bonus equal to one basic salary for the airline’s employees during its 102nd meeting, the first held after the airline’s privatisation. In an official statement issued on Saturday, the board said the decision reflected the new management’s strategy of…
48% ghee samples fail quality test
ISLAMABAD: About 48% of total vanaspati ghee samples collected from markets, 75% of refined palm oil and 44% packaged milk were found substandard and could cause serious heart diseases among the people, according to alarming findings released by the government on Friday. The findings, which the Ministry of Planning officially released, were based on 491…
