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ADB backs Pakistan's push into global carbon finance

Pakistan, May 29 -- Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have taken a key step toward building a joint strategy focused on carbon markets and climate innovation. The decision was made during ... Read More


Bank Alfalah to exit Bangladesh market, signs deal with bank Asia

Pakistan, May 29 -- Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) has announced its decision to sell its operations in Bangladesh to Dhaka-based Bank Asia Limited. The bank shared the update in a filing to the Pakistan... Read More


Federal budget date may be rescheduled again due to eid holidays

Islamabad, May 29 -- The federal government may once again reschedule the date for presenting the annual budget due to the Eid holidays. According to sources, public holidays will fall on June 7 and 8... Read More


Israeli attacks kill 30 more in Gaza as food crisis worsens

Pakistan, May 29 -- Israeli forces launched fresh attacks on Gaza on Thursday, killing at least 30 Palestinians since morning, according to health officials. The airstrikes targeted multiple areas, in... Read More


Chinese students face U.S. visa cancellations over security concerns

Pakistan, May 29 -- The United States has announced it will cancel the visas of Chinese students connected to the Chinese Communist Party. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that students affi... Read More


"Good days are over": Chinese students panic as U.S. halts visa appointments

Pakistan, May 29 -- Thousands of Chinese students are facing uncertainty after the United States announced a major crackdown on student visas, sparking widespread anxiety across China. U.S. Secretary ... Read More


Pakistan powers bitcoin push using 2,000MW surplus energy

Pakistan, May 29 -- Pakistan has taken a major leap in the world of digital finance by launching its first government-backed strategic Bitcoin reserve. The announcement was made by Bilal Bin Saqib, Sp... Read More


Record early voting turnout in South Korea's presidential election amid political unrest

Pakistan, May 29 -- South Koreans turned out in record numbers on Thursday to cast their votes early in a high-stakes presidential election, according to the National Election Commission. By 11 a.m., ... Read More


NBP Installs ATM Booth at Karachi Cattle Market to Support Cashless Eid Transactions

Pakistan, May 29 -- KARACHI - In a move to facilitate secure and convenient banking during the busy Eid season, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has set up an ATM booth at the cattle market near th... Read More


Trump tells Netanyahu to hold fire on Iran amid hopeful nuclear talks

Pakistan, May 29 -- US President Donald Trump revealed he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike Iran, emphasizing that such action could disrupt ongoing nuclear negotiations. ... Read More