ISLAMABAD: The government-backed crypto body will meet next week to draft regulations for digital assets, a push to integrate the technology that clashes with an active ban on cryptocurrency transactions and central bank skepticism.
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Aurangzeb, Greer open talks to avert Trump’s 29pc reciprocal tariffs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally begun negotiations with the United States to tackle newly imposed reciprocal tariffs, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer launching the process via a conference call on Friday, a senior official said.
PTI lawmaker, 10 others sentenced to 27 years for police station attack during May 9 riots
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court sentenced a sitting legislator and 10 supporters of Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf party to 27 years in prison on Friday for leading a violent assault on a police station during May 9, 2023 nationwide riots triggered by the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan upgrades diplomatic mission in Afghanistan to ambassador level
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan announced on Friday it will upgrade its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan to ambassadorial level, a significant step toward normalising ties with the Taliban administration after years of friction over cross-border militancy and a mass deportation drive targeting Afghans.
Islamabad enacts law against child marriage
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari signed a bill on Friday banning child marriage in the capital region, a move praised by rights advocates but slammed by religious leaders as an attack on Islamic law.
Arshad Nadeem advances to javelin final at Asian championships
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem has secured a spot in the javelin throw final at the Asian Athletics Championship in Gumi, South Korea, with a remarkable throw of 86.34 meters on his first attempt on Friday.
Imran Khan open to military talks, but not own fate
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday rejected any deal to ease his legal and political woes, digging in despite pressure from allies and adversaries alike to soften his stance.
Budget set for June 10 despite Eid holiday overlap
ISLAMABAD: The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 will stick to its June 10 unveiling, shrugging off speculation of a delay tied to the Eidul Azha holidays, a top finance official said on Thursday.
Pakistan braces for extreme heat and storms as Karachi swelters
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is confronting a twin onslaught of scorching heat and powerful storms, with Karachi enduring temperatures as high as 41°C and a series of weather systems threatening heavy rain and gusty winds nationwide.
Inflation seen at 1.5-2pc in May
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation is expected to ease to between 1.5% and 2% in May, building on a record-low 0.3% in April, as cooling prices signal a strengthening economic recovery.