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Karachi: Despite three Champions Trophy matches in the country getting abandoned due to rain, fans losing interest after the national team's premature exit, excessive spending on revamping stadiums, a hybrid model and suffocating security measures, experts in Pakistan still believe the marquee event was a success and could open the doors for more international events.

Pakistan might be on the verge of a surprising shift—turning to Bitcoin mining to solve its electricity challenges. With surplus power weighing heavily on its economy, the government is exploring ways to bring in global Bitcoin miners, turning unused energy into profits rather than waste. Could this be the beginning of a digital revolution in

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday cautioned the business community that the country cannot afford another boom-and-bust cycle, stressing the need for continued structural reforms to ensure sustainable and equitable prosperity. Speaking at a conference on ‘Retail Reimagined: Innovate, Collaborate & Thrive’, organised by the Pakistan Retail Business Council (PRBC) in Islamabad, the minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that Pakistan cannot afford another martial law. He emphasized that his mother, Benazir Bhutto, taught him the values of democracy rather than revenge, which is why he firmly believes that “Democracy is the best revenge.” Speaking at the Benazir Bhutto Memorial Lecture organized by

Synopsis Multiple cities in Pakistan, including Karachi and Rawalpindi, experienced significant gas shortages during the first sehri of Ramzan, causing disruptions in pre-dawn meal preparations. Despite promises of uninterrupted supply from gas companies, many households struggled, with some resorting to hotels for food. The shortages have raised concerns about the reliability of gas supply throughout

The ban on lab testing for exporting oranges to Malaysia has been lifted, giving a significant boost to trade. This announcement was made by Khawaja Yasir Qayyum, President of the Sargodha Chamber of Commerce. The issue arose after Malaysia’s Ministry of Health implemented an advisory in November 2024, requiring orange shipments to undergo inspections at

RIYADH: Pakistan and France have agreed to enhance cooperation through business-to-business contacts in the areas of agriculture, livestock, Information Technology, skills development and clean drinking water. An understanding to this effect reached at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the One Water Summit in Riyadh.

Home Sports News Pakistan junior hockey team will need govt. clearance before applying for India visa to play World Cup The Pakistan junior team was unable to take part in the junior World Cup held in Lucknow in December 2016 after the players were not issued visas because of late submission of applications. Pakistan qualified