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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s already strained job market could face fresh pressure from artificial intelligence (AI), as the World Bank warns that AI-driven job displacement may hit countries where the creation of high-quality formal jobs is already weak. The report World Development R…
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) has approved the issuance of Sovereign Guarantees amounting to Rs27.62 billion for the construction of the Sialkot (Sambrial) – Kharian Motorway (M-12) Project on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis and roll-ov…
KARACHI: In a significant step aimed at improving access to bank financing for the private sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday increased the aggregate exposure limit for unrated large private sector borrowers by more than 233 percent to Rs10 billion for all banks…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently not allowing Pakistan to offer cheaper electricity during specific hours, although negotiations on the proposal have been ongoing for the last s…
KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 04, 2026) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 05 2026). ================================================================== CITIES TODAY TOMORROW ================================================================== Hyderabad 36-27 (…
EDITORIAL: The Australian Federal Court’s decision to uphold the finding that Senator Pauline Hanson engaged in racial discrimination by telling fellow Muslim Senator Mehreen Faruqi to “piss off back to Pakistan” is a significant affirmation of the principle that hate speech has…
EDITORIAL: The latest debate surrounding Pakistan’s power sector offers a useful reminder that reform is seldom a linear process. Within days, the Power Division defended its reform agenda by highlighting a sharp reduction in distribution company losses over the past two years,…
KARACHI: A high-level delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), led by its Chairman, has commenced an official visit to the United Kingdom from 3–8 August 2026 under the auspices of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). The visit aims to stre…
KARACHI: The Karachi administration on Tuesday announced a reduction in the ex-mill price of wheat flour following a meeting with flour mill owners aimed at easing prices for consumers. Chaired by Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi on the directives of Sindh Chief Secretary…
KARACHI: HBL declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 73.1 billion, and a profit after tax of Rs 34.5 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2026. EPS for H1’26 increased to Rs 23.51. Along with the results, the Bank declared an interim cash dividend for the second quar…
KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) has reinforced its position as a leading financial institution by securing seven prestigious international accolades since January 2026, underscoring its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-centric solutions across Pakis…
Two years ago, Pakistan’s solar revolution could still be mistaken for a panel story. Today, the customs data suggests it is rapidly becoming a storage story. The latest import numbers leave little room for doubt. July saw Lithium battery imports reach an all-time monthly high o…
Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited (PSX: LPGL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1983. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of gelatin and di-calcium phosphate produced from animal bones. The company takes pride in producing and exporting Halal…
KARACHI: The Sindh government has approved a series of measures to expand and modernise public transport, including the launch of an electric vehicle (EV) taxi service next month, the induction of 50 double-decker buses in Karachi after two months, and the phased addition of 1,0…
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, in a statement, made a humorous remark on the state of public transport in Karachi, saying, “One has to admit it.” She said that Karachi’s development and public transport have now become a source of entertainment…
LAHORE: Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) from Khushab, Asif Malik and Zafar Abbas Khan called on Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday and discussed national political affairs, development projects and issues relating to the constituency. On the occasion,…
LAHORE: Provincial Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Disaster Management Khawaja Salman Rafique on Tuesday visited flood-prone areas and protective embankments in Jalalpur Pirwala to review flood preparedness and mitigation measures. Director General of the Provi…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid glowing tribute to the police martyrs who laid down their lives for the country and the nation, and saluted the patience and resilience of their families on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Day. In her message, the chief mini…
FAISALABAD: Director General of the Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA), Muhammad Asif Chaudhry, has directed officials to ensure strict implementation of anti-dengue measures during the ongoing monsoon season and warned that no negligence will be tolerated in preventing the…
LAHORE: Former South African cricketer Michael Smith has been appointed batting coach of the Pakistan men’s team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday. The 46-year-old will work with the team across both red-ball and white-ball formats, a PCB spokesman, said. Sm…
LAHORE: Punjab’s Secretary for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Dr Kiran Khurshid, said on Tuesday that price control magistrates conducted more than 88,000 inspections across the province during the past week, resulting in fines exceeding Rs5.566 million. According to the s…
ISLAMABAD: With three political parties presently “headless,” the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has instructed the heads of all political parties registered with the electoral body to submit the annual wealth statements of their respective political parties for the previ…
KARACHI: Former governor of Punjab, Khalid Maqbool, has said that the strength of any country’s economy depends on a vibrant industrial and business sector, adding that Pakistan’s business community has consistently played a commendable role in promoting industry, trade, exports…
KARACHI: In a major push toward digital sovereignty and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, Data Vault Pakistan and Galaxy Technology (Pvt) Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership agreement aimed at expanding local cloud capabilities and building high-performance compu…
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi and Higher Education Commission’s Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar on Tuesday agreed to strengthen collaboration in higher education, research and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, di…
ISLAMABAD: The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the launch of the book titled “India’s Hybrid Warfare: Implications for Pakistan’s National Security”, authored by Dr Muhammad Ali. Sardar Masood Khan, form…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir is a solemn reminder of the pain, resilience and unwavering spirit of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), who continue to endure oppress…
ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Goods Transporters Owners Association and other transport bodies called a nationwide wheel-jam strike from August 8 and warned that the suspension of freight movement could disrupt the supply of essential commodities if the government failed to address th…
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET), where Dr Muhammad Imran Saleem, Chairperson of the Department of Applied and Emerging Sciences, presented an overview of the lab’s…
HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, and Sri Lankan academic institutions have agreed to strengthen academic cooperation through faculty exchange and joint agricultural research, focusing on rice, fruit crops and other agricultural commodities facing similar…
KARACHI: Ikram Mehdi, a senior photojournalist at Business Recorder, died here on Tuesday. He was 79. Mehdi had been working at Business Recorder since July 1, 2003. He was known among his colleagues for his professionalism and dedication to photojournalism. His son, Imran Mehdi…
ISLAMABAD: At least five people have been killed and 16 injured owing to various monsoon rains related incidents in Sindh and Punjab provinces during past 24 hours as the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued another advisory with warning that continuing monsoon r…
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will undertake a visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to attend the Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem to be held on Wednesday, on the invitation extended by Deputy Prime Minister/Minister o…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Tuesday reiterated allegations of widespread electoral irregularities during the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections as polling concluded in two constituencies of the Muzaffarabad division where voting had bee…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) interim Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should seek a vote of confidence following a recent statement of the interior minister and severe criticism from a coalition partner. Talking t…
LONDON: In a major relief for the Pakistani diaspora, the High Commission of Pakistan in London has officially launched a direct digital property transfer service for Punjab, enabling overseas Pakistanis to transfer land within hours without the need for travel, agents, or a pow…
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ISLAMABAD/ MUZAFFARABAD: The PPP and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) appeared set to win the two constituencies in Muzaffarabad division where polling had been postponed due to landslides and bad weather. Voting was held in LA-27 Muzaffarabad-I (Kotla) and at 71 of the 174 polli…
Mir Raza Ali murder case: CCTV reveals who was on the motorcycle
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday warned of widespread urban flooding, flash floods and hill torrents across large parts of the country as persistent monsoon rains continue to batter northern, central and southern regions.
Pakistan is not among the 50 countries whose citizens may have to deposit up to $20,000 as a financial guarantee… Read More The post Pakistan Not Included in New US Visa Bond Program appeared first on ProPakistani.
Pakistan needs to develop comprehensive mining ecosystem to unlock potential
Heavyweight stocks bear brunt of selling; KSE-100 index sheds 1,117 points
Pakistan produces a relentless news cycle, and it lives in a hundred places at once — dozens of national newspapers, television channels and specialist outlets, each with its own website and feed. Following what is happening in a single city, or keeping up with one subject as it develops, normally means juggling a stack of browser tabs. Pak Monitor exists to close that gap: it continuously watches the public feeds of Pakistan's major news organisations and pulls new stories into one live, filterable stream, organised by city and by topic, the moment they are published.
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