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Act IIPublished on: November 5, 2026 4:17 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- America has spoken, and the message from Tuesday's midterm elections could not be any louder. Far exceeding most pre-election forecasts, Democrats have wrested control of both cham... Read More


Protecting ChildrenPublished on: November 5, 2026 4:17 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Punjab has moved to tighten the noose around those who turn childhood into a begging business. On Tuesday, the provincial assembly's Home Affairs Committee unanimously approved ame... Read More


Chinese delegation proposes wide-ranging cooperation in industry, trade, investmentPublished on: November 5, 2026 4:13 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Pakistan and China's Xinjiang Province have set to explore wide-ranging opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, with particular focus on... Read More


ECC approves Rs 54bn for ongoing defence projects, other grantsPublished on: November 5, 2026 4:12 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aura... Read More


Rupee gains ground against dollarPublished on: November 5, 2026 4:11 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 276.70, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 276.71. According to the ... Read More


PSX to remain closed on November 9Published on: November 5, 2026 4:11 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, on account of Allama Iqbal Day. "All TRE Certificate Holders, staff and concerned are here... Read More


Finmin, MasterCard delegation discuss digital payments, financial inclusionPublished on: November 5, 2026 4:10 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Wednesday held a meeting with a delegation of Mastercard to discuss opportunities for strengthening coo... Read More


PR approves strategic roadmap for modernisation, financial sustainabilityPublished on: November 5, 2026 4:09 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Pakistan Railways has approved a comprehensive strategic reform roadmap aimed at transforming the department into a modern, efficient, customer-oriented and financially sustainable... Read More


Ali Zafar returns to acting after eight yearsPublished on: November 5, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- It began with a cryptic post on Ali Zafar's Instagram account. His feed then went blank, leaving followers to wonder what he was preparing to announce. On November 1, the singer an... Read More


Ed Sheeran releases first song for 'King'Published on: November 5, 2026 4:06 AM

Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has released his first Bollywood song for superstar Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King'. Titled 'Tu Mila Jaye', the song features Ed Sheeran... Read More