The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that the federal government has approved a targeted subsidy of Rs 3.5 billion to support the transition toward a cashless economy. According to the SBP, the subsidy will be provided to regulated entities for onboarding merchants onto the Raast digital payment system and for facilitating Raast Person-to-Merchant…
A Silk Way Airlines flight en route from Baku to Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport due to a technical fault, aviation authorities confirmed. The aircraft, flying near the Arabian Sea within Indian airspace, experienced a sudden technical malfunction mid-flight. The pilot immediately contacted Karachi Air Traffic Control…
Super Typhoon Ragasa, which left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, is now moving toward Hong Kong, prompting China to issue its highest-level weather alerts. According to international media reports, a “double red alert” has been declared in China, with authorities suspending schools, offices, public transport, business activities, and flights in at least 10…
Karachi,Pakistan’s largest private power utility, K-Electric, has announced the permanent shutdown of two of its gas-fired power plants in Karachi, citing the unavailability of local gas and the failure of imported LNG as a reliable alternative. In a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company confirmed that the Korangi Town Gas Turbine Power…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket’s membership with immediate effect, citing “consistent breaches” of responsibilities as an ICC member. According to Cricbuzz, the suspension follows USA Cricket’s failure to establish an effective governance structure, secure recognition from the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as a national governing body, and actions deemed…
New York, (International Desk):Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties and pursuing diplomatic measures to promote regional peace and prosperity. Both leaders underscored the importance of constructive engagement to address ongoing challenges, while also emphasizing…
Islamabad/London, (International Desk):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has received approval to resume passenger and cargo operations to the United Kingdom, clearing a major hurdle in restoring its European flight network. According to the airline’s spokesperson, the UK Department for Transport has formally granted PIA a Third Country Operator (TCO) certificate, valid for five years. The approval…
New York/London,(International Desk):U.S. President Donald Trump used his address at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a fresh attack on London Mayor Sadiq Khan, accusing him of attempting to introduce Islamic Sharia law in the British capital. “I look at London and see a horrible mayor — a truly horrible mayor — and now…
Islamabad,(International Desk):Former Pakistani Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan has alleged that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is being used by the country’s establishment and political opponents to sideline him and his party from politics. In his statement during proceedings in the Toshakhana-2 reference, Khan said he was ousted through an “internal and external…
Islamabad,(International Desk):A district and sessions court in Islamabad has cancelled the arrest warrants issued against lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chatha, in a case linked to a controversial tweet. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka presided over the hearing, during which both Mazari and Chatha appeared…
