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Price Stability Improving, Says ECC

In a key meeting on Monday, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) noted signs of improving price stability and easing inflation in essential commodities. The session was chaired by Muhammad Aurangzeb, who also oversaw the approval of several fiscal measures aimed at strengthening economic governance. Officials told the committee that prices have started to stabilise after…

Outlook outage disrupts users globally

Microsoft Outlook experienced a widespread outage on Monday, leaving hundreds of users unable to access their emails and accounts. Surge in complaints across regions Reports of issues quickly increased, according to Downdetector. The platform recorded a sharp rise in complaints shortly after the disruption began. In the United Kingdom, more than 800 users reported problems….

Sindh Imposes 60-Day Ban on Drones

The Sindh government has imposed a complete ban on drone flying across the province for 60 days under Section 144, citing security concerns. According to a notification issued by the provincial Home Department, strict action will be taken against anyone violating the order. Officials said the step aims to maintain law and order and ensure…

Mass Cancellation of Waqf Properties Raises Concerns in UP

In Uttar Pradesh, authorities have cancelled more than 12,000 waqf property registrations following an audit conducted through the UMID portal. The move has sparked concern over the future of community-owned religious and charitable assets. Reasons Behind the Cancellations According to Beyond time news, most cancellations resulted from data entry mistakes and incomplete documentation rather than…

Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United Set for Qualifier Clash

The HBL Pakistan Super League has entered its decisive phase, as Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, and Hyderabad Kingsmen have secured spots in the playoffs. The competition now moves into knockout territory, where every match carries high pressure. Playoffs Line-Up Confirmed All four teams have qualified after a closely fought league stage. However, qualification…

Pakistan and China sign MoUs to boost tea sector

ISLAMABAD: Cooperation agreements signed in major sectors Pakistan and China on Monday signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to expand cooperation in desalination, agricultural technology, and the tea industry. President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a five-day official visit to China, witnessed the signing ceremony between the two sides. Karachi desalination project agreed First,…

CCP releases cement sector study, calls for reforms

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a detailed study on the cement sector, highlighting key structural issues affecting market competitiveness and pricing. According to the report issued on Monday, cement prices have increased due to more than just supply and demand dynamics. Instead, taxation and policy gaps have played a major role…

PSX remains subdued ahead of SBP monetary

KSE-100 slips 718 points as investors stay cautious and adopt wait-and-see approach KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a subdued trading session on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of the highly anticipated monetary policy announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). As a result, the benchmark KSE-100 Index opened on a weak…