Business
IMF, govt teams set to discuss energy reform strategy
ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, teams from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Pakistani government will meet to discuss several measures aimed at improving the country's energy sector and addressing climate change commitments. One of the key topics...
PM Shehbaz meets WB delegation to discuss $40bn agreement
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the Executive Directors of the World Bank, who arrived in Pakistan on Monday for the first time in two decades to review the progress and implementation of a $40 billion...
Pakistan, KSA agree to enhance bilateral economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have vowed to further strengthen economic ties for a shared future. The commitment was expressed during a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and his Saudi counterpart Mohammed b...
ECC meeting approves major financial decisions
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet was held under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting was attended by Minister for Commerce Jam...
Bank Alfalah strengthens Qist Bazaar with Rs55m equity, Rs460m credit facility
KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has reinforced its commitment to financial inclusion by increasing its investment in Qist Bazaar, Pakistan's rapidly growing buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) platform catering to essential purchases of people with minimal and easy insta...
Azerbaijan-Pakistan chamber of commerce inaugurated to boost bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan achieved a significant milestone in fostering bilateral trade relations with Azerbaijan as the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry was officially inaugurated in Islamabad. The ceremony was graced by Federal Minist...
Entertainment
Sajal Aly’s Mughal princess look stuns netizens
Pakistani actress Sajal Aly has once again set social media ablaze with her stunning look, which has left fans and netizens in awe. The star, known for her impeccable acting in dramas like Yaqeen Ka Safar and Alif, recently posted pictures from a ph...
Kubra Khan, Gohar Rasheed’s nikkah video goes viral
In an unexpected and heartwarming reveal, the nikkah video of Pakistani stars Kubra Khan and Gohar Rasheed has gone viral, leaving fans in awe. What makes this announcement even more special is that the video was filmed in the sacred city of Makkah,...
MRS (2025): A bold social drama that hits hard
The highly anticipated social drama MRS (2025) has taken the entertainment world by storm with its gripping storyline and powerful performances. Directed by seasoned filmmaker Adeel Shams, the drama is quickly becoming a topic of conversation for it...
Feroze Khan criticized for taking young son to intense boxing match
Pakistani actor Feroze Khan is facing intense online criticism for bringing his young son, Sultan, to watch his boxing match against comedian Rahim Pardesi. The fight, held in Lahore, ended in the fifth round with Feroze’s defeat. However, what...
Sports
NZ beats Pakistan by 60 runs in opener Champions Trophy 2025
KARACHI: New Zealand grabbed a 60-run victory against Pakistan with contribution of Will O’Rourke’s three and Mitchell Santner’s two in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 played at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi....
PIA to provide travel facilities to teams participating in Champions Trophy 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been given important responsibility of providing travel facilities to teams participating in the Champions Trophy 2025. According to the spokesperson, PIA will provide domestic travel facilities to t...
Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan’s love for cricket: Ex-captains
Karachi: It will be the first major global tournament hosted by Pakistan in nearly 30 years and former batting great Inzamamul Haq told Reuters, there was no escaping the excitement in the lead-up to the event. “Right now everyone is talking a...
Sarfaraz Ahmed breaks silence on retirement plans
KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has addressed his future in international cricket, acknowledging that every player must eventually step away from the game. In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Sarfaraz stated that he would...
Mohsin Naqvi throwaways premium VIP box
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has chosen to forgo a $400,000 VIP hospitality box for the ICC Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, opting instead to sit with regular cricket fans. The UAE Cricket Board had allocated a 30-se...
Champions Trophy 2025: Lahore hosts dazzling opening ceremony
LAHORE: The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is currently underway at Lahore Fort, with several high-profile guests in attendance. The event has garnered significant excitement, with cricket fans eagerly awaiting the start of the tou...
PAF's JF-17 jets to feature at Champions Trophy opening ceremony in Karachi
KARACHI: Pakistan is set to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, featuring the world's top eight cricket teams. The tournament will begin on February 19 with Pakistan facing New Zealand in the opening match in Karachi, and the final is scheduled for...
