2+ hour, 17+ min ago   (269+ words) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a special relief scheme offering a Rs100-per-liter discount on petrol for motorcyclists, rickshaw and Chingchi users, and people driving vehicles with engines of up to 800cc. The government introduced the scheme to reduce the…...

18+ hour, 49+ min ago   (544+ words) Google partnership targets digital skills as ICT exports reach record levels. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is looking to turn its young population into a stronger digital workforce as a new Google partnership focuses on digital skills, IT exports and technology growth. The…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (124+ words) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a top destination for tourists and investors, thanks to its business-friendly policies, luxurious lifestyle, and vibrant entertainment options. Currently, 3.5 million Indians reside in the UAE, making up 30% of the total population. They hold…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (237+ words) Inflows rise 16.5% year-on-year as Saudi Arabia, UAE lead major corridors KARACHI: Overseas workers’ remittances to Pakistan reached $3.656 billion in August 2026, marking a 16.5% increase compared with the same month last year, according to data released Wednesday by the State Bank of…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (359+ words) New financing plan targets Rs2 trillion each for agriculture and small businesses by 2028 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed banks and financial institutions to increase lending to farmers, small and medium-sized enterprises and the housing sector, pressing for wider…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (173+ words) Cement prices across Pakistan witnessed decline amid extreme weather conditions as heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc. The Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) has reported that the average price of a 50-kg cement bag has fallen by Rs36, now costing Rs1,412 compared…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (258+ words) Royal Rapchee OTT unveiled in Dubai: Dharam Gupta leads with AED 50 million investment, promising affordable premium entertainment across Pakistan, India, South Asia, and the Middle East. The private entertainment group, Royal Rapchee Entertainment, has officially launched its advanced OTT (Over-The-Top)…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (243+ words) KARACHI: Flour prices have increased again in Karachi amid a wheat shortage and rising wheat prices, adding to inflationary pressure on consumers. Flour millers have raised the prices of fine and No. 2.5 flour, with the price of No. 2.5 flour increasing…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (198+ words) The United States has imposed sanctions on 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, as part of new measures targeting Iran’s aviation supply network. Washington said Iran uses its aviation sector to facilitate the transfer of weapons and other illicit goods. U.S. Treasury…...