Pakistan’s Bank Alfalah has inched closer to a long-anticipated retreat from Afghanistan after accepting a non-binding offer from Kabul-based Ghazanfar Bank to acquire its local operations. While not a completed...
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India’s New Labour Code Overhaul Promises Clarity for Startups, Gig Platforms and Workers
India’s landmark labour regulatory reform — consolidating 29 fragmented laws into four unified codes — is set to reshape how startups hire, scale and compensate workers. The announcement, made on...
Businesses Urged to Strengthen Security as SMEs Face Rising Physical and Digital Threats
Small and medium-sized companies are increasingly exposed to theft, cyberattacks and fraud, yet many still postpone comprehensive security planning until a crisis strikes. Experts warn that formal risk assessments —...
French Authorities Scrutinize Booming Sports Tipster Industry as Scams Spread Online
French regulators are tightening their stance on the fast-growing community of influencers who claim to sell sports betting advice for profit. These “tipsters” have turned Instagram, TikTok and Telegram into...
Pakistan’s Banks Face a Growing Credit Dilemma as Weak Loan Recovery System Stifles Lending
Private-sector lending in Pakistan continues to suffer as banks avoid risky borrowers due to lengthy, unpredictable and often unsuccessful loan recovery processes. While the financial sector looks strong from a...
Surrey Faces Bank Branch Disappearance as Closures Accelerate Across the UK
More than 500 bank branches disappeared from British high streets this year, leaving local economies, elderly residents, and small businesses grappling with a changing financial landscape. Surrey wasn’t spared, with...
Notre Dame Ends Season Early After Missing Playoff Spot, Declines All Bowl Invitations
Notre Dame stunned college football late Sunday night when the program announced it would not participate in any postseason games, ending its 2025 campaign just hours after narrowly missing the...
NZ’s Special Olympics Summer Games Bring Community, Competition and Confidence to Christchurch
New Zealand is preparing for one of its largest sporting events of the year in terms of participation — and it isn’t a professional league final or a blockbuster international...
APUA Telecoms Clinches 2025 Ministry of Sports Business League Football Title After Intense Season
APUA Telecoms has been crowned the 2025 Ministry of Sports Business League Football champions, capping off a highly competitive season marked by dramatic finishes, standout performances, and strong participation from...
Microsoft’s Manufacturing Push Gains Momentum as Firms Turn to Digital Tools
Manufacturers around the world are leaning heavily on Microsoft solutions to modernize operations, improve uptime, reduce scrap, and train workers more efficiently. While the sector has faced enormous competitive pressure...