SBP to announce new monetary policy today, interest rate cut expected
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to unveil its latest monetary policy today (Monday), with analysts anticipating a reduction of 50 to 100 basis points in the interest rate.
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CM Maryam approves welfare initiatives for Punjab workers
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive plan for the construction of labour colonies and modernization of social security hospitals across the province.
Israel set to cut off power supply to Gaza
JERUSALEM – Israel has threatened to cut off its electricity supply to Gaza.
New federal cabinet members get portfolios
ISLAMABAD – The federal government on Friday assigned portfolios to the newly inducted members of the cabinet sworn in at the end of February while also reassigning the portfolios of serving federal ministers.
Afghanistan remains a safe haven for terrorists: COAS
General Syed Asim Munir warns no entity will be allowed to disrupt Pakistan’s peace Planners, facilitators of Bannu attack will be brought to justice Use of foreign weapons in recent terrorist attacks clear evidence that Fitna Al-Khawarij cont…
No mini-budget to bridge tax gaps, govt assures IMF
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that there would be no need to introduce mini budget to bridge the tax collection shortfall during the ongoing fiscal year, which would be covered through the settlement of pendin…
Sharifullah appears in US court, admits role in Kabul attack
Virginia – Terrorist commander, Muhammad Sharifullah, who was arrested with the help of Pakistan, appeared in a Virginia federal court on Thursday.
Pak-US intelligence coop longstanding: FO
Says Pakistan collaborated with US and handed over Sharifullah pursuant to UN SC resolutions Pakistan has zero tolerance against terror Rejects Indian statement on Kashmir.
US-Dutch action targets ‘Pakistani’ cybercrime outfit
• DOJ says group known by moniker ‘The Manipulaters’ operated online marketplace for software used in financial crimes• Law enforcement estimates network caused over $3bn in financial losses in US alone WASHINGTON: In a major international crackdown, US and Dutch authorities claimed to have dismantled a Pakistan-based cybercrime network accused of selling hacking tools and…
AI-powered tool predicts health risks in aged care
An AI-powered tool developed by Telstra Health and RMIT University is transforming the way aged care facilities monitor and manage residents’ health by predicting risks such as falls, depression, and mortality. With nearly half a million older Australians relying on aged care services as of June 30, 2023, the sector faces immense pressure to provide…