Pakistan

May 11, 2026

NEW YORK – The race to dominate the global weight-loss industry has moved from injections to oral medication, as Eli Lilly’s new pill, Foundayo, faces its first major test against market leader Novo Nordisk. Recent

Health, Pakistan, World

Pakistan and Russia Ink Major Deal: $80M Pharma Investment and Landmark Seafood Export Approval

By Ayesha

May 11, 2026

KARACHI / ISLAMABAD – In a dual breakthrough for Pakistan’s economy, a leading Russian pharmaceutical giant has committed $80 million to launch local insulin production, while 16 Pakistani firms have secured historic approval to export

Pakistan, Technology

Internet Alert: Nationwide Slowdown Expected as Submarine Cable Repairs Begin

By Ayesha

May 11, 2026

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is bracing for a week of sluggish internet connectivity as the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) initiates critical maintenance on a major undersea cable. The repair work, managed by an international cable

Pakistan

Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on Property Transfers via ‘Haq Mahr’

By Ayesha

May 11, 2026

ISLAMABAD – In a significant move to protect property rights and prevent long-term litigation, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed judgment regarding the transfer of assets through Haq Mahr (Dower). The ruling,

Pakistan

Budget 2026: Government Weighs Income Tax Relief for Salaried Class Over Salary Hikes

By Ayesha

May 11, 2026

ISLAMABAD – In a strategic shift for the upcoming fiscal year, the federal government is considering a proposal to provide relief to the salaried class by slashing income tax rates rather than announcing traditional increases