The Friday Times

MOSCOW — Artificial intelligence, investment in creative industries, advanced manufacturing technologies and cultural identity were among the key themes explored as the BRICS+ Fashion Summit 2026 opened in Moscow on September 28.

Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 3.

itel Energy showcased its latest solar-plus-storage solutions at the 22nd Solar Pakistan Expo, held October 9 to 11 at Expo Centre Karachi, highlighting its Gen-2 battery, collaboration with REPT BATTERO and plans to expand into commercial and industrial energy storage.

SHEIKHUPURA: Police in Punjab’s Sheikhupura district have registered first information reports (FIRs) against a Christian man accused of sharing allegedly offensive religious content on social media and individuals accused of setting his home and clinic on fire.

CLEVELAND, OHIO: The Junaid Family Foundation (JFF) has announced its sponsorship of the World Tennis (WT) Women’s $15,000 Futures Tournament, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 17 in Islamabad.

Moscow Fashion Week officially opened on September 26 with a packed programme at the historic Manege, bringing together emerging designers, established labels and regional fashion talent from across Russia.

Pakistan’s rapidly evolving dining landscape has caught the attention of one of the world’s best-known casual dining brands.

[Pakistan, 5 October 2026] – Pakistani radio host, television presenter and professional emcee Sophiya Anjam is marking 20 years in media, celebrating a career that began with FM91 in Pakistan and has since expanded across radio, television, live events, digital media and education.

KHAIRPUR: The last ruler of Khairpur's former princely state, His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur II, passed away at the age of 93 years.

Pakistan recorded an alarming 83 percent increase in violence-related fatalities during the third quarter of 2026, reversing the declining trend witnessed during the first and second quarters of the year.

Karachi: ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) to strengthen Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by enhancing access to financial facilities and supporting sustainable business growth.

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Chairman of Pakistan’s Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh held an interactive session with journalists at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.

SIALKOT: Etihad Town, Pakistan’s most trustworthy real estate brand, marked a major milestone with the grand possession ceremony of Etihad Town Sialkot Residential Blocks, celebrating the early delivery of the project to its valued customers.

Pakistan’s tourism and hospitality sector is entering a transformative era driven by innovation, intelligent technology, and the evolving expectations of global travelers.

LONDON: Pakistan’s viral tea seller-turned-entrepreneur Arshad Khan’s Café Chaiwala brand has embarked on a major expansion in Britain, opening a new branch in Sutton, South London, with plans for four more outlets within weeks as the brand increases its footprint across the UK.

American singer, songwriter, and actress Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, ending one of the most unique acts in the entertainment business that our country has ever seen.

Indeed, it was an unusual confession that governance system has collapsed, however, the people in power don’t have a slightest idea of how ordinary citizens are suffering at the hands of bureaucrats and politicians, particularly in rural areas, where they tightly hold the fort of that collapsed system.

Pakistan’s music industry is rich in talent, but talent alone cannot sustain a modern creative economy.

Lahore, September 18, 2026: Chery Master Pakistan has officially announced the limited introductory price of Chery Q at PKR 5,554,000 at the Pakistan Auto Show 2026, as a new proposition designed to change what consumers expect from their everyday car.

In the fourteenth century, the traveler Ibn Battuta passed along the Malabar coast of India.

On Sunday, September 20, more than 1,500 CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, federal contractors, recruiters and business leaders are expected to gather at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, Virginia, for Empower Virginia 2026, the flagship conference of the South Asian Business Council of Virginia.

For Pakistanis who continue their education abroad, building a professional identity involves turning academic learning into practical experience.

Experience matters when a business gathering must satisfy investors, welcome international partners or introduce a new product.

In the narrow lanes of Shah Dherai village, 21 kilometres from Mingora, the main city of Swat, 36-year-old Husan Pari was known to everyone as a mother who lived happily with her three daughters.

KARACHI: In the crowded heart of old Karachi, where traffic, shops and the noise of daily commerce often overshadow the city’s historical identity, an old landmark quietly tells the story of another Karachi.

PRESS RELEASE Lahore, September 8, 2026: Shareholders of The Bank of Punjab (“BOP” or “the Bank”), at an Extraordinary General Meeting held today, unanimously approved the proposed equity injection of up to PKR 30 billion by the Government of the Punjab (“GoPb”) through the issuance of ordinary shares, otherwise.

Keeping a business running requires attention long after its doors first open.

By: Kashif Hussain, Senior Media Professional A half-truth does not always require a false statement.

Banking customers are already aware of Artificial intelligence through mobile apps, automated support and digital transactions.