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The State Bank of Pakistan has rejected what it described as misleading media reports claiming that the country’s Raast instant payment system was identified as a money-laundering channel by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The SBP said a headline circulating on social media had misrepresented the findings of a FATF report. According to the SBP, the report does not identify Raast…
CHINIOT, September 5, 2026: A man allegedly killed his wife and three children over a land dispute in Chiniot, ARY News reported. According to reports, the tragic incident took place in Nekokara village. The suspect, identified as Nawaz, allegedly killed his wife with the help of accomplices on August 30 and took the children with him. Police said Nawaz later…
Hajj organizers in Pakistan have uploaded their Hajj packages to a digital portal, the Ministry of Religious Affairs says. According to a spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, bookings under the private Hajj scheme have accelerated through the Pak Hajj app and portal, with 16 basic Hajj packages finalized for this year. This year, Private Hajj packages will cost between Rs 1.4 million…
Apple is anticipated to hold their highly anticipated annual hardware launch on September 9 where, if these reports are true, a significant cost increase could be on the way for the flagship iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models- anywhere from $150 to $200. According to market intelligence from the research firm TrendForce, the starting price for an iPhone…
Passport delivery counters at regional passport offices across Pakistan will remain open every Saturday from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM, according to a public notice issued by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports. The facility will remain available to citizens for two months. Director General of Immigration & Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa has advised citizens to collect their ready passports at the…
KARACHI, September 4, 2026: The family of Ibrahim, who was allegedly involved in assaulting young Ali in Karachi’s Defence Phase 8, has come forward with its stance, saying they are worried about the situation and want to reconcile with the victim. According to reports, Ibrahim’s family said they wanted to settle the matter with Ali and would visit his home…
ISLAMABAD, September 4, 2026: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has decreased the prices of petroleum products, issuing a notification for the revised rates, ARY News reported. According to the notification, the petrol price has been reduced by Rs3.13 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs345.87 per litre. Meanwhile, the diesel price has been increased by Rs3.74 per…
Pakistan interim red-ball coach Mike Hesson said he was not involved in selecting the revamped squad for the third Test against England. Speaking to the media, Hesson reflected on the team’s combination going into the third and final Test. “It’s been pretty challenging. I was heading over here to see the king and be part of the nice occasion,” he…
KARACHI, September 4, 2026: A young man was allegedly brutally assaulted by three people in Karachi’s Defence area, leaving him with a broken leg, ARY News reported. According to reports, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of Sahil police station. The victim was allegedly first brought to Bukhari by a man identified as Ibrahim Malik before being forcibly taken…
LONDON/HONG KONG: Now that it has clinched a stock market listing after years of false starts, Shein, is working to convince investors that it is more than a fast fashion fad. Armed with $15 billion in cash, according to its prospectus, plus another $1.74 billion raised in the IPO, it is primed for an acquisition-driven phase as it seeks to…
