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  According to DPO Swabi Waqar Rafiq, no casualties were reported in the incident. The DSP along with a heavy police contingent has been dispatched to the scene, while the bomb disposal squad has also been called in and the area has been cordoned off. Authorities are initially determining the nature of the drone — whether it was commercial or linked to any miscreant activity. #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #Swabi #DroneCrash #NewsUpdates

JDW Sugar Mills Limited has decided to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, according to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Profit reported. The company said the decision was approved by its board of directors and announced in compliance with the relevant provisions of Pakistan’s securities law and stock exchange rules. It added that the new subsidiary will be established in line with all applicable legal requirements. According to the company, the step is intended to open new business opportunities and support its ongoing operations and objectives. JDW Sugar Mills was established in Pakistan on 31 May 1990 as a private limited company and was later converted into a public limited company on 24 August 1991. Its main activities include the production and sale of sugar, electricity generation, and the management of corporate farms.  

  Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) Innovation Hub said this week it will expand the Dubai FinTech Summit to Pakistan for the first time, partnering with the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) to host the event on August 18–19, 2026. The move marks the first international expansion of the UAE-based summit and reflects growing financial and regulatory engagement between the two countries at a time when Pakistan is seeking to scale its digital economy and attract cross-border investment. Pakistan has seen rising fintech activity over the past two years, with funding reaching $52.5 million in the first half of 2025 and 450 fintech companies collectively raising $391 million in venture capital by late November 2025, according to official data. However, the dominance of cash transactions and infrastructure constraints continue to limit sector-wide digital adoption. “We are pleased to expand the Dubai FinTech Summit to Pakistan, a rapidly emerging FinTech hub,” Arif Amiri, Chief ...

  PAK vs ENG ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match no 45 LIVE: Pakistan will aim to notch up their first points in the second stage of tournament as they face two-time winners England at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday. KANDY: The highly anticipated Super Eights clash between Pakistan and England in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to go ahead, with no rain forecast at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. According to the latest weather reports, Kandy is expected to have a mostly clear evening at 7:00 PM, with a temperature of around 27°C and a RealFeel of 28°C.

  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday will depart on a two-day official visit to Doha, where he will meet the Qatari emir, the Foreign Office (FO) said. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the FO said in a  press release . During his visit, PM Shehbaz will hold a bilateral meeting with Sheikh Tamim, “covering the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, economic collaboration, energy partnership, and people-to-people exchanges”, the FO said. “The two sides will also explore new avenues of cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, energy, infrastructure development, and manpower export.” The FO highlighted that both countries shared a “longstanding partnership characterised by mutual trust and close coordination at regional and international forums”. “The visit will also provide an opportunity for both leaderships to exchange views on regional and global developmen...

  Pakistan vs New Zealand Weather Update: The T20 World Cup Super 8 starts with a Pakistan vs New Zealand clash at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday. Pakistan advanced to the Super 8 stage after finishing second to India in Group A, while New Zealand were second to South Africa in Group D. The New Zealand middle order's ability to mount a strong response when faced with the guile and variety in Pakistan's spin unit will be the deciding factor when the two sides face each other in the opening Super Eight Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup.