Web archive - May 21, 2025

Business

Profit rates revised for National Savings schemes

The Savings Account rate dropped by 100bps to 9.50% from 10.50%, according to Topline Securities.

Sports

Palestine stun Pakistan 5-4 in dramatic West Asia Baseball Championship final

In the third-place playoff, hosts Iran defeated India to secure the bronze.

World

Top 10 govt jobs in Dubai for expats with up to Dh30,000 salary

Jobseekers can apply through the official Dubai Government portal.

Business

Bitcoin hits new all-time high, surpassing January peak

Analysts credit recent momentum to increased participation by traditional financial institutions, especially JPMorgan.

Pakistan

Three children among five martyred in Khuzdar school bus attack: ISPR

Planners, abettors and executors of cowardly Indian sponsored attack will be hunted down and brought to justice: ISPR

Life & Style

Eat mango at night for these 10 incredible health benefits

Known as the “king of fruits,” mangoes offer a rich source of vitamins, minerals that contribute to overall well-being

Business

Govt to raise tax evasion fines to Rs5m for shopkeepers

FBR informs Senate budget to hike fines on tax-evading retailers from Rs0.5m to Rs5m, aiming to register 7m via POS.

Pakistan

China pushes for ‘upgraded version’ of CPEC in Pakistan

Foreign minister reiterates Beijing's firm support for Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty.

Pakistan

Chinese envoy celebrates 74 years of China-Pakistan ties and future cooperation

Ambassador Jiang Zaidong spoke at the Silkroad Culture Center, marking 74 years of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations

Pakistan

India orders another Pakistani diplomat to leave country

A demarche was also delivered to the Charge d’Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.