The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of Azhar Mahmood as the acting red-ball head coach for the Men’s cricket team. The former assistant coach will hold the position until the end of his current contract, according to a statement issued by the PCB on Monday. Azhar Mahmood, a seasoned cricket professional, brings […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the 2024-25 fiscal year at a record high on Monday, where the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by a fresh 1,248 points, or 1%, and closed at 125,627. Investor sentiment surged due to strong traded volumes following a $3.4 billion loan rollover by China, which boosted foreign currency reserves to […]
Some 935 people were killed in Iran during the 12-day air war with Israel, based on the latest forensic data, a spokesperson for the Iranian judiciary said on Monday, according to state media. Among the dead were 38 children and 132 women, the spokesperson, Asghar Jahangir, said. The death toll was a sharp increase from […]
In view of the Supreme Court’s ruling on reserved seats in Pakistan’s legislative bodies, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to hold an important meeting today (Monday) to discuss implementation of the top court’s decision. Sources confirm that the meeting will focus on formulating a strategy for implementing the court’s order and reviewing the judicial […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a detailed forecast for the ongoing monsoon season, with moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal penetrating the upper parts of the country. A westerly wave is also impacting the northern regions, increasing the likelihood of rain, thunderstorms, and heavy falls over the next two […]
Petrol prices in Pakistan are expected to rise by Rs11 per litre, while diesel prices are set to increase by up to Rs15 per litre, starting July 1, 2025. These increases are attributed to the global surge in crude oil prices and the continued depreciation of the Pakistani rupee Read: Govt hikes fuel prices for next […]
The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) rejected on Monday misleading assertions in recent press coverage suggesting that government subsidies to banks under remittance incentive schemes serve no economic purpose. Last week, an independent policy institute urged the government to reconsider subsidising profitable banks and instead redirect limited fiscal resources toward growth-focused sectors. The Economic Policy and […]
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has said that India must review its policies and cannot impose its will on Pakistan. Speaking at the Foundation Day ceremony of the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Dar warned New Delhi against unilateral actions and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and sovereignty. […]
Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting US technology firms late on Sunday, just hours before it was due to take effect, in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump will resume trade negotiations to agree on a deal by July […]
Russian warships and coastal missile systems struck simulated maritime targets with cruise missiles during exercises in the Sea of Japan, TASS state news agency reported on Monday, citing Russia’s defence ministry. The ships and missile systems, all part of Russia’s Pacific Fleet forces, “carried out a joint missile strike against a complex target setup in […]