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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a significant move to simplify banking for teenagers. Under the new policy, minors aged 13 to 18 can now independently open and operate individual bank accounts and digital wallets.…

LAHORE: Multan Sultans secured an impressive six-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in a high-scoring Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 match, successfully chasing a massive 226-run target at Gaddafi Stadium. Chasing 226, Multan Sultans…

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has taken notice of the formation of a special force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reportedly intended to facilitate the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The court summoned the province’s…

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Sindh has announced the schedule for by-elections in 16 districts to fill 45 vacant local government seats. According to the commission’s spokesperson, the by-elections will be held in Hyderabad,…

JEDDAH: The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah has officially launched a new e-passport facility for Pakistani citizens. According to a spokesperson from the consulate, the e-passports are equipped with advanced technology, including…

PESHAWAR: A prominent urologist, Professor Dr. Asif Malik, was injured in a shooting incident near his residence in Peshawar. According to police, Dr. Malik was targeted on Town Circular Road, where gunmen opened fire on his vehicle. He…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a remarkable surge today, with trading opening strongly in the positive zone. On the third day of the business week, the benchmark index showed significant gains, rising by over 4,000 points…

PESHAWAR: Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carried out two separate operations against militants affiliated with the Khawarij extremist network, resulting in the deaths of 13 terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)…

LAHORE: A bill aimed at protecting the rights of minorities has been introduced in the Punjab Assembly, proposing five years imprisonment along with a fine for forcing someone to convert their religion. The bill was submitted by Philobus…

MOSCOW: A Russian military transport aircraft crashed, resulting in the deaths of 29 people. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the military transport plane An-26 crashed in Crimea. Among the victims were 23 passengers and 6…