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SECP approves first digital lending product for women-led MSMEsPublished on: June 23, 2026 11:15 AM

Pakistan, June 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the country's first digital financing product dedicated solely to women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterpri... Read More


Petroleum imports rise by 2.2% to $14.95bn in 11 monthsPublished on: June 23, 2026 11:15 AM

Pakistan, June 23 -- The imports of the overall petroleum group witnessed an increase of 2.23 percent during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year (2025-26) as compared to the correspondi... Read More


Iranian president is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visitPublished on: June 23, 2026 11:14 AM

Islamabad, June 23 -- Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key... Read More


PSX remains bearish, loses over 450 pointsPublished on: June 23, 2026 11:14 AM

Pakistan, June 23 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Monday, losing 450.89 points, a negative change of 0.25 percent, closing at 178,471.87 ... Read More


Sindh reports one positive polio samplePublished on: June 23, 2026 11:10 PM

Pakistan, June 23 -- Sindh reported one positive environmental sample for the polio virus out of 29 tested in June. The result was confirmed by the Sindh Emergency Operations Centre in Karachi East. T... Read More


Mbappe fires France into knockoutsPublished on: June 23, 2026 11:10 PM

Pakistan, June 23 -- France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup group match on Monday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice. The win secured France's place in the knockout stage and confirmed their progressi... Read More


US allows Iranian oil sales as talks yield roadmap for final peace dealPublished on: June 23, 2026 11:04 AM

Pakistan, June 23 -- The United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would let UN nuclear inspectors return to the country, following... Read More


Over 1,020 security men martyred as militancy hits 'peak' in 2025Published on: June 23, 2026 11:04 AM

Pakistan, June 23 -- State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry said on Monday more than 1,020 law enforcement personnel had been killed in militant violence this year, describing 2025 as the "peak" ... Read More


Opposition backs Sindh on NFC, water rights issuesPublished on: June 23, 2026 11:00 AM

Karachi, June 23 -- Opposition Leader of Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) have voiced support for Sindh position on key federal-provincial issues, rejecting any proposed changes to the Nationa... Read More


Starmer announces resignation as UK prime ministerPublished on: June 23, 2026 10:47 AM

Pakistan, June 23 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, scarcely two years after being elec... Read More