GCC debt markets poised for major growth in 2026 The Gulf Cooperation Council’s debt capital market is set to exceed…
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Bangladesh: interim government lost in economic drift Bangladesh’s economy presently resembles a stalled engine at the edge of a cliff.…
China finalises $1.5bn deals China has finalised new joint venture agreements worth $1.5 billion with Pakistan and signed memoranda of…
USCG icebreakers aid great lakes shipping The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes is reporting a series of callouts in the…
New office for AI to ‘explore opportunities’: Establishing an office focusing on Artificial Intelligence aims to “balance the opportunity” of…
Kazakhstan’s silver production drops Kazakhstan’s silver industry is shrinking even as prices soar. Production has now declined for a fifth…
Gulf common market sees growing economic integration Economic, investment and services activity within the GCC expanded by the end of…
Government to localise lithium-ion battery Pakistan is engaging China in agreements worth $558 million focused on lithium-ion battery assembly and…
World maritime shipping in 2026 World maritime shipping in 2026 faces a capacity surplus in containers (fleet growing faster than…
PDA to Accelerate Pakistan’s Digitization With New Master Plan: The Prime Minister has assigned the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) a…
2026: Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina support forecast crude oil growth International experts forecast that global crude oil production will increase…
Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council As 2025 draws to a close, the strategic trade and economic exchanges between Russia…
Pakistan records a current account surplus of $100 mn Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $100 million in November…
One event. world of maritime. this Feb, Copenhagen is the place to be The highly anticipated World Maritime Forum 2026…
Pakistan Moves Closer to Launching New Telcos Services Without a Physical Network: Pakistan has taken a major step toward opening…
EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production will decrease slightly in 2026 In latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, experts forecast U.S. crude…
GCC leaders pledge unified stance on regional crises Gulf Cooperation Council leaders Wednesday concluded their 46th Summit with a pledge…
USF accepts Rs13b new telecom projects The Universal Service Fund (USF) is poised to achieve a major milestone under the…
Methanol gains momentum as marine fuel As the global shipping industry navigates the complex path toward decarbonization, methanol is emerging…
Askari Bank and Autosoft Dynamics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Lending: Askari Bank Limited has entered into a strategic…
Natural resources short review Russia has the world’s most valuable natural resources, estimated at $75 trillion, followed by the U.S.…
The future is bright: GCC growth outlook Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) real GDP growth is projected to increase from 1.7…
Indonesia in statistics Real GDP is projected to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025 and 4.8 percent in 2026. Low…
Pakistan, Canada discuss climate cooperation Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr Musadik Malik, met with the…
Global marine vessels market International experts provided a global forecast for the marine vessels market from 2025 to 2034. The…
Honor 500 Pro Leak Reveals Massive Battery and 200MP Camera: Honor is reportedly planning to unveil its 500 series smartphones…
Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina lead next wave of non-opec oil production 2030 Oil from offshore Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Argentina’s…
Unified GCC Visa to alter how UAE residents travel and insure trips Travel across the Gulf is about to get…
Pakistan and Egypt explore JVS in ports, logistics Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime and industrial…
‘Outraged’ Donald says nations to ‘vote NO’ on shipping’s carbon tax at IMO President Donald Trump has issued a stark…
Daira Marks First Anniversary with Renewed Commitment to Financial Inclusion in Pakistan: Mobile-first digital nano-lending platform, Daira marked its first…
Australia’s coal output rises sharply The coal sector is facing a bleak future in the global energy market if current…
Economy: GCC thrives on the dual engine The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) entered 2025 with a clearer dynamic known as…
Pak-Saudi trade corridor recently proposed With Pakistan and Saudi Arabia recently sealing a historic defence pact, policymakers and business leaders…
By poorly secured cargo, Australian authorities highlight risks posed The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is raising concerns over high…
Yango Group Showcases Its SuperApp at Pakistan Largest Tech Conference ITCN Asia 2025: Yango Group, global tech company, marked a…
Natural resources in short Globally, natural resource value is led by Russia ($75 trillion), the U.S. ($45 trillion), and Saudi…
KPMG: trade strategies, regional coordination key to GCC’s economic resilience Gulf Cooperation Council nations should adopt trade policies aligned with…
Reko Diq project cost increased to $7.7bn Pakistan on Thursday revised upward the cost of the first phase of the…
AI tool introduced to detect misdeclared and dangerous goods in containers The latest tool in the fight against misdeclared and…
Australia to Ban Under-16 Social Media Accounts by December: The Australian government has issued detailed guidance for technology companies ahead…
Italy reduced steel production In August 2025, Italian steel enterprises reduced steel production to an annual low of 821 thousand…
In 2025, the most competitive cities in the GCC As Gulf economies continue to diversify and attract global investment, understanding…
Statement sought on subsidy for QR-based payments The government has sought a report from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)…
In Colombo, tensions between India and Pakistan increase port operations Deputy Minister of Ports in Sri Lanka Ruwan Kodithuwakku said…
Yango Pakistan Colleagues Hit the Road as Part of Company’s ‘Go to the Fields’ Initiative: Yango Pakistan, part of the…
Oil rates drop as OPEC+ weighs another output hike Oil prices fell by more than 2 percent on Wednesday ahead…
GCC non-oil sector adds $1.51tn to GDP The Gulf Cooperation Council’s gross domestic product at current prices reached $2.14 trillion…
$131BN regional auto trade at risk Pakistan stands on the edge of a $131 billion regional automobile trade corridor, where…
In Port Everglades, coast guard offloads record drug haul The U.S. Coast Guard achieved a milestone with the offload of…
Zong Extends Free Minutes and SMS to Support Flood-Affected Communities: Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology innovation company, has announced 30 free…
Iron ore price rebounds Iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday as a mandated production cut ahead of a military parade…
100 pc of households in GCC countries The data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the…
In July trade deficit widens 44pc As Pakistan trade deficit widened 44 percent in July due to a sharp rise…
India state-run shipper to buy local vessels in $2 bn deal State-owned Shipping Corp. of India, the country’s largest shipping…
Corero Network Security Partners with Beyond Technology MEA to Expand DDoS Protection in Pakistan: Today, Corero Network Security (AIM: CNS)…
At national parks China releases mandate on natural assets The Ministry of Natural Resources announced the outcome of the unified…
ASEAN-GCC Axis: the global south’s answer to us volatility? When Gulf leaders touched down in Kuala Lumpur for a summit…
Brain drain costs economy $4.2 bn yearly Pakistan, a nation abundant in human capital and youthful energy, has long depended…
Japanese shipping industry plans donation Three of Japan’s leading shipping companies report they have begun discussions to explore building and…
NA Panel Demands Urgent Action Against Delays in 5G Launch: The meeting of the National Assembly’s Subcommittee on Information Technology…
Australia’s sugar producers facing mounting global pressures The Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) urged the Federal Government to prioritise food, fibre…
GCC, Japan advance free trade talks Negotiations over a free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Japan advanced…
Meta to assist advance digitalisation Pakistan and an international technology company have explored the potential of advancing digitalisation, promoting the…
Chinese yards dominate Privately market experts have said that the container shipping industry is heading for a “catastrophic decline”, if,…
Hospitals scan more patients with AI technology: Staff at NHS hospitals in Hull said AI technology had cut MRI scan…
Indonesia tariff negotiator to meet Howard in US, aims to tout natural resources Indonesia will highlight its strategic importance in…
UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman in advancing GCC railway network The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Kuwait,…
Pakistan invites US companies Pakistan has invited US companies to explore the potential of public-private partnerships and joint ventures in…
Maritime shipping is a crucial component of global trade, handling over 80 percent of the world’s trade by volume. In…
KPITB Seamlessly Automating Citizen Centric Service Delivery: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board is rapidly automating public service delivery across…
Latest global index proposed to manage natural resources more sustainable The global decline of nature is increasingly being felt all…
In 2025 GCC public spending projected to hit $542bn Total public spending by the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries…
Budget for FY 2025-26 arrives at a critical juncture The federal budget for FY 2025-26 arrives at a critical juncture.…
Environmental Campaigners Call for End to Antarctic Krill Fishing Environmental campaigners and scientists are renewing their push for a ban…
Yango Signs MoU with Islamabad Capital Territory Police to Enhance Rider Safety Through Smart ICTP and Taxi Verification Integration Yango…
OPEC+ would struggle to cover main Iranian oil supply disruption Oil market participants have switched to dreading a shortage in…
Trump talks business on GCC tour The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region concluded an eventful week as Saudi Arabia, Qatar,…
Government to develop national GI protection strategy Pakistan is working to establish a dedicated Geographical Indications (GI) Registry and is…
EU Begins Planning a New Strategy Last week, shipping ministers from EU member states gathered in Szczecin, Poland to lay…
Govt Assigns Acting Charge of NITB CEO to Faisal Iqbal Ratyal: The Federal Government has assigned the acting charge of…
Our Exploration and Production operations: Oil and Gas According to the Net Zero scenario put forward by the International Energy…
Hiring in UAE and Saudi Arabia rises sharply The pace of hiring in the UAE and Saudi Arabia rose sharply…
SECP orders security initiatives The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has convened an emergency meeting to assess the…
Iranian arms ship makes northbound transit A sanctioned Iranian cargo vessel, which in the past is likely to have been…
IT Minister Rules Out Any Delay in Starlink Launch in Pakistan: Federal Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima clarified on Friday…
European Union’s pulses market to reach 6.6m tons and $6.3b by 2035 The European Union pulses market is anticipated to…
Economic relationship between Türkiye and GCC countries The economic relationship between Türkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has…
$1B foreign loan deal reached at interest rate of 7.6 pc Pakistan and two foreign commercial banks have reached an…
USTR port fees counterproductive: WSC The World Shipping Council (WSC) said it has concerns about the US Trade Representative’s (USTR)…