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Fiscal consolidation delivering results, says finmin as govt courts UK investorsPublished on: September 18, 2026 3:06 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- Pakistan's fiscal consolidation is delivering results through a primary surplus, deficit compression and stronger revenue mobilisation, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, ... Read More


Rupee inches up against dollarPublished on: September 18, 2026 3:04 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 277.26, compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 277. 27. According t... Read More


SIFC strengthens Pakistan's investment propositionPublished on: September 18, 2026 3:01 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is reinforcing Pakistan's investment proposition through an integrated, investor-centric framework aimed at connecting domestic... Read More


Vietnam remains market of interest for Australian education providers

Sydney, Sept. 18 -- Vietnam remains a market of interest for Australian education providers, according to Jane Tran, Board Director of the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association (VASEA), fol... Read More


Bank of Japan raises key rate to 1.25 pc, warns inflation could exceed 2 pc target

Tokyo, Sept. 18 -- The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25 per cent from 1.0 per cent earlier, while warning that underlying inflation could exceed its 2 per ce... Read More


Trump says 'big decision' coming on Iran war as he prepares to meet six Gulf leaders at UN General Assembly

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is approaching a "big decision" on the next phase of the Iran war, as the conflict enters its seventh month and fighting involving ... Read More


Disturbing RevelationsPublished on: September 18, 2026 2:54 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- Weapons allegedly moving from Afghanistan through Bara and into Azad Jammu and Kashmir should set off alarm bells in a country already fighting militancy on multiple fronts. Addr... Read More


Tarique Rahman's BRICS invitation row escalates: BNP leader questions timing of Adani power shutdown

India, Sept. 18 -- BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has questioned whether the shutdown of a unit at Adani Power's Godda plant in Jharkhand was connected to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tar... Read More


Nepal cabinet recommends ambassadors for India, China, USA and 10 other countries

Kathmandu, Sept. 18 -- Nepal's cabinet on Friday has recommended ambassadors for 13 nations, including India, China and the US. The meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday afternoon recommended... Read More


Israeli envoy Danny Danon calls for Mamdani's arrest ahead of Netanyahu's New York visit

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon has called for the arrest of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, escalating an ongoing clash between the two over Israeli Pr... Read More