ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tapped Bilal Bin Saqib, the chief executive officer of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), as his special assistant on blockchain and cryptocurrency, granting him the status of a minister of state.
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Qalandars steal PSL glory in jaw-dropping final-over thriller
LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars secured their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in four seasons, edging Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in a heart-stopping final on Sunday, chasing 202 with a ball to spare.
FM Aurangzeb promises bold budget reforms
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday the government has planned a “strategic” budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, promising bold steps to reshape an economy battered by import reliance and fiscal instability.
Sharif extends olive branch to India over Kashmir, water disputes
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed readiness to engage in talks with India to resolve longstanding disputes, including the contentious Kashmir issue and water security concerns, during a diplomatic visit to Iran amid tensions with its nuclear-armed neighbour.
PTI plans nationwide movement to protest Imran Khan’s imprisonment
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party planned to launch a nationwide movement to press for the release of its founder, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned for over two years.
Sharif, Erdogan reaffirm ties, discuss India clash in Ankara talks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday, reaffirming their nations’ close ties and tackling regional security concerns, including a recent military flare-up with India that nearly escalated into full-blown conflict.
Pakistan kicks off third polio vaccination drive amid persistent threat
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched its third polio vaccination campaign of 20254 on Sunday, targeting over 45 million children under five in a weeklong push to stamp out the crippling virus by next year.
Security forces kill nine India-sponsored terrorists in series of operations
ISLAMABAD: The security forces killed nine India-sponsored terrorists in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Sunday.
Pakistan allocates 2,000MW to power Bitcoin mining, AI data centers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts of electricity to power Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers, marking a significant step in its bid to position itself as a global digital hub.
Severe weather kills eight, injures dozens in Punjab province
ISLAMABAD: Severe weather, including strong winds, lightning, and hail, has killed at least eight people and injured 45 others across Punjab, provincial authorities said on Saturday.