NCCIA Arrests Suspects in Crackdown on Illegal Call Centers
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal call centers involved in alleged online fraud, with dozens of suspects arrested in recent operations across…
Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $15 Million
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by around $15 million during the week ended October 2, 2026, reaching $21.4537 billion, according to…
CM Murad Calls for Better Financial Services for Rural Communities
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called for a stronger focus on financial services designed around the needs of rural communities, farmers, women and small businesses. Speaking…
Binance AI Systems Prevent $4.6 Billion in Potential Losses
KARACHI: Binance says its artificial intelligence-driven risk systems helped protect more than 8 million users and prevented approximately $4.6 billion in potential losses during the first half of 2026. The…
Pakistan Rejects Report Claiming PAF Jets Used Against Houthis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected a report claiming that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft are being used in military operations against Yemen’s Houthis, calling the report “fake and fabricated.” The Ministry…
IHC Stops CDA From Demolishing Citizen’s House in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from demolishing a citizen’s house or taking coercive action against him over a disputed property issue in…
IESCO Announces Power Shutdown in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Attock
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a temporary power suspension schedule for several areas to facilitate ongoing development projects, including road widening, flyovers, underpasses and installation of…
SHC Suspends K-Electric Tariff Orders, Seeks NEPRA Response
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has suspended the disputed tariff orders and related notifications concerning K-Electric and issued notices to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and other…
CM Punjab Lauds Security Forces After 13 Terrorists Killed in North Waziristan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has praised security forces for killing 13 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, describing the action as an important step in…
Gold Price in Pakistan Falls by Rs3,100 Per Tola Today
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs3,100 per tola on Wednesday, October 7, as international bullion prices also moved lower. The latest decline brought the price of 24-karat gold…