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State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad on Monday said the country’s foreign exchange reserves have improved and the current account has remained in surplus. Speaking at a gong ceremony held at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as part of a Financial Literacy Banking and Finance event, the SBP chief stressed the need for continued collaboration between the public and private sectors to sustain the economic recovery. “The current account is in surplus by $7 million, and foreign exchange reserves are in a better position than before,” said Mr Ahmad. “However, there is still room for further improvement.” He…

The School Education Department of Punjab has issued an urgent advisory for both private and government schools in the wake of increasing heat intensity across the province. The advisory stresses the importance of creating safe and comfortable environments for students as the heatwave continues to intensify. The advisory mandates that all educational institutions take proactive measures to ensure students’ health and well-being during extreme heat conditions. Schools are required to provide clean and cold drinking water in all classrooms, with an emphasis on ensuring students drink between eight to ten glasses of water daily to stay hydrated. “Maintaining access to…

Pakistan has emerged as the world’s largest importer of solar panels, despite the absence of a structured national renewable energy policy, large-scale global investments, or high-level political commitments. According to a global report released by British energy think tank Amber Pakistan imported 17 gigawatts (GW) worth of solar panels in 2024—more than double its imports in 2023—making it one of the world’s fastest-growing solar energy markets. Unlike many countries where solar expansion is driven by state-backed initiatives, Pakistan’s solar growth has been largely organic. The surge is credited to individual consumers, households, and small businesses seeking cheaper and more reliable…

The main ceremony of the 326th Khalsa birth anniversary and Vaisakhi Mela is underway at Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib, under the auspices of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony of government of Pakistan. Thousands of Sikh pilgrims from across the globe, including India, Canada, United States, and Europe attended the celebrations. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, is attending the event as the chief guest. Other notable attendees include Provincial Minister and President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Sardar Ramesh…

In a bid to curb the consumption of unhealthy food items, the Ministry of Health has proposed a significant health tax on bakery and confectionery products in the federal budget for 2025-26. As per reports, the Ministry has recommended the imposition of a 20% health tax on hundreds of ready-made and highly processed food and beverages commonly categorized under bakery and confectionery items. The proposed tax would target a wide range of products, including cakes, biscuits, pastries, and other similar items. Furthermore, in an effort to bolster government revenue and reduce the consumption of harmful foods, the proposal also suggests…

HANOI (Xinhua) : Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and Vietnam to march toward modernization hand in hand. In his meeting with Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man, Xi also urged the two sides to inject more stability and positive energy into the world. Xi pointed out that his state visit to Vietnam once again allowed him to witness the new achievements in Vietnam’s cause of Doi Moi (reform) and personally experience the profound foundation of China-Vietnam friendship. At present, China is comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the great…

Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan made headlines this weekend as he appeared publicly with his partner, Gauri Spratt, for the first time at an International festival in China. The couple arrived together in what appeared to be their first official appearance on an international platform. The two posed for photographers and interacted warmly with attendees, including popular Chinese actors Shen Teng and Ma Li. A popular clip showed Aamir Khan holding Gauri Spratt’s hand as they entered the venue. The pair smiled for cameras and engaged in light-hearted conversations, including forming heart shapes with their hands for a group photo. Khan…

MONTE CARLO : Carlos Alcaraz made the best possible start to his preparations for the defence of his French Open title, burning past the Italian Lorenzo Musetti in three sets on Sunday to win his first Monte Carlo Masters. The 21-year-old Spaniard, already a four-time Grand Slam winner, dropped the opening set but came back hard to take the next two at the cost of a single game as he cleaned up 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, albeit helped by a limping Musetti. It marks a sixth Masters title for Alcaraz and is his most prestigious title since winning Wimbledon last year.…

Lahore Qalandars exhibited a brilliant performance in all fields and grabbed a convincing victory over Quetta Gladiators by 79 runs in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a daunting target of 220, Quetta crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for just 140 runs, thanks to a clinical bowling display by the Qalandars. Lahore captain Shaheen Afridi set the tone early, dismissing Saud Shakeel for just one run in the opening over. The Gladiators soon found themselves in deeper trouble as Asif Afridi removed Hassan Nawaz for…

The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing successfully hosted the 2nd Pakistan Professionals and Students Forum 2025 under the theme “Mentorship: Learning from the Learned,” bringing together professionals, students, and academics from across China. The event launched an innovative mentorship program to connect professionals with Pakistani students, aimed at fostering dialogue and harnessing new opportunities from CPEC 2.0. Minister Ahsan Iqbal and SAPM Tariq Fatemi, in their messages, praised the initiative and emphasized youth empowerment, education, and community collaboration. Ambassador Khalil Hashmi highlighted the Forum as a symbol of the Pakistani community’s identity in China and urged collective growth through mentorship.…