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Stories that belong to the whole country rather than to one province.
ADB projects developing Asia growth to slow to 5 percent
The bank's September outlook also revised the 2026 forecast up by 0.1 percentage points and trimmed the regional inflation forecast.
UN Security Council demands justice for Kohat mosque attack
The council called the September 18 suicide bombing that killed at least 24 people 'heinous and cowardly' and urged states to help Pakistan prosecute those behind it.
Indian groups raise minority concerns over Pakistan at UNHRC
Patiala Foundation and Sambhali Trust addressed the Geneva forum on religious heritage and minority women, according to Indian media.
SECP calls for more insurance tribunals and digital complaints system
A new regulator report reviews a system that received 37,029 policyholder grievances in 2025 and proposes nationwide reform.
Pakistan-bound LNG tanker crosses Hormuz after Iran talks
Marine Insight reported the safe passage; IndexBox identified the vessel as the Shandong Redwood, bound for Karachi with Qatari LNG.
Dhaka University investigates tearing of Jinnah portraits
A former student removed and tore images of Pakistan's founder in the student union gallery, reopening a Bangladeshi debate over the 1948 language controversy.
Government to audit all Discos to trace power theft, losses
An APP document says more than 2.12 million smart meters have already been installed to curb theft and improve billing.
Retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood appointed Makkah defence pact secretary general
He will head the alliance's general secretariat being set up in Riyadh, the Foreign Office said.
Pakistan names retired Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood first Makkah alliance secretary general
The Foreign Office said Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood will lead the alliance's new General Secretariat in Riyadh, established under the tripartite pact with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia.
NCCIA books PTI leader Junaid Akbar under PECA over Somnath remarks
The FIR cites his TikTok account with 339,500 followers and quotes his threat to turn Islamabad into Somnath ahead of the September 27 march.
ISPR releases special song for Saudi National Day
The military's media wing marked Saudi Arabia's National Day, observed on September 23, with a song.
Fawad Chaudhry calls women 'horrible drivers' amid bike campaign row
The former information minister was responding to a BBC Punjabi report on women using scooters in Punjab when he made the remarks.
Shehbaz seeks broader Bosnia partnership at UNGA
Prime Minister says Pakistan views Bosnia and Herzegovina as a potential trade and connectivity hub for Pakistani goods entering European markets.
PIA to start direct Maldives flights after fleet expansion
CEO tells Maldivian delegation the route will begin once new aircraft join the national carrier, with both sides targeting tourism, trade and people-to-people ties.
Pakistani tech firms win honours at P@SHA ICT Awards
JazzWorld's Teknosys took two gold and three merit prizes, while Innovative's Innomate earned a business services award in Islamabad.
Abrar Ahmed becomes world No.1 T20I bowler
Pakistan leg-spinner overtakes Afghanistan's Rashid Khan by one rating point to become fifth Pakistani to top ICC T20I bowling rankings.
Made-in-Pakistan Exhibition opens in Dhaka with 100 exhibitors
The three-day trade show at the International Convention City Bashundhara runs until 26 September and features textiles, food, cosmetics and handicrafts.
PAEC Foundation signs contract for 5MW hydropower plant at Chashma-5
The plant is expected to add about 30.66 million kilowatt-hours of electricity to the national grid each year by 2029.
Dar meets EU foreign affairs chief Kallas at UN General Assembly
Talks in New York focused on Pakistan-EU trade and economic cooperation, including the GSP+ scheme, APP reported.
Pakistan gets $1.7bn foreign assistance in two months
Pakistan Today reported the inflow but did not specify the period, donors or breakdown.
PCB advertises for bowling coach after Noffke joins Netherlands
Ashley Noffke, Pakistan's white-ball bowling coach, will lead the Netherlands on a two-year contract through 2028, prompting the search.
SECP briefs builders on corporatization and REIT registration
The securities regulator says incorporation can limit liability and improve access to finance for Pakistan's builders and developers.
Maulana Fazl says JUI-F will back no-confidence motion if tabled
He warned the ruling coalition would become a minority government if the PPP withdrew its support.
Punjab seeks Rangers deployment for four districts ahead of PTI march
Aaj News reported that army deployment was also requested for Rawalpindi as major highways to Islamabad were closed until further orders.
Pakistan to host multiple international hockey events
China, Korea, Canada and European teams are expected to tour, while a 10-nation event and domestic league are planned.
ADB sees Pakistan economy growing 3.7 percent in FY2027
External borrowing rose 23.6 percent to $1.70 billion in the first two months, Express News reported.
ADB forecasts 3.7 percent growth for Pakistan in FY2027
Inflation is projected to climb to 8.3 percent as Middle East conflict and high energy costs complicate recovery.
IMF mission in Karachi for loan review talks
Technical discussions with the State Bank begin Wednesday before formal negotiations in Islamabad on September 28.
Ahsan Iqbal urges youth to shift from slogans to solutions
Planning minister launches Youth Ideation Lab in Islamabad, part of Bano Shaheen programme to mobilise one million young Pakistanis.
SIFC prepares $40bn investment pipeline; CDA, DHA plan Islamabad sectors
Profit reported the pipeline spans multiple sectors, while TechJuice said CDA and DHA will jointly develop three Islamabad sectors.