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Banks top Pakistan’s tax chart, but heavy reliance raises fiscal risks

Banks top Pakistan’s tax chart, but heavy reliance raises fiscal risks

Sector pays 9.6% of total revenue as high tax burden sparks concerns over investment and stability

Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official

Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official

Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister

Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister

India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs

India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs

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KSE-100 drops 3.6% amid US-Iran tensions and heavy foreign outflowsplay icon

KSE-100 drops 3.6% amid US-Iran tensions and heavy foreign outflows

Foreign investors trigger historic PSX sell-off as KSE-100 posts one of its sharpest weekly declines ever

Did Punjab government really purchase a Rs10 billion luxury jet?play icon

Did Punjab government really purchase a Rs10 billion luxury jet?

Authorities’ explanation has drawn pushback, with critics questioning its credibility

Pakistan-US relations show diplomatic warmth but limited tangible gainsplay icon

Pakistan-US relations show diplomatic warmth but limited tangible gains

Kamran Khan says US praise does not translate into meaningful trade, investment, or defense support for Pakistan

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UAE
UAE contributes AED50 million to orphan endowment initiative

UAE contributes AED50 million to orphan endowment initiative

AED50 million pledged by Emirates Red Crescent to support sustainable funding for orphan care

UAE says terrorist cyberattacks on vital sectors thwarted

UAE says terrorist cyberattacks on vital sectors thwarted

Cybersecurity Council reports ransomware, phishing and network infiltration attempts targeting national platforms foiled

UAE authorities warn of AI-powered e-begging scams during Ramadan

UAE authorities warn of AI-powered e-begging scams during Ramadan

UAE and Bahrain send 100 tons of emergency aid to Gaza for Ramadan

UAE and Bahrain send 100 tons of emergency aid to Gaza for Ramadan

Abu Dhabi real estate market sees record growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi real estate market sees record growth in 2025

Pakistan
Pakistan sets 50% localization target under new electronics policy

Pakistan sets 50% localization target under new electronics policy

Plan aims for $2.5 billion in exports, 75,000 skilled jobs and deeper supply-chain integration by 2033

Pakistan says it struck seven militant hideouts near Afghan border after recent suicide attacks

Pakistan says it struck seven militant hideouts near Afghan border after recent suicide attacks

  • Islamabad calls on Afghan govt to 'fulfil obligations' after targeting militant hideouts

    • Pakistani man briefly abducted over viral video of girl playing cricket

    Pakistani man briefly abducted over viral video of girl playing cricket

    Viral video features eight-year-old Aina Wazir from North Waziristan demonstrating her cricketing skills

    Business
    Geopolitics, IMF review to set direction of Pakistan equities in near future

    Geopolitics, IMF review to set direction of Pakistan equities in near future

    The KSE-100 index saw a sharp sell-off last week, closing at 173,170, a decline of 3.6%

    Lifestyle
    Indian writer Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row

    Indian writer Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row

    Roy slams Gaza remarks by festival jury, withdraws from Berlin event

    In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife

    In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife

    In Pakistan, a growing number of Gen Z are opting for 'sober socializing', joining a global trend as young people increasingly opt for healthier lifestyles

    Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Just Got Explosive

    Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 just got explosive: ‘Aag Lage Basti Main’ leads a cinematic triple threat

    Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan’s film takes center stage as multiple local and international releases line up for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026

    Sports
    Pakistan v New Zealand T20 World Cup match washed out

    Pakistan v New Zealand T20 World Cup match washed out

    The teams earned one point each from the abandoned first fixture of the tournament's Super Eight stage

    Babar Azam’s World Cup power-play strike rate falls short of team’s needs: coach

    Babar Azam’s World Cup power-play strike rate falls short of team’s needs: coach

    Hesson says Babar’s World Cup power-play strike rate under 100 doesn’t meet team expectations

    Vaughan calls for probe into reports Pakistan stars sidelined from Hundred

    Vaughan calls for probe into reports Pakistan stars sidelined from Hundred

    BBC reports the issue may affect next month’s Hundred player auction

    World
    US airlines warn over pause in two key travel programs amid DHS shutdown

    US airlines warn over pause in two key travel programs amid DHS shutdown

    A similar shutdown last fall caused losses of $6.1 billion across the travel industry and related sectors

    US envoy says Trump questioning why Iran has not ‘capitulated’

    US envoy says Trump questioning why Iran has not ‘capitulated’

    Steve Witkoff says the president was 'curious' about Iran’s position after he warned them of severe consequences in the event they failed to strike a deal

    Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland

    Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland

    US president says was working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to the Danish territory