Tokenised bonds for expats in the works
Pakistan has transitioned from restricting virtual assets to establishing a dedicated regulatory framework, positioning the…
Tokenised bonds for expats in the works
Pakistan has transitioned from restricting virtual assets to establishing a dedicated regulatory framework, positioning the country for the next generation of digital finance, Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal Bin Saqib said on Tuesday. Addressing the inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in Tashkent, Saqib outlined how artificial intelligence, tokenisation and digital…
CM Maryam Nawaz invited to join Nobel Sustainability Trust initiatives
The Trust praises Maryam’s focus on data-driven climate resilience and technology-enabled governance Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Photo: X The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) has lauded Punjab’s technology-driven initiatives in climate resilience, forest restoration, wildlife conservation and air quality management, and invited Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to address its global summit in Hong…
Imran Khan treatment row heats up Senate
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges between the government and opposition over the health and treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan, with the opposition accusing the government of failing to implement a Supreme Court order and the treasury benches insisting that compliance with the judgment was a matter for the court to determine….
Inefficiency in coal buying unearthed
The increased use of local coal has directly lowered power generation costs. In March 2025, the average fuel cost per unit dropped to Rs12.2, down 27% from Rs16.8 a year earlier. photo: file ISLAMABAD: In a major step to reduce the cost of electricity for consumers, the Power Division has identified significant inefficiencies in the…
Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide
Global training initiative launched at embassies, consulates: appointments for visa services will adjust A US flag and a US H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the…
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz urge nation to uphold teachings of the Holy Prophet on Eid Miladun Nabi
PM urges people to shape their individual character and collective conduct in accordance with the Seerat-un-Nabi A combination picture of President Asif Ali Zardari (L) and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R). Photo: File President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged the nation to follow the teachings and example of the…
Pakistan expects US reply on $10bn stabilisation facility ‘soon’
Adviser to FinMin says discussions with the US over the proposed facility have been ‘constructive’ Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washignton DC. PHOTO: X Pakistan expects to receive a response from Washington within the next couple of months on its request for a $10 billion bilateral stabilisation facility, as…
Assembly seeks swift justice for children
PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the rising incidents of sexual abuse, violence, abduction and murder of children, demanding a fast-track judicial mechanism for sexual offence cases involving minors. The resolution called for ending the provision of compromise between parties in child sexual abuse cases and providing legal, psychological and social…
Pakistan eyes strategic economic ties with KSA: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Balochistan National Workshop on August 21, 2026. — SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan was keen to elevate its economic relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership in line with the vision of Crown Prince and Prime Minister…
Trucker attempts self immolation at DG Khan checkpost
Reportedly attempted after becoming frustrated with conduct of police personnel, officials, transport representatives DERA GHAZI KHAN: A truck driver allegedly attempted to set himself on fire at the Sakhi Sarwar Combined Checkpost in Dera Ghazi Khan, reportedly after becoming frustrated with the conduct of police personnel, officials and transport representatives said on Tuesday. The incident…
