SBP decides to raise the key interest rate

The State Bank of Pakistan's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to increase the policy rate of the country for the next two months by 25 points basis to 7.25 per cent. This according to the statement is in line with the positive economic recovery.

Afghan women outraged by new Taliban restrictions on work

After pledging a softer version of their brutal and repressive regime of the 1990s, the Taliban are tightening their control of women's freedoms one month after seizing power. This has sparked rage over the dramatic loss of rights.

Pakistan fears becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

A sense of deja vu swept the country on Friday when New Zealand abruptly pulled the plug on their first Pakistan tour in 18 years, citing a security alert. It is a massive setback for the cricket-mad nation which moved heaven and earth to project itself as a safe destination.

Kohli to quit as Bangalore skipper after IPL to ‘refresh, regroup’

Virat Kohli, who has been with RCB since the inaugural IPL in 2008, announced in a video message on his team's Twitter feed that he will step down as captain of his Indian Premier League side RCB after the ongoing edition of the Twenty20 tournament.

US submarine alliance worries North Korea as it could trigger nuclear arms race

A North Korean ministry official said that the US double-dealing attitude seriously threatens world peace and stability. These are extremely undesirable and dangerous acts that will upset the strategic balance and trigger off a chain of the nuclear arms race.

Edtech startup Maqsad raises $2.1m to make education accessible

Pakistani edtech startup 'Maqsad' gets $2.1 million in pre-seed money to help achieve its aim of increasing educational accessibility to the students of Pakistan. It is a one-stop-shop for after-school academic content in the country.

France in fury as PM Morrison departs for Quad meeting amid submarine deal fallout

France has said the relationship with Australia and the United States is in “crisis” and has recalled its ambassadors from both countries. PM Morrison’s meeting with fellow Quad leaders threatened to inflame French irritation.

Afghan girls to resume studies after Taliban ensure their safety

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid told Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine that a safe environment and transportation must be guaranteed for female students before they are allowed back in classrooms.

Nida Dar’s 93 set Blasters’ win over Challengers

All-rounder Nida – later awarded player of the match – rescued Blasters from a paltry two for two in their pursuit of 149. Nida Dar’s fantastic 93 not-out saw PCB Blasters to a two-wicket win over PCB Challengers in the Pakistan Cup Women’s One-Day.

Kashmiris to protest during Modi’s address at UNGA

As Indian PM Modi will deliver his UNGA address, Kashmiris, along with their allies, will stage a huge protest outside the UNGA building. Under Narendra Modi’s Hindu Nationalist party, conditions in Kashmir have further deteriorated.

Pakistani firm wins Gulf Air ground handling contract

Pakistan's leading ground handling agent Gerry’s Dnata has won a multi-year contract by renowned airline Gulf Air, allowing the company to handle the airline's passenger and cargo services on seven airports across Pakistan.

Honda aims to sell 70,000 Prologue EV in U.S. annually

Honda plans to add extra electrical automobile fashions because it aims to have bought a complete of 500,000 electrical autos in the USA by 2030, and to attain 100% zero-emission autos gross sales in North America by 2040.