Banks to remain closed for public dealing on Jan 1By Our CorrespondentDecember 31, 202513 By our correspondent KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a nationwide bank holiday on 1 January 2026.…
LATEST PIA to resume Islamabad-London flights after 6 yearsBy Our CorrespondentDecember 31, 202511 By our correspondent KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume flights to London from 29 March 2026, ending a six-year…
FEATURED IMF issues fresh conditions for Pakistan’s $7bn loanBy S.M. InamDecember 31, 20257 The IMF has urged Pakistan to end sales tax exemptions on locally made electric vehicles and bikes, recommending the standard…
FEATURED US warns Indians of ‘significant criminal penalties’ for illegal migrationBy Amjad QaimkhaniDecember 31, 20257 By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: The United States Embassy in India on Tuesday issued a stern warning to Indian nationals, highlighting…
FEATURED Pakistan and ADB sign $300m climate resilience dealsBy S.M. InamDecember 31, 202511 The projects are designed to bolster coastal protection, promote climate-smart agriculture, and drive inclusive growth across the country By S.M.…
FEATURED UAE announces forces’ withdrawal from YemenBy News DeskDecember 31, 20257 News Desk DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has announced the voluntary end of its counterterrorism mission in Yemen, state news…
LATEST Karachi plans overhaul of more than 550 roads as city finalises coordinated repair programmeBy Moin Ullah ShahDecember 30, 202517 By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi’s civic authorities have completed a citywide survey and finalised comprehensive plans to repair and…
Education Jamshoro officials call for coordinated push to promote patriotism and curb fake newsBy Riaz NarejoDecember 30, 20259 By Riaz Narijo DADU: Senior civil and security officials in Jamshoro district have called for closer coordination between state institutions,…
LATEST Gorakh Hill Station staff block road in protest over two years of unpaid salariesBy Riaz NarejoDecember 30, 20258 By Riaz Narijo DADU: Employees of the Gorakh Hill Station Authority continued their protest for a second consecutive day on…
LATEST Dadu municipal workers protest over alleged Rs90m irregularities and unpaid duesBy Riaz NarejoDecember 30, 20253 By Riaz Narijo DADU: Allegations of financial irregularities amounting to Rs90 million in the Dadu Municipal Committee have triggered a…
