ISLAMABAD (Reuters) — As the government cranks up efforts to upgrade the country’s financial system, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced on Wednesday that the institution intends to start a pilot for a digital currency and is completing legislation to regulate virtual assets. Central banks across theRead More →
(Reuters) – On Wednesday, India’s space authority gave Starlink a licence to begin commercial operations in the nation, removing the sole remaining regulatory obstacle for the satellite operator to join the market. Elon Musk’s company has been waiting for commercial licensing in India since 2022. It acquired a critical launchRead More →
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has deferred its decision in the case challenging the election of National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, following concluding arguments from both parties. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, representing Babar Nawaz, claimed that he was not seeking re-election, but rather aRead More →
ISLAMABAD – The deadline for Hajj 2026 registration has been extended by two days, allowing candidates more time to get their papers in order. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims can now submit their applications through specified banks and the ministry’s web site till July 11. The registrationRead More →
ISLAMABAD – According to the most recent Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) figures, there are 134,428,577 registered voters in Pakistan. According to ECP sources, there are now 72,124,209 male voters and 62,304,368 female voters. Punjab has the most registered voters, at 76,503,243. Sindh has 28,170,274 voters, whereas Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hasRead More →
KARACHI — Humaira Asghar Ali, a prominent performer and model, was discovered dead in an apartment in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Tuesday. Syed Asad Raza, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Zone, confirmed the news to the media, stating that Ali’s body was discovered in an apartment in IttehadRead More →
ISLAMABAD – The federal cabinet has given the final approval for the import of 500,000 tons of sugar in an effort to stabilize the market and keep prices under control. According to the Ministry of National Food Security, all required procedures have been completed, and the process of importing sugarRead More →
(Webdesk) Britain’s financial regulator has fined digital bank Monzo 21 million pounds ($28.57 million) for poor financial crime protection, including accepting users who named landmarks such as Buckingham Palace as their location. Monzo failed to maintain adequate controls to reduce the risk of financial crime as it developed fast, accordingRead More →
ISLAMABAD – A municipal court in Islamabad has ordered the shutdown of 27 popular YouTube channels in response to a plea from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), claiming the dissemination of anti-state information. Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah presided over the hearing on the FIA’s request and delivered a two-page writtenRead More →
CHAKAR: A school van crashed down a hilly road in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, hurting at least 29 students and the driver. On Tuesday, a vehicle drove down a steep mountainous road in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), injuring at least 29 pupils and their driver. According to Senior SuperintendentRead More →
