ISLAMABAD: The Annual Investors Summit 2025 was held at the National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad, in collaboration with the Ministry of IT & Telecom and Ignite – National Technology Fund. Themed “Investing in the Future with Innovation,” the summit brought together Pakistan’s leading investors and venture capitalists, spotlighting startups driving […]
Author: PN News Desk
99 Pakistani universities listed in global Times Higher Education rankings
LONDON: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in global education as 99 of its universities secured places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, marking the country’s best-ever performance in the prestigious list. The Times Higher Education 2026 rankings include 2,191 universities from 115 countries, with Pakistan […]
Google announces free AI Pro Plan for Pakistani students
WEB DESK: Google has announced a major educational initiative for students in Pakistan, offering the “Google AI Pro Plan” free of cost to all students aged 18 years and above. According to the company, the one-year complimentary subscription aims to promote education, research, and creativity among young learners. With this […]
Ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan returns to Pakistan after release from Israeli custody
ISLAMABAD: Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, who was released from Israeli custody, arrived safely in Pakistan on Thursday. He was flown from Bahrain to Islamabad via Gulf Air flight GF-770. A large crowd gathered at Islamabad International Airport to receive him, with thousands of supporters waving Palestinian flags and chanting […]
Rawalpindi police tighten security ahead of TLP march
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi police have intensified security measures across the city in anticipation of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) announced march toward Islamabad on October 10. City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers to review the law and order situation and direct preparations to maintain […]
NUST conference concludes with vision to boost China-Pakistan collaboration
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) concluded its international conference titled “Shaping a China-Pakistan Shared Destiny: The Roles of CPEC 2.0 and Academic Cooperation”, bringing together senior policymakers, academics, and industry leaders from both countries to chart a […]
FBR moves to make civil servants’ assets public
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has met another key condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday issued a draft to amend the Civil Servants’ Assets Declaration Rules, paving the way for public disclosure of government officers’ assets. Under the proposed amendments, assets of […]
IMF likely to demand new taxes as FBR misses revenue targets
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s faltering tax collection has drawn concern from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is closely monitoring the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) performance amid fears of a potential revenue gap in the current fiscal year. According to officials cited by Business Recorder, the issue of slower-than-expected revenue collection […]
Gold price surges by Rs8,000 per tola, hitting record high in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold price in Pakistan soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, reflecting a historic surge in the international market where the precious metal crossed the $4,000-per-ounce milestone for the first time. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola in the […]
Army top brass warns India against war rhetoric
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army on Wednesday voiced strong concern over what it termed “irresponsible and provocative statements” from India’s political and military leadership, warning that any aggression from New Delhi would face a “swift and decisive response.” The statement came after Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir chaired the 272nd Corps […]









