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Banks pitch cheaper dollar funding route to large corporates via domestic bonds

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- Some Indian banks are pitching a strategy that may let large companies raise dollar funding more cheaply-by borrowing in the domestic bond market first, then using a currency swap to... Read More


ADB vows to move flagship ML-1 railway project forwardPublished on: October 1, 2026 4:35 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fast-track procedural formalities for the ML-1... Read More


IT minister congratulates schoolgirls for completing Huawei certificationsPublished on: October 1, 2026 4:35 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- An award distribution ceremony for students of Islamabad's public sector schools who have completed the Huawei Summer ICT Training Program was held at the Ministry of Information T... Read More


Gold prices rise by Rs 4,300 per tolaPublished on: October 1, 2026 4:34 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- The prices of gold witnessed an increase in the local market on Wednesday, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola rising by Rs 4,300 to settle at Rs 441,636, according to rates i... Read More


Rupee inches up against dollarPublished on: October 1, 2026 4:34 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.11 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 277.12. According to ... Read More


Yesterday India vs West Indies match result: What happened during IND vs WI 2nd ODI in Guwahati?

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- West Indies posted the highest total in their ODI history at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (September 30). India still hunted it down with eight wickets in hand. The visi... Read More


SC sets aside dismissal of PDA employees over denial of fair hearingPublished on: October 1, 2026 3:59 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- The Supreme Court has set aside the dismissal and subsequent compulsory retirement of two Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) employees, ruling that departmental proceedings were ... Read More


'Law, order situation better in Sindh's riverine areas as compared to Punjab'Published on: October 1, 2026 3:57 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the law and order situation in the riverine (katcha) areas of Sukkur and Larkana divisions has improved, with ... Read More


President Zardari calls for expansion of Pak-Nigeria cooperationPublished on: October 1, 2026 3:57 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening its warm and friendly relations with Nigeria, saying the existing bonds of friendship and c... Read More


PMDC approves 1,400 seats in medical and dental collegesPublished on: October 1, 2026 3:54 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has clarified that the recognition of medical and dental colleges is granted strictly in accordance with the applicable legal and re... Read More