RIO DE JANEIRO: As the leaders of the BRICS group of emerging nations began a meeting in Brazil on Sunday, President Donald Trump declared that the United States will levy an extra 10 percent tax on any nations who align themselves with the “Anti-American policies” of the organization. The BRICSRead More →
After receiving clearance from the appropriate regulating organizations, Punjab University has formally launched admissions for the first time in its Allied Health Sciences programs.The five-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the institution is accepting applications this year. Additionally, the four-year Bachelor of Science programs in Medical Lab TechnologyRead More →
The University of Punjab (PU) has officially launched admissions to its undergraduate programs for the 2025 academic year. According to the university’s official statement, the deadline for online application submissions is August 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM. A university spokeswoman said that the entry exam results for the first admissionRead More →
Former US President Donald Trump recently praised Pakistanis as “brilliant people” and stated a strong desire to increase bilateral trade in an interview with Fox News. During a period of elevated military tensions, he also took responsibility for defusing a near-nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. Trump claimed that theRead More →
Following the confirmation of the Shawwal crescent moon sighting on Saturday night by religious officials in both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday in both countries. Al Arabiya News reports that Qatar has likewise declared Sunday to be the first day ofRead More →
KARACHI: A Letter of Intent (LOI) to work together on the creation of a Center for Islamic Finance has been signed by Meezan Bank and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). By improving professional competence through education, training, and certification programs, this project seeks to fortify the IslamicRead More →
Mobile internet connectivity in Quetta was halted for the fourth day in a row on Sunday. As a result, mobile internet customers and service providers suffered greatly. Students and traders were also adversely affected by the stoppage of internet connectivity. Provincial officials have provided no explanation for the suspension ofRead More →
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has verified that fresh, crisp banknotes would be available for Eid, denying reports that no new notes were created this year. According to SBP officials, commercial banks throughout Pakistan have already received Rs 27 billion in new currency notes, making them available to theRead More →
This week, the Privatization Commission Board approved the transaction structure for a renewed effort to divest 51 to 100 percent of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) shares, as well as management control. The board, chaired by Muhammad Ali, the newly appointed prime minister’s adviser on privatization and chairman ofRead More →
According to Pasar Digital on Sunday, the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,046 new businesses in February 2025, bringing the total to 2,46,608 businesses.Using the digital platform, 99.9% of new businesses were registered by SECP.According to recent data, 38% of businesses were registered as single members, whileRead More →