Business
Inflation drops to 3% after economic reforms: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that inflation in Pakistan has fallen to 3% this month, attributing the decline to the country's ongoing economic reforms. Speaking in an interview with Nikkei Asia, the minister e...
OICCI President meets FinMin to discuss economic outlook, federal budget
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), today at the Finance Division in Islamabad. The meeting pro...
KSE-100 drops 308 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced selling pressure on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing lower by 308 points, ending a three-session positive streak. The index started the day on a positive note, reaching an intra-day...
WB's $20bn pledge reflects confidence in Pakistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his appreciation for the World Bank's historic pledge of $20 billion to Pakistan, announced under its first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF). The Prime Minister describe...
WB proposes debt management reform
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has recommended the creation of a permanent Debt and Risk Management Committee (DRMC) in Pakistan to manage escalating fiscal risks and improve the fragmented approach to debt management. The proposed committee would be dir...
SBP reaffirms commitment to enhancing financial inclusion
KARACHI: The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, reiterated the central bank's commitment to boosting financial inclusion in the country through enhanced collaborations with both international and domestic stakeholders. These...
Entertainment
Religious beliefs aren’t shaped by advice: Kanwal Aftab
Kanwal Aftab, a well-known Pakistani TikToker and YouTuber, gained fame through her engaging TikTok videos and later married fellow content creator Zulqarnain Haider. Together, they create family vlogs that have captured the attention of audiences ac...
Yasir Hussain denies fake death reports
Actor-director Yasir Hussain recently hit out at digital creators spreading false death rumors about him. The hoax, which claimed “Iqra Aziz’s husband passed away suddenly,” was circulated by a YouTube creator with a misleading thum...
Priyanka Chopra teams up with Jonas brothers for holiday film
Bollywood icon Priyanka Chopra is set to star alongside her husband, Nick Jonas, and his brothers Kevin and Joe in an upcoming holiday film, scheduled for release in 2025 on Disney. The project, which kicked off filming on January 13 in Toronto, als...
Wahaj, Mahira team up for first time in exciting new project
Fans are ecstatic as two of Pakistan’s biggest drama stars, Wahaj Ali and Mahira Khan, are set to team up for the first time in an upcoming drama serial. This collaboration has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with fans eage...
Sports
Saim Ayub uncertain about recovery timeline after injury
LONDON: Reflecting on his recent injury, Pakistani batter Saim Ayub acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his recovery, admitting he is unsure how long it will take to regain full fitness. Speaking from London, where he is receiving treatment for...
Ticket prices for Champions Trophy 2025 matches unveiled
Lahore: Ticket prices for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches scheduled in Pakistan have been unveiled. According to reports, consultations are ongoing among the board’s senior officials regarding the visa policy for the International Cricket...
Match officials announced for Pakistan-West Indies test series
LAHORE: Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, who is a member of ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the playing control teams for the two ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 fixtures between hosts Pakistan and West Indies. The two Tests are...
Sarfraz Ahmed appointed coach of Quetta Gladiators
LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators owner, Nadeem Omar, has appointed former captain Sarfraz Ahmed as the team’s new coach, entrusting him with new responsibilities. Sarfraz Ahmed, who was part of the players’ draft for PSL 10, was not selected by...
ICC Champions Trophy returns with Wasim Akram paying tribute to ‘White Jackets’
Karachi: ICC Men’s Champions Trophy returns next month for the first time since 2017. Setting the momentum in action, the ICC pays tribute to the iconic ‘white jackets’ with a promo video featuring Pakistan legend and former captain...
PCB to ‘welcome’ Rohit to Champions Trophy launch in Karachi
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will welcome the Indian cricket captain warmly if he visits Karachi for the opening ceremony of the ICC Men’s Champion’s Trophy 2025. PCB sources stated there is no confirmation yet on whether t...
Shadab crowned as ‘Most Valuable Player’ at PSL Fans’ Choice Awards
Lahore: HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) celebrated its 10th season milestone with a glittering Players’ Draft ceremony, during which cricket stars were honoured with the highly anticipated Fans’ Choice Awards. Pakistan’s star batter...
