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Seven ‘Ramazan bazaars’ set up in ICT

ISLAMABAD: To facilitate residents during Ramazan, 7 Ramazan bazaars have been established across Islamabad. In this...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

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Aurangzeb, Lutnick hold high-level talks to boost Pakistan-US trade & investment

Both sides commit to furthering their engagements on investments in major projects

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 08:16pm

Markets

US DFC keen to expand investment footprint in Pakistan

Black also briefed on DFC’s strategic priorities and ongoing project pipeline

Updated 20 Feb, 2026 10:42pm

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Islamabad suicide attack: Govt compensates families of victims

ISLAMABAD: Government is paying compensation totalling more than USD700,000 to the families of 40 people killed in a...

Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:10am

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More than 51 criminal cases reported in federal capital

ISLAMABAD: More than 51 criminal cases — including carjacking, robbery, dacoity, street crime, and two murders —...

Published 15 Feb, 2026 02:44am

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Islamabad Police intensify security across ICT

ISLAMABAD: Aimed at effectively dealing with potential terrorist threats, Islamabad Police on Thursday further...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 08:05am

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Properties: CDA implements complete digitization system in Sector D-12

ISLAMABAD: In line with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi,...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 06:36am

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Cambodia seeks to expand digital, technology cooperation with Pakistan

Delegation was also given a detailed presentation on projects in artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, and smart city technologies

Published 12 Feb, 2026 01:24pm

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PM Shehbaz orders review of NEPRA’s new power regulations

Premier directs Power Division to formulate a comprehensive strategy

Updated 11 Feb, 2026 05:25pm

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Cosmix Engineering: Setting new benchmarks in HVACR excellence across Pakistan

Cosmix Engineering is recognized as one of Pakistan’s most trusted HVACR contracting, engineering, and supply...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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Ahead of JTC, Pakistan and Cambodia target practical trade outcomes

Meeting came ahead of the 2nd JTC session

Published 10 Feb, 2026 10:29am

Pakistan

Pakistan to invest $1 billion in AI by 2030, announces PM Shehbaz

Also announces 1,000 fully funded PhD scholarships in AI

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 05:43pm

Pakistan

SC rejects PTI lawyers’ plea for immediate meeting with Imran Khan

Seeks report on ex-PM's health status in prison to assess his medical condition

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 02:56pm

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High-level diplomatic postings, transfers approved

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved a fresh round of high-level diplomatic appointments and transfers, reshaping key...

Published 08 Feb, 2026 03:09am

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32 dead, 169 hurt in Islamabad Imambargah blast

ISLAMABAD: A shocking tragedy struck the outskirts of the federal capital on Friday, when a suicide blast ripped...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 07:01am

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Non-compliant housing societies: CDA given 4 months to recover dues

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration has been granted four months to recover its dues...

Updated 04 Feb, 2026 08:06am

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ICT sees 60% jump in property rates; DHA spared

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has excluded Defence Housing Society (DHA) from the notification of...

Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:17am

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Saudi-Pak mutual defence pact will not include Turkey?

RIYADH: Turkey will not join a mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a source close to the Saudi...

Published 01 Feb, 2026 03:07am

Business & Finance

Secure Logistics shareholders approve FinTech software acquisition with 99.98% majority

Says this achievement will enable the company to proceed with the execution of Definitive Agreements

Published 30 Jan, 2026 01:27pm

Business & Finance

Tea-loving Pakistan eyes Rwandan coffee as consumption surges

Pakistan imports tea worth nearly $3 billion annually

Published 29 Jan, 2026 03:43pm

Business & Finance

Symmetry Group eyes revenue boost after 3-year contract with Jazz

Symmetry Group, a digital technology company based in Pakistan, announced that its subsidiary, Iris Digital...

Published 28 Jan, 2026 01:21pm

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Chinese police delegation visits Safe City Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police’s Safe City Islamabad hosted a delegation of Chinese police...

Published 26 Jan, 2026 08:20am

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Pakistan’s Zarea Limited signs $2mn strategic MoU with Chinese agri firm

Says collaboration will focus on introducing advanced seed technologies, technology-enabled agronomic and farm services

Published 21 Jan, 2026 01:03pm

Business & Finance

DAVOS 2026: UK’s Menzies Aviation eyes expansion in Pakistan amid privatisation push

Discusses airport services, operational efficiency, and investment opportunities with Pakistani delegation on sidelines of World Economic Forum

Updated 21 Jan, 2026 05:32pm

Business & Finance

Total cellular subscriber base surges to 200.55mn by end of 2025: PTA

Zong, Jazz, Ufone register increase in 4G subscriptions

Published 20 Jan, 2026 03:46pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan, Islamic Development Bank Pakistan ink $603.4mn financing agreements

Pakistan has inked three agreements worth $603.4 million with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). The agreements...

Published 20 Jan, 2026 11:49am

Technology

Mari Energies-backed Sky47 launches cloud, AI platform near Islamabad

Sky47 Limited, a majority-owned subsidiary of Mari Energies Limited, has entered Pakistan’s high-tech landscape with...

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 10:32pm

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Promulgation of Presidential Ordinance: ECP postpones ICT LG polls, withdraws schedule

ISLAMABAD: The long-delayed local government elections in the federal Capital finally stand postponed yet again, as...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:31am

Pakistan

Pakistan in contact with US over immigrant visa processing matter: FO

We hope routine processing of immigrant visa will resume soon, says Andrabi

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 10:35pm

Technology

Pakistan, World Liberty Financial affiliate ink MoU to boost digital payments

WLF is the main crypto business of the family of US President Donald Trump
Sources say WLF will work with Pakistan’s central bank to integrate its USD1 stablecoin into a regulated digital ‍payments structure

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 03:40pm