1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (949+ words) Pakistan’s economic prisoner’s dilemma: Why rational choices keep producing irrational economy Business Recorder - Low taxation, inadequate investment, weak exports, poor education contributed to Pakistan's failure to transform Pakistan's economic stagnation, compared to peers like South Korea, stems from a "Prisoner's…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (603+ words) Pakistan's PM announced a fuel relief scheme offering Rs100/litre subsidy for motorcycles, rickshaws, and small cars to mitigate rising petrol costs. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a special fuel relief scheme to cushion the impact of rising petrol…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago   (214+ words) Pakistan secured bronze at the 2026 Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup, staging a remarkable 4-2 comeback victory against Malaysia after trailing by two goals. Pakistan staged a remarkable comeback after trailing by two goals to defeat Malaysia 4-2 and secure the bronze medal…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago   (157+ words) Business Recorder ISLAMABAD: The rate of crimes involving car theft, mobile phone snatching and robbery witnessed an upward trend in the federal capital over the past week, as outlaws struck more than 50 locations, depriving citizens of valuable property. According to…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago   (160+ words) Business Recorder LAHORE: The fourth meeting of the Information Steering/Review Committee was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari to review in detail the implementation of the revised National Action Plan in Punjab,…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago   (305+ words) MUMBAI: India’s markets regulator proposed on Saturday a review of how settlement prices for index and stock derivatives are determined on expiry day. The plans were unveiled in a consultation paper laying out changes to the newly launched Closing Auction…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago   (478+ words) KARACHI: The Sindh government has pledged its fullest support for equipping Pakistan’s emerging technology talent with the latest skills and creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and startups in the information technology sector, with the objective of helping the country…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago   (202+ words) ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed Federal Excise Duty @ Rs 80 per litre on three petroleum products including petroleum top naphtha, white spirit/ mineral turpentine oil (MTT) and solvent oil from July 1, 2026. In this regard, the FBR has…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago   (286+ words) MUMBAI: India’s FX reserves climbed to a record high of USD785.7 billion in the week to September 4, central bank data showed on Friday, lifted by a wave of inflows under policy measures to strengthen the country’s balance of payments. India’s FX…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago   (158+ words) KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has added three buses to its funeral transport fleet, taking the total number to 22. A ceremony was held at Alkhidmat’s Head Office on Saturday, where the buses were handed over to local offices to facilitate residents in…...