New currency notes ready, Rs5,000 note not being scrapped: SBP governor Published 04 Feb, 2026 05:19pm Yasir Nazar
Iranian police say 139 foreigners arrested over unrest in Yazd province Iran says 139 foreign nationals arrested in Yazd over January protests Reuters
FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia Infantino calls for Russia ban to be lifted, says suspension has “achieved nothing” Reuters
IMF chief says global inflation to fall, trade integration is needed IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says softer demand and lower energy prices are helping cool prices worldwide Reuters
Lahore gold fraud suspect arrested, assets worth over Rs150m recovered Police return recovered gold and valuables to affected traders after arrest in Islamabad Riaz Ahmed Awan
Singapore to launch space agency in response to global investment surge Singapore currently hosts 70 space companies, employing around 2,000 professionals Reuters
Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says Kremlin says Russia ready to store Iran’s enriched uranium in bid to ease tensions Reuters
Wafi Energy eyes up to $100mn investment in Pakistan over next 2–3 years Investments aimed at strengthening the supply resilience of the energy sector in Pakistan Business Recorder
Pakistan Shaheens name squad for T20, ODI vs England Lions All matches will be held at Oval Stadium in Abu Dhabi Web Desk
