Islamabad, Pakistan has decided to integrate its digital payment system with the Arab Monetary Fund’s (AMF) Buna platform, aimed at facilitating cross-border transactions. The move will allow overseas Pakistanis to remit funds into the country through a secure and regulated channel. However, the system will not permit outward remittances from Pakistan. Governor of the State…
Paris/Washington:French President Emmanuel Macron is set to present evidence in a U.S. court to counter defamatory allegations about his wife, Brigitte Macron. The case targets American commentator Candace Owens, who repeatedly claimed that France’s First Lady was born male. According to legal filings in Delaware, the Macron family will submit photographic, scientific, and documentary evidence,…
Islamabad:Pakistan has officially launched the construction of a new 1,200-megawatt nuclear power unit (C-5) in Chashma, Punjab, in collaboration with China. The project is being described as the largest nuclear power unit in the country’s history. According to officials, the C-5 plant will significantly enhance Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity and support long-term energy security. Experts…
Dubai/Karachi: Gold prices recorded an increase in both international and domestic markets, as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid fluctuations in the U.S. dollar and heightened regional uncertainty, according to market analysts.
Lahore: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League (Q) chief, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, has been elected as the Chairman of the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation. Federation President Tariq Hassan and Secretary Sohail Anwar welcomed Chaudhry Shujaat in an official meeting, praising his leadership role. The newly elected chairman lauded the achievements of Pakistani bodybuilders and assured…
Beijing: China has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement about reclaiming Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, saying that Beijing respects Afghanistan’s independence and sovereignty. When asked about Trump’s remarks, the Deputy Director of China’s Foreign Ministry said that the future of Afghanistan should be decided by the Afghan people themselves. He emphasized that China does…
Lahore: Farzana ch Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday inaugurated the balloting ceremony for the second phase of the Punjab Green Tractor Program, aimed at supporting small and medium farmers across the province. During the draw, the first tractor was allotted to Raja Riffat Abbas from Attock Tehsil, followed by Nuzhat Parveen and…
Brussels/London: Air travel across Europe faced widespread disruption on Friday after a major cyberattack targeted the IT service provider responsible for airline check-in and boarding systems, causing delays at several airports. Thousands of passengers were left stranded as airports from Paris to Frankfurt and Madrid reported long queues and flight cancellations. Aviation authorities confirmed that…
Islamabad: The chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, has disclosed that the personal information of nearly 300,000 people who applied for Hajj has been leaked onto the dark web. Speaking before the Senate Standing Committee on IT, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, he said the breach was initially detected in 2022….
Geneva/London: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in Geneva before heading to London and briefed him on the details of the recently signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defense agreement. After concluding his visit to Saudi Arabia, PM Shehbaz arrived in London, making a brief stopover in Geneva to inquire about…
