Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to announce its new monetary policy today (Monday), with analysts widely expecting the central bank to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 11 percent amid stable inflation and ongoing economic challenges.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, stressing that it is in the shared interest of all regional states and the international community to end.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a groundbreaking initiative to enhance healthcare, safety, and digital skill development for special children across the province — marking a historic step toward inclusive education and empowerment.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Malaysia on Monday, as the two countries push trade talks and ease tensions over Washington’s punishing tariffs. Few details were released, but Rubio’s meeting with Jaishankar is the highest-level contact since the US imposed sanctions last week on Russian oil companies, a key source of India’s crude supplies. Jaishankar posted a photograph on social media showing him smiling and shaking hands with Rubio, saying he “appreciated the discussion on our bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues”. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in Malaysia, which US President Donald Trump attended in person and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed by video link. Modi had backtracked from his proposed visit to Kuala Lumpur to attend the Asean summit, with Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim saying that his Indian counterpart had cite...

Polluted winds drifting from India continue to smother Punjab’s major cities, propelling Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala to the top of global air pollution charts.

25 terrorists slain in N Waziristan, Kurram; 5 soldiers embrace martyrdom; Leaders vow to pursue Azm-e-Istehkam

Islamabad questions Kabul's sincerity over cross-border attacks

Rubio says ties with Pakistan not at India's expense

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Playing with numbers a systemic malaise undermining policy, investor trust

As some long-entrenched firms leave, new players move in, drawn by signs of economic recovery and growth

Trillions are locked in idle plots; taxing unproductive assets can redirect savings into job-creating sectors

Dilemma continues as desire to reduce tariffs is met with resistance

Meeting with Xi will determine whether ongoing tensions spiral into full-scale trade war or yield another truce

Presence of govt entity in market creates uneven field, even if there is competition

Bhat calls for UN to fulfil its promises

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ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi has commended the collective commitment to the reform and renewal of the country’s justice system, extending heartfelt appreciation to the entire judicial fraternity and allied institutions for their steadfast dedication.

LAHORE - Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari has strongly refuted claims that the provincial government has imposed restrictions on the supply of wheat flour, calling the allegations ‘false and politically-motivated.

ISLAMABAD - At the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Premier Shehbaz Sharif will lead a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, as well as senior cabinet ministers to Riyadh from 27 to 29 October to participate in the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative.