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Noor Shahidin The relationship between religion—including Islam—and financial conduct is complex and shaped by historical, economic, and social contexts. It is often assumed that religion should function today in the same way it did…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a ban on 106 Punjabi songs that were being featured in theatre dramas. The new directive prohibits these songs from being performed in public performances and theatre productions. The…

BERLIN: In a major move to protect personal rights in the digital age, Germany's justice ministry is preparing new legal measures to combat the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manipulating images that violate individuals' rights.…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s hopes in the 2026 Karachi Open International Squash Tournament came to an end in the quarterfinals as the country's last contender, World Under-23 Champion Noor Zaman, was defeated by World No. 9 Mohamed Elshorbagy of…

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have implemented a nationwide internet shutdown as protests continue to spread across the country. The protests, which began in response to government policies, have intensified with demonstrators setting fires…

KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis sent a record $40.18 billion in remittances to Pakistan during 2025, according to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank said remittances in December 2025 amounted to $3.58…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s aviation sector has received a significant boost as the Civil Aviation Training Institute (CATI) has been granted membership of the Airports Council International (ACI). The Civil Aviation Training Institute is an…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan is currently held in solitary confinement, with no clear information on his health or well-being. This was stated by Imran's sister Aleema Khan while…

RAWALPINDI: Mishaal Malik, wife of imprisoned Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik, has warned that her husband may be executed on January 28, calling on the international community to take notice. Speaking to the media at Bajaur Plaza,…

Mumtaz Hussain UNITED NATIONS: Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, addressed the Security Council during a briefing on the Middle East, focusing on Syria and chemical weapons.…