A growing diplomatic chill between Bangladesh and India has now spilled into international cricket, after Bangladesh’s board sought to avoid playing its scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India—an escalation tied to a chain of events that began months earlier and later intensified around Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. The first spark: […]
Pakistanis Now Spend Two-Thirds of Their Income on Food and Electricity: Survey
Pakistan’s households are spending nearly two out of every three rupees on just food and electricity, highlighting how sharply rising living costs are reshaping daily life across the country, according to a new government survey. The findings come from the Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2024–25, released by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. Conducted after a […]
Bank Alfalah Named Among World’s Most Inclusive Companies for 2026
Bank Alfalah has been recognised as one of the “Most Inclusive Companies in 2026” at the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards, following a comprehensive and evidence-based evaluation conducted by an independent international jury. The recognition came after a rigorous disclosure process in which 44 multinational and national organisations submitted detailed documentation assessing […]
New Residency Rules: Kuwait Tightens Absence Limits for Foreign Residents
Kuwait has rolled out new residency regulations that restrict how long foreign residents can remain outside the country, marking a significant shift in its immigration oversight framework. Under the updated executive regulations of Kuwait’s residency law, expatriates will now be allowed to stay abroad for no more than six consecutive months without risking the loss […]
The End of an Era: Denmark Shuts Down Letter Delivery After Four Centuries
When was the last time you mailed a handwritten letter? For many people, it’s a distant memory—replaced by emails, instant messages and social media. Now, one country has formally closed the chapter on traditional mail. Denmark has become the first nation in the world to shut down its national letter delivery service, marking the end […]
At Least Six Dead as Cost-of-Living Protests Spread Across Iran
At least six people have been killed as demonstrations against soaring living costs widened across Iran, according to Iranian media and officials. The deadliest incident was reported in the city of Azna, in Lorestan province, where clashes during protests left at least three people dead and 17 others injured, the semiofficial Fars News Agency said […]
New Taxes on Imported EVs? Govt’s Plan Explained
The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production was told on Monday that the government is considering imposing additional taxes on imported electric vehicles (EVs) as part of efforts to reduce the transport sector’s ballooning $9 billion import bill, while keeping locally manufactured EVs largely tax-free. The meeting, chaired by Senator Khalida Ateeb, was attended […]
Arif Habib Consortium Wins Bid for PIA Privatisation After Intense Competition
After a closely contested bidding process, the Arif Habib Consortium has emerged as the successful bidder for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). According to official details, the bidding process for PIA’s privatisation has been completed, with the Arif Habib Consortium acquiring 75 percent shares of the national airline for Rs135 billion. The Lucky […]
Three Bidders Submit Offers as First Phase of PIA Privatisation Concludes
The first phase of the privatisation process of the national airline has been completed, marking a significant step toward one of the country’s most anticipated divestments. According to officials, three pre-qualified bidders have submitted their bids for the acquisition of the national carrier. The bids are scheduled to be opened at 3:30 pm. Following the […]
Bidding for 75% Stake in Pakistan International Airlines to Take Place Today
The bidding process for the privatization of a 75 percent stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be held today, according to an official statement issued by the Privatization Commission. As per the schedule, bids will be received between 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., while the bids will be formally opened at 3:30 p.m. After […]