SBP releases latest monetary policy decision
KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to maintain the policy rate at 10.5 per cent, pausing its easing cycle as escalating tensions in the Middle East emerge as a fresh risk to the inflation outlook. In a statement issued following
PM Shehbaz announces cash prize for national hockey team
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a cash prize of Rs1.5 million for each player of the national hockey team in recognition of their outstanding performance in the Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The prime minister, in a statement, said that qualifying for the World Cup recognised the
KP govt appoints eight Assistant Directors in EPA
PESHAWAR: The Department of Climate Change, Forests, Environment and Wildlife of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a notification for the appointment of eight candidates for the posts of Assistant Director (BPS 17) in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The appointments have been made on the recommendations of the
TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud in Kabul’s diplomatic enclave: Hamid Mir
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Hamid Mir has claimed that Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Noor Wali Mehsud is currently given shelter within the Diplomatic Enclave (Green Zone) in Kabul by the Afghan Taliban. According to Mir X tweet, diplomatic sources suggest that the Afghan Taliban are providing refuge to Mehsud, along with
GIK students block road, stage protest after hostel incident
SWABI (Istikhar Ahmad): Students at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIK) launched a massive protest on Sunday, blocking the main road in front of the university gate following the discovery of a fellow student’s body. The unrest began after a student was found hanging in
India wins T20 World Cup Champions as New Zealand fails to chase massive target
AHMEDABAD: India has been crowned the T20 World Cup 2026 champions after delivering a dominant performance to defeat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. After setting a massive target, the Indian bowling attack dismantled the Kiwi lineup, ensuring a clinical victory at the Ahmedabad stadium. The Indian innings
Mossad using Afghan liberal party to attack ISI, China’s role in the region
ISLAMABAD: A fresh debate has emerged among social media commentators and regional observers following an interview published in The Diplomat, an international journal focusing on South Asian affairs, concerning the professional background and political affiliations of its interviewee. In the interview, South Asian analyst and journalist Sudha Ramachandran introduced Ajmal
T20 World Cup Final: India sets record target for New Zealand
AHMEDABAD: India has set a massive target of 256 runs for New Zealand in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup being played at the Ahmedabad Stadium. After Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to field first, the Indian batting lineup delivered a powerhouse performance to
Iran rejects Trump’s call for “unconditional surrender,” vows continued resistance
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a defiant stance against international pressure, asserting that Iran will never surrender its dignity or territory. Speaking on the nation’s resolve, Araghchi recalled previous tensions with Israel and the rhetoric used by President Donald Trump, noting that despite calls for “unconditional surrender,”
Police arrest prime suspect in Imran case
WANA: The Wana Waziristan police have arrested the primary suspect, Mohibullah, in connection with the brutal murder of a 13-year-old boy (Shipered) in the Tanai area. The victim, identified as Imran, was found murdered with his hands and feet tied after he had gone to a nearby mountain to graze
