Technology
SoftBank raises $10bn in bonds to pay its third OpenAI tranche by 1 October
Dollar notes across 3.5, 5.5 and 7.5 years plus a EUR 1bn euro leg, pricing on 24 September. The bond replaces a $10bn bridge loan.
21 Sept 2026
News
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Politics
Shehbaz speaks at UNGA on 25 September: Kashmir, Palestine and a Tim Cook meeting
Pakistan's UN envoy says the prime minister's address to the 81st General Assembly will put Kashmir and Palestine at the centre, with bilaterals being lined up around it.
21 Sept 2026
Economy
Flour millers announce Punjab-wide strike over permits and Rs 5m fines
The Pakistan Flour Mills Association says quota permits have been suspended, mills sealed and fines of up to Rs 5 million imposed. If the mills stop, atta supply in Punjab is what moves first.
21 Sept 2026
United States
Bessent and He Lifeng open talks on AI, tariffs and minerals before Trump-Xi
The trade truce that caps US tariffs on Chinese goods at about 20 percent runs out on 10 November. Iran is on the agenda too, which is where this touches Pakistan's fuel bill.
21 Sept 2026
Auto
Climate plan says bikes burn $6bn to $8bn of fuel. Industry says check it
The Climate Prosperity Plan counts 10 million motorcycles. The Economic Survey counts 31.9 million. And the fuel figure is close to Pakistan's entire refined petroleum import bill.
21 Sept 2026
Cricket
Australia sweep Zimbabwe 3-0: Inglis 103 and a one-wicket win off the last over
Sikandar Raza made 81 not out and took two wickets and still finished on the losing side. Australia got home with one ball to spare after being 245 for 9.
21 Sept 2026
Crypto
Bitcoin hits an eight-month high near $85,000: Rs 2.34 crore a coin
Bitcoin is up almost 5 per cent in 24 hours as falling oil takes the heat out of the inflation trade. In rupees, one coin has gained about Rs 1.4 crore off the September low.
21 Sept 2026
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Punjab Green Credit: Rs 30,000 for compost, Rs 20,000 for cycling, and the catch
21 Sept 2026