K-shaped recovery deepens wealth gap in Pakistan, leaving lower-income households behind
Saving. Photo: design: Ibrahim Yahya KARACHI: Pakistan’s much-discussed economic stabilisation is masking a widening fault line: while wealthier…
Five things to watch in Canada’s oil and gas industry in 2026
The coming year could mark a turning point for the expansion of Canada’s oil and gas sector as…
2.4m SIMs distributed among BISP beneficiaries for payments through wallet accounts
BISP DG Punjab said future payments to be disbursed through wallet accounts linked to SIM cards provided free…
Digital payments hit 2.8b transactions in Q1FY26: SBP
Mobile app usage drives growth as Raast volumes surge, retail payment value reaches Rs166tr The SBP reported a…
The Canadian Energy Centre’s biggest stories of 2025
Canada’s energy landscape changed significantly in 2025, with mounting U.S. economic pressures reinforcing the central role oil and…
Away from fossils
Pakistan’s dependence on fossil fuels unsustainable, prompting calls for solarisation, energy reforms, emission cuts Pakistan’s energy consumption mosaic…
Fintech access outpaces usage
KARACHI: Pakistan’s fintech sector has made visible progress in expanding digital access over the past decade, but industry…
What happens if your SIM is not registered in your name? PTA clarifies
The authority warned that using SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could result in action People work…
SPI up 3.75% YoY as chicken jumps 21%
Sugar, flour drive increase despite falling vegetable prices; weekly SPI edges up 0.24% KARACHI: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured…
Alberta’s huge oil sands reserves dwarf U.S. shale
Investor interest in Canadian oil producers, primarily in the Alberta oil sands, has picked up, and not only…
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was reportedly flying to famous YouTuber when plane crash happened
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) – Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was on his way to spend the afternoon with…
Govt withdraws restrictions on pension, salary for post-retirement employees
The federal government has withdrawn both notifications that imposed restrictions on receiving pension and salary for individuals who…