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Mastercard One Credential launchedPublished on: August 13, 2026 1:49 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Botim, the UAE's leading fintech platform, has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the Mastercard One Credential, giving eligible Botim cardholders greater flexibility and cont... Read More


Rupee gains one paisa against dollarPublished on: August 13, 2026 1:49 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The Rupee on Wednesday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.66, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 277.67. According t... Read More


Salahuddin to assume Standard Chartered Pakistan CEO charge after SBP clearancePublished on: August 13, 2026 1:47 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (SCBPL) said that Adil Salahuddin will assume charge as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and director from August 13 (Thursday), fo... Read More


Elvish Yadav confirms acting debut with Malamaal Weekly 2, pens heartfelt note: 'Bollywood mein mera koi nahi tha'

India, Aug. 13 -- Elvish Yadav is all set to debut as an actor. From a YouTuber to a reality show star and now a Bollywood actor, Elvish has come a long way. Taking to his X account on Thursday, Elvis... Read More


Full text of Viet Nam-New Zealand Joint Statement

Hanoi, Aug. 13 -- The following is the full text of the Joint Statement. 1. At the invitation of New Zealand Governor-General, the Right Honorable Dame Cindy Kiro, the General Secretary of the Centra... Read More


UN report links Al-Qaida in Indian Subcontinent to November 2025 Red Fort Blast

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The United Nations Security Council has officially attributed the November 2025 car bomb attack near Delhi's Red Fort to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), according to ... Read More


Quad aligned in advancing closer collaboration, delivering results for free and open Indo-Pacific: US envoy Sergio Gor

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stated on Thursday that the Quad grouping remains united in deepening cooperation and driving tangible outcomes to foster a free and open Indo-P... Read More


TSX Down Slightly As Investors React To Earnings

India, Aug. 13 -- Canadian stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Thursday with investors focusing on corporate earnings news and continuing to assess the potential impact of the ongoing Middle ... Read More


Vietnam, New Zealand hold 4th foreign ministers' meeting in Auckland

Auckland, Aug. 13 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters co-chaired the fourth Vietnam-New Zealand Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM-4) in Auckland o... Read More


Hania Aamir's Pakistani drama hits 3.5 billion views; full list

Islamabad, Aug. 13 -- Three billion views is no longer an impossible milestone for Pakistani dramas. What was once considered an extraordinary achievement, with even the 1-billion mark celebrated as a... Read More