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SMEConnect Success Must Be Measured by Loans Disbursed and New Borrowers: Mian Zahid Hussain

SMEConnect Success Must Be Measured by Loans Disbursed and New Borrowers: Mian Zahid Hussain

PACC to Host Second Theatre Festival in Karachi from December 1 to 12

PACC to Host Second Theatre Festival in Karachi from December 1 to 12

Binance Hit by $6.3 Billion Security Breach in Record Crypto Heist

Binance Hit by $6.3 Billion Security Breach in Record Crypto Heist

New York Signs Law Restricting AI Chatbot Features for Minors

New York Signs Law Restricting AI Chatbot Features for Minors

Pakistan Thrash India by Four Wickets in Hong Kong Sixes Thriller

Pakistan Thrash India by Four Wickets in Hong Kong Sixes Thriller

Karachi Fire at a furniture market near Kamran Chowrangi in Gulistan-e-Johar, with firefighters responding to the blaze. — Headline
Karachi Fire at Furniture Market Near Kamran Chowrangi Brought Under Control
Web Desk October 30, 2026

Khawaja Asif discusses the Tehran meeting and Pakistan’s regional peace efforts — Headline
Khawaja Asif Says Tehran Talks Were Not Defence Ministry’s Mandate
Web Desk October 29, 2026

Railway Safety reforms discussed by Shehbaz Sharif and Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi — Headline
PM Shehbaz Directs Urgent Measures to Improve Railway Safety and Reliability
Web Desk October 28, 2026

Kashmir Black Day ceremony in Islamabad as Pakistani leaders reaffirm support for Kashmiris. — Headline
Kashmir Black Day Observed Worldwide as Pakistan Reaffirms Support for Kashmiri Self-Determination
Web Desk October 27, 2026

Abdul Waheed Kakar, former Pakistan Army chief, whose death prompted condolences from senior civil and military leaders. — Headline
Abdul Waheed Kakar Dies Army Chief, President and PM Condole
Web Desk October 26, 2026

SMEConnect initiative as Mian Zahid Hussain urges faster financing and more loans for small businesses in Pakistan.

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SMEConnect Success Must Be Measured by Loans Disbursed and New Borrowers: Mian Zahid Hussain

Web Desk October 30, 2026

PACC Theatre Festival 2026 in Karachi featuring performances by Pakistani theatre artists and directors.

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PACC to Host Second Theatre Festival in Karachi from December 1 to 12

Web Desk October 30, 2026

Houthi Drone interception reported by the Saudi-led coalition in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region.

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Houthi Drone Over Makkah Region

Web Desk October 30, 2026

Iran tensions and US military activity in the Middle East following remarks by Vice President JD Vance about the conflict.

Vance Rules Out ‘Forever War’ in Iran as US Reportedly Bolsters Regional Military Presence

Web Desk October 30, 2026

Romania Pakistan engagement at the National Press Club Islamabad featuring Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu.

Romanian Ambassador Meets Over 100 Journalists in Islamabad, Highlights Pakistan Ties

Web Desk October 29, 2026

Spain Train Crash site near Urda showing damaged high-speed train carriages and emergency response teams.

Spain Train Collision Kills 68, Injures More Than 100 Near Madrid

Web Desk October 29, 2026

Afghanistan Opium poppy cultivation in Badakhshan province as farmers face poverty despite the Taliban ban

Afghanistan Opium Cultivation More Than Quadruples in 2026, UN Says

Web Desk October 29, 2026

Pakistan Singapore meeting between Ishaq Dar and Vivian Balakrishnan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad.

Pakistan, Singapore Pledge Stronger Cooperation as Dar Meets Balakrishnan

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Karachi Port Trust Chairman Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed addresses the 16th Annual Port and Shipping, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Conference.

KPT Highlights Record Performance and Logistics Reforms at Port and Shipping Conference

October 29, 2026

Pakistan–Türkiye Trade meeting in Bursa with FPCCI Vice President Qurrat-ul-Ain and Bursa Commodity Exchange Chairman ?brahim Özhan

Pakistan–Türkiye Trade: FPCCI Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Bursa

October 29, 2026

Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade meeting between KCCI President Talat Mahmood and Sri Lankan Consul General P.K. Sanjeewa Pattiwila in Karachi

Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade: KCCI Calls for Action to Unlock Untapped Potential

October 29, 2026

Green Karachi Marathon initiative discussed by RK Sports Management founder Rais Khan and international ultra-runner Jamal Said in Karachi.

Rais Khan Meets Ultra-Runner Jamal Said, Congratulates Him on Third Championship

October 28, 2026

Jinnah talk by Professor Salima Hashmi at Quaid-e-Azam House Museum, Flagstaff House, Karachi

Jinnah Talk: Artists Reimagine Quaid-e-Azam at Karachi’s Flagstaff House Museum

October 28, 2026

Qaisar Sajjad, ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon, known for his medical education and public health awareness work in Karachi.

Dr Qaisar Sajjad Continues Contributions to Medical Education and Public Health Awareness

October 28, 2026

Wheat Cargo handling at Karachi Port through KGTML, with MV GOKOVA M arriving and MV GREAT RAINBOW expected with bulk wheat shipments.

KPT Handles Bulk Wheat Cargo at Karachi Port, Over 110,000 Tonnes Expected

October 28, 2026

SMEConnect initiative as Mian Zahid Hussain urges faster financing and more loans for small businesses in Pakistan.

SMEConnect Success Must Be Measured by Loans Disbursed and New Borrowers: Mian Zahid Hussain

October 30, 2026

Oil prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz tanker attack and concerns over Middle East energy supply disruptions.

Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Tanker Attack Fuels Supply Concerns

October 30, 2026

Foreign reserves in Pakistan rise to $21.52 billion as gold prices remain unchanged and the rupee gains slightly.

Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Rise by $33 Million to $21.52 Billion

October 30, 2026

Soneri Bank announces nine-month financial results for 2026, reporting Rs2.94 billion profit after tax and an upgraded PACRA rating.

Soneri Bank Reports Rs2.94 Billion Profit After Tax for Nine Months of 2026

October 29, 2026

Islamic Banking launch by HBL Microfinance Bank at its first branch in Timergara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

HBL Microfinance Bank Launches Islamic Banking in Pakistan

October 29, 2026

Pakistan-Bangladesh Trade seminar in Karachi featuring EDF President Muhammad Farooq Afzal and Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Muhammad Sakib Sadakat.

EDF and Bangladesh Deputy High Commission Sign MoU to Boost Economic Cooperation

October 29, 2026

Standard Chartered Pakistan financial results for the nine months ended September 2026, showing profit before tax of Rs37.1 billion.

Standard Chartered Pakistan Reports Rs37.1 Billion Profit Before Tax for Nine Months

October 29, 2026

Pakistan vs India Hong Kong Sixes match as Khawaja Nafay and Abbas Afridi lead Pakistan to victory.

Pakistan Thrash India by Four Wickets in Hong Kong Sixes Thriller

October 30, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick for Al Nassr against Al Kholood to reach 985 career goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 15-Minute Hat-Trick as Al Nassr Beat Al Kholood 5-3

October 30, 2026

Beach Volleyball Championship at Manora Beach Karachi hosted by Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Volleyball Federation in 2026

Pakistan Navy Hosts National Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 in Karachi

October 29, 2026

Mbappé China controversy involving Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid and La Liga after remarks about Mao Zedong

Mbappé Apology May Not Repair Real Madrid’s Image in China, Experts Warn

October 29, 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket players prepare for the ODI tri-series match against England at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Sri Lanka Target Winning Finish Against Eliminated England in Lahore Tri-Series

October 29, 2026

Pakistan Golf trio Saad Habib Malik, Numan Ilyas and Hussain Hamid competing at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand.

Pakistan’s Golf Trio Heads to New Zealand for Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

October 28, 2026

German Cup match between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen decided by Marcel Sabitzer’s late free kick.

Sabitzer’s Last-Gasp Free Kick Sends Dortmund Past Bremen in German Cup

October 28, 2026

PACC Theatre Festival 2026 in Karachi featuring performances by Pakistani theatre artists and directors.

PACC to Host Second Theatre Festival in Karachi from December 1 to 12

October 30, 2026

Faran Tahir as Raza in Marvel’s VisionQuest, marking his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Faran Tahir Returns to Marvel as Raza in VisionQuest After 18 Years

October 30, 2026

Patrick Stewart, known for his roles as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men.

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Icon, Dies at 86

October 30, 2026

Alfaaz Song by Pakistani artists Zain Ali, Zohaib Ali and Hamza Malik on Spotify’s Global Top 50 chart

Pakistani Song ‘Alfaaz’ Reaches Spotify’s Global Top 50

October 29, 2026

Netflix Series Pride and Prejudice featuring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy

Netflix Series Unveils Full Trailer for Pride and Prejudice

October 29, 2026

Ahmed Shah speaking at Karachi Press Club event honouring Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi president

Ahmed Shah: Karachi Press Club Honours Arts Council President With “Jo Hum Pe Guzri” Evening

October 28, 2026

Culture Festival Karachi 2026 opening day with Qawwali performance at Arts Council of Pakistan

Culture Festival: Press Conference, Hip-Hop Dance and Qawwali Night to Open Karachi’s 25-Day Event on 29 October

October 28, 2026

Syed Shahid Kazmi promoting Sindhi culture and language through digital media

New Dimensions of Sindhi Identity in the Digital Age

September 26, 2026

Pakistan Navy vessels and maritime trade representing Pakistan’s maritime sector and blue economy

From Policy To Practice: Pakistan’s Maritime Turn On World Maritime Day 2026

September 23, 2026

ICE immigration enforcement officers during a deportation operation in the United States.

ICE Arrests Surge Under Trump as Non-Criminal Immigrants Make Up Majority

September 7, 2026

Pakistan Navy personnel during a maritime security exercise

Pakistan Navy Remains Always Ready to Defend the Nation

September 6, 2026

A selection of dairy products, fish, chia seeds, tofu, and leafy greens that support healthy bones.

Strong Bones Start Earlier Than You Think: The Foods That Help Protect Bone Health for Life

Electricity transmission infrastructure representing Pakistan's evolving energy and industrial development strategy.

Turning Electricity into Economic Growth

Pakistan Productivity, Economic Reforms, Shahid Anwar, Pakistan Economy, Human Capital, Competitiveness, Institutional Reform, Economic Growth

Pakistan’s Real Problem Isn’t the Economic Crisis. It’s Productivity

Binance hack and cryptocurrency security breach involving billions of dollars in digital assets.

Binance Hit by $6.3 Billion Security Breach in Record Crypto Heist

October 30, 2026

AI chatbots and child online safety as New York introduces new restrictions for users under 18.

New York Signs Law Restricting AI Chatbot Features for Minors

October 30, 2026

Telenor Pakistan executives Awais Vohra and Shan Haq receive the Cybersecurity Excellence award at the PTA Telecom Cyber Security Awards 2026.

Telenor Pakistan Wins Top Cybersecurity Honour for Third Consecutive Year

October 29, 2026

AI Partnership between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Alibaba to advance artificial intelligence and digitalisation in Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif Directs Faster Implementation of AI Partnership with Alibaba

October 29, 2026

AI Chatbots regulation for minors under New York legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.

New York Law Restricts AI Companion Chatbots for Minors

October 29, 2026

Starlink tracking concerns involving satellite internet users and alleged digital advertising surveillance.

Israeli Ad Tech Firm Accused of Tracking Starlink Users Across More Than 100 Countries

October 28, 2026

Anthropic AI risk warning covering autonomous AI systems and safeguards ahead of its planned IPO.

Anthropic Warns of Catastrophic AI Risks in IPO Filing

October 28, 2026

Houston Mayor John Whitmire recognises Muhammad Saeed Sheikh for receiving Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Khidmat.

Houston Mayor Declares Muhammad Saeed Sheikh Day to Honour Pakistani Humanitarian

September 14, 2026

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United States Sanctioning Iran’s Mahan Air Network and IRGC-Linked Front Company

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ICE Asks to Not Release Illegal Alien Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run that Killed a Teenager

Representatives Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner during meetings with Pakistan’s leadership to discuss bilateral cooperation.

US Congressional Delegation Meets Pakistan’s Top Leadership to Deepen Strategic Ties

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DHS Celebrates Record-Breaking Success of FIFA World Cup 2026

Pakistan High Commissioner Malik Muhammad Farooq welcomes South African business representatives during a trade dinner at Pakistan House in Pretoria.

Pakistan Trade: High Commissioner Urges South African Businesses to Expand Investment Ties

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U.S. Squeezes Iran’s Regime Financiers and Shadow Banking Networks

itel Energy solar and energy storage solutions at Solar Pakistan Expo 2026

itel Energy to Showcase Next-Generation Solar Solutions at Solar Pakistan Expo 2026

realme C100 Series smartphone with an 8000mAh Titan Long-Lasting Battery

realme C100 Series Gains Gen Z Attention With 8000mAh Battery

realme C100 and C100x smartphones with 8000mAh battery launched in Pakistan.

realme C100 Series Goes on First Sale in Pakistan at PKR 64,999

Arabella Bhutto Gets Four-Year Extension as SABS University Vice-Chancellor

October 28, 2026

The Government of Sindh has extended Prof. Dr. Arabella Bhutto’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor of...

Cardiovascular Problems and Stroke: Understanding the Link Between Heart and Brain

October 27, 2026

A stroke affects the brain, but its cause can sometimes lie in the heart. A...

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Attends Student Council Investiture at Embassy College Beijing

October 15, 2026

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Dr. Syed Ali Asad Gillani, attended the Student Council Investiture...

Google parent Alphabet invests heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure as AI spending rises.

AI Investment: Alphabet’s Cash Flow Turns Negative as Google Increases AI Spending

A Centrum Air aircraft promoting the new direct Karachi-Tashkent route between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

Centrum Air: Direct Karachi-Tashkent Flights to Begin on September 3

Fishing boats at Nouadhibou harbour with the Sahara Desert and Mauritania's Atlantic coastline in the background.

Mauritania: The Hidden Sahara Nation of Ancient Cities and Desert Wonders

Saudi Arabia introduces the Package Visa system that combines tourist visa applications with travel bookings for international visitors.

Package Visa: Saudi Launches Integrated Visa System to Simplify Travel Bookings for International Visitors

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