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Clean energy transition: Call for consumer-centred approach
ISLAMABAD: TheNetwork for Consumer Protection has called for a consumer-centred approach to Pakistan’s clean energy transition, emphasizing affordable energy, effective public participation in regulatory decisions, reliable solar equipment ...
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Electricity supply to southwestern Balochistan: Pakistan owes USD12m to Iran’s power co, NA told
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Thursday that Pakistan currently owes around USD12 million to Iran’s state-owned power utility, Tavanir, for electricity imported to supply parts of southwestern Balochistan. In a written rep...
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Pakistan asked to reduce the number of blue passports for visa exemption
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that visa-free entry arrangements with 25 countries would be finalised within the next six months. “The value of the green passport is currently improving, and its rating will advan...
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NBP reports Rs48.9bn profit after tax for 9M’26
KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan (“NBP” or “the Bank”) met to approve the Bank’s interim condensed financial statements for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026. Operating amid a lower interest-rate env...
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Citi Pharma’s acquisition of Pakheim clears scrutiny in five drug markets
ISLAMABAD: Citi Pharma Limited’s acquisition of Pakheim International Pharma (Pvt) Limited has cleared scrutiny in five medicine markets, with the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) finding limited overlaps and no substantial threat t...
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PSX launches Shariah-compliant trading counter
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today launched its Shariah-Compliant Trading Counter after the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) approved the Shariah Trading Counter Regulations. Retail and institutional investors...
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TikTok removes over 23.24m videos in Pakistan
KARACHI: TikTok removed more than 23.24 million videos in Pakistan between April and June 2026 for violating its Community Guidelines, according to its Q2 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Globally, the platform removed over 188...
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Naqvi slams Fazl for ‘making anti-state’ remarks in NA
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday slammed Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal’s (JUI-F’s) chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman for making what he said were “anti-state statements” in the National Assembly a day before, which, the minist...
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No defence pact under discussion at Tehran meeting, Asif tells NA
ISLAMABAD: A swipe by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman over Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s absence from a recent meeting in Tehran drew a sharp response from the minister in National Assembly on Thursday, with Asif insisting that no defen...
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The Weather
KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 29, 2026) and the forecast for Friday (October 30 2026) ================================================================== CITIES TODAY TOMORROW ==============================================...
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Antisemitism envoy proposes ‘external ombudsman’ to monitor ABC and SBS coverage of Israel and Middle East
Jillian Segal says perception of link between coverage of conflicts and hostility towards Jewish Australians ‘is itself a matter of public importance’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government’s anti-s...
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Armenian parliament turns into a boxing ring, third time in a month
Armenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.
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FedEx Freight delivers a much-needed quarterly beat. Where we stand on shares now
Shares have struggled since their June debut. But this is a nice step forward.
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Binance says $2.54bn in crypto funds frozen amid ‘potential security issue’
Binance founder says world's largest crypto exchange appears to have been hacked.
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Houthi forces claim six attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities
The announcement comes despite talks between Iran and the Mecca pact countries in Tehran earlier this week.
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What does bourbon have to do with the US midterms?
The US-Canada trade war is hurting Kentucky’s bourbon industry, which generates billions of dollars annually.
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World’s largest crypto exchange investigating reports of potential hack
Binance said the extent of damages was not known and had not confirmed whether funds had been pilferedBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday it is investigating reports of a potential security issue as its fo...
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From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
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Iran war live: IRGC says four tankers struck mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says four tankers have struck naval mines after using "unauthorised" Strait of Hormuz routes.
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The director of Obsession put a new horror short on YouTube
Curry Barker, the director behind the hit horror film Obsession, just published a new horror short on YouTube. The short, titled "Mama Bear," is nearly five minutes long. The video is pretty unnerving, and fair warning that it gets a little...
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