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ISLAMABAD: The telecom sector regulator has contested the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) report, clarifying that there was no overcharging by Jazz, the country’s largest telecom operator. The Pakistan Tele­comm­unication Authority (PTA) said the tariff adjustments highlighted in the audit observations had been duly approved by the authority in line with the prescribed regulatory framework. “All relevant records substantiating these approvals were shared with the audit authorities for verification,” the PTA stated. In a statement, PTA said, “Certain misleading information is being circulated on social media, suggesting that Jazz charged its subscribers tariffs beyond those approved by PTA during the financial year 2023–24, as referenced in the Auditor General of Pakistan’s report.” It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding consumer interests and ensuring a fair, transparent telecom ecosystem. The authority maintains continuous oversight of all operators’ tariff structures to ensure strict compliance with...

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While Powell's stance supports a crypto rally, potential risks include corporate treasury adoption challenges and equity market volatility.

• PML-N and PTI members oppose PPP move to amend Elections Act, insist public has right to know representatives’ assets • Naveed Qamar argues lawmakers deserve same relief as civil servants ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel on Friday failed to reach consensus on a bill seeking secrecy of lawmakers’ assets after members from PML-N and PTI joined hands to oppose the move tabled by PPP legislators. Under the existing law, all members of the National Assembly, Senate, and provincial assemblies are required to submit to the Election Commission, on or before Dec 31 each year, a statement of their assets and liabilities, including those of their spouses and dependent children. Section 138 of the Elections Act also requires the ECP to publish these declarations in the official gazette. The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, which met under the chairmanship of Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, considered the bill introduced by Shazia Marri and Syed Naveed Qamar. The proposed amendment to Sectio...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic recovery has been stronger than expected, yet the country has failed to seize an opportunity to put its recovery on a sustainable path due to the absence of bold and long-lasting reforms, according to the Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF). In a special report, the IIF noted that while Pakistan has successfully rebuilt its economic buffers and secured financing, the gains will likely prove short-lived without comprehensive structural reforms, particularly in tax broadening, privatisation, and the resolution of circular debt. The report emphasised that Pakistan has made little headway in these critical areas, particularly privatisation and energy-sector restructuring, with circular debt still unresolved. The IIF warned that these unresolved issues pose a significant risk to Pakistan’s economic outlook for FY26. Notably, inflation has decreased significantly, allowing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut its policy rate to 11pc since the easing cycle bega...

• Flood blocks Ghizer River for several hours, creating artificial lake • Over 330 households affected across six villages; no casualties reported • Dozens of homes, acres of farmland, bridges and trees submerged • GB CM orders immediate rehabilitation of damaged infrastructure GILGIT: A glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) caused widespread devastation in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghizer Valley early on Friday mor­n­ing, but the quick thinking of a local shepherd helped avert a human tragedy. According to Rescue 1122, the flood, triggered by a burst from a glacier in the Tildas village of Gupis Valley, occurred at around 3am, wreaking havoc downstream. The flood debris blocked the Ghizer River for several hours, significantly raising the risk of further flooding in adjacent areas. Gilgit-Bal­t­istan Secretary Fida Hussain explained that a gla­cial lake had formed above Tildas and Rawshan villages. The high temperatures led to the burst of the lake, causing a flash flood in Sado Nallah on Wednesday night. A shepherd, ...

FD-lezers reageren op tegendraads denken, of woningbouw en natuur elkaar dwarszitten, het wetgevingsdoolhof, een idee om de democratie te redden en het ‘ideale’ Singapore.

Попытка принца Гарри примириться с королем Чарльзом стала очередным провалом и породила новые основания для споров между отцом и сыном. Стороны снова обмениваются взаимными обвинениями и возмущениями, а недавний инцидент изрядно "разозлил" принца Гарри.

Trish Turner has resigned as head of the IRS crypto division after only a few months in the role and is reportedly moving to the private sector. Trish Turner has stepped down as head of the US Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) digital assets division, just three months into the role. “After more than 20 years with the IRS, I have closed an extraordinary chapter of my career with deep appreciation for those who shaped my journey and made the work so meaningful,” Turner said in a LinkedIn post on Friday. “Together, we navigated complex challenges, built lasting programs, and laid the groundwork for the IRS’s digital asset strategy as it shifted from niche to mainstream,” Turner added. Read more

ISLAMABAD: After prolonged delays in securing financing from Beijing threatened to put a strain on a strategic mining project, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stepped in to fund upgrades to part of Pakistan’s railway system. The ADB is in advanced talks to lead the financing of a $2 billion upgrade of a 500-km stretch of the railway line, which had previously been part of the Chinese project, two sources with direct knowledge of the discussions told Reuters. The proposed rail upgrade would modernise the track and bridges from the com­mercial capital Karachi to Rohri, near Suk­kur, so that trains can run faster. In Rohri, the line will meet a branch coming from the area of the Reko Diq mine and will carry the copper concentrate to port. The upgrade has become urgent, sour­ces said, as it is needed to transport copper ore from the Reko Diq mine currently being developed by Canada’s Barrick Mining Corp. Earlier this week, ADB announced $410 million in financing for the Reko Diq mine itself, and its presiden...

Masked settlers, armed with clubs, emerged in the dead of night, setting cars on fire by igniting their engines. Soldiers who arrived an hour later fired tear gas at the residents who were still struggling to put out the flames

Лидер Кремля Владимир Путин применяет ряд психологических приемов, чтобы завести переговоры в тупик, однако при этом избежать гнева президента США Дональда Трампа. У лидера США есть основания, чтобы гневаться на Путина, и российский президент это осознает.

Een groeiend aantal nieuwbouwwoningen is afgeblazen terwijl er al een bouwvergunning voor was. Hoewel alle seinen op groen stonden, ging de bouw van 1460 huizen tóch niet door, juist nu er zoveel behoefte aan is. ‘Dit zijn verontrustende ontwikkelingen.’

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has reaffirmed that Pakistan’s relations with China remain unaffected by recent geopolitical shifts and resulting realignments. “We are very confident that these relations are stable and sustainable on their own and will continue to grow and achieve new heights,” Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said during the weekly media briefing. His remarks came a day after Chi­n­ese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Pakistan as part of his three-nation South Asian tour to attend the sixth Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue. While the Pak-China dialogue broadly reviewed various aspects of the bilateral relationship, both sides carefully navigated the region’s shifting geopolitical landscape marked by warming China-India ties, Pakistan’s growing engagement with the United States, and tensions in US-India relations driven by President Trump’s tariffs and policies. FO terms New Delhi’s missile capabilities a global security threat India’s leg of Yi’s visit strengthened China’s ra...

Популярный солнечный курорт в Испании всегда ассоциировался со спокойным и беззаботным отдыхом. Однако в последнее время райское место связывают с опасностью из-за серии нападений, совершенных на туристов в их гостиничных номерах.

In deze FD Summer School draait het om hoe je in je hoofd geld twee keer kunt uitgeven. ‘Mental accounting’ of ‘girl math’ wordt dat wel genoemd.