GCC, Japan advance free trade talks Negotiations over a free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Japan advanced…
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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)…
LearnOBots Launches One of the World’s Largest STEAM Education Programs in Pakistan: LearnOBots, the pioneer and largest STEAM-based education company…
Milk supply resilient amid worldwide volatility As April draws to a close and we approach the final month of the…
GCC markets offer strong hedge against global economic chaos Amid the ongoing global economic turbulence, the Gulf Cooperation Council region…
Pakistan, Turkiye accept on joint oil, gas bids In a significant development, Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed on forging cooperation…
Norway’s 1st bio-methanol feeders enter service Norway marked a milestone in its efforts to be a leader in green shipping…
IT Minister Unveils Rs. 20 Billion Digital Leap for Inclusive Economy: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Shaza Fatima…
Finland annual share of natural resources People in Finland have consumed their share of the Earth’s natural resources by Sunday,…
GCC economy to stay strong amid uncertain global viewpoint The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economy is expected to show resilience…
Export facilitation scheme amendments feared to harm apparel sector The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has opposed…
Australia fines bulker A court in Australia sided with its maritime authorities and ordered the owners of a bulker to…
Goods-Related Businesses Are Posing as IT Companies to Avoid Taxes: In a recent meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on…
OPEC+ is supporting a potentially disastrous rise in oil production? Oil prices have fallen fast since the 3 March announcement…
GCC labour force hits 31.8mn: GCC-Stat Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries…
IT exports soar: Pakistan Pakistan is rapidly transforming into a global tech hub, driven by record-breaking IT exports, policy-driven innovation,…
Issue of false flags continues to grow The issue of false flags continues to grow and promises to take center…
Telenor Pakistan Partners with Huawei for Next-Gen CBS Upgrade at MWC 2025: Telenor Pakistan and Huawei have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement…
Coal production from captive, commercial mines rises 32.5 pc Commercial mining was introduced as part of the economic reforms process…
Pakistan to double exports in 3-5 years, targeting GCC market Pakistan plans to double its exports within the next three…
Pakistan, Bangladesh start direct trade with rice exports Pakistan and Bangladesh have started direct government-to-government trade after decades of troubled…
Ukraine’s dry bulk exports surge Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a dramatic shift in Black Sea shipping patterns…
Mobilink Bank Joins Forces with NymCard and Dellson Associates to Revolutionize Digital Financial Services: Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance…
Ukraine’s natural resources are at centre stage in the ongoing war Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world…
How the GCC’s expanding tourism sector The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have experienced a remarkable transformation in their tourism…
Pakistan, Somalia eye stronger trade agreements The Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan, Sheikh Noor Muhammad Hassan, has expressed a strong…
Ships for America In early February, for the past 30 years, New York’s shipping elite have gathered at what is…
USF to Lay 2000km Optical Fiber Cable Across Pakistan: The Universal Service Fund (USF) has informed the National Assembly Standing…
Tea production falls amid bad weather After a record high output in 2023, the country’s tea production declined last year…
Gulf is a region in bloom? The Gulf Cooperation Council region, encompassing Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait,…
In Uraan plan, world bank flags flaw The World Bank has detected a flaw in the recently launched Uraan Pakistan…
In Venezuela false flag shadow tanker detained The Maritime Authority in Guyana is confirming media reports that a tanker being…
Aamir Ibrahim Joins VEON’s Group Executive Committee, Becomes Financial Services Sponsor Across 6 Dynamic Markets: Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz…
Global oil demand Global oil demand rose seasonally in 4Q24, posting robust annual growth of 1.5 mb/d – the strongest…
GCC countries: from tax havens to global business hubs The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is currently going through its most…
In 2025 Pakistan’s economy needs a boost Pakistan Time and again, has seen fleeting spurts of high growth, averaging five…
Seafarer lost overboard in the Philippines A seafarer working aboard a bulker that was bound for Australia is missing overboard…
Govt to Hire Consultant to Bring Starlink to Pakistan: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) has decided to…
FAO food price index dips in December The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the…
GCC economic growth to double in 2025 The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are forecast to see growth accelerate to…
Government takes new $300mn commercial loan Pakistan has taken a $300 million commercial loan at interest rates ranging from 7.2percent…
Shandong port intriducing direct South East Africa service Running on a weekly basis, the new route adds a “safe and…
The Rise of Social Media Search Trends Among Young Generations: As technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, search behaviors…
Major report joins dots between world’s nature issues Climate change, nature loss and food insecurity are all inextricably linked and…
GCC is a flourishing garden in the middle of a fire: first SG The new slogan to greet citizens in…
Envoy attracts Chinese investment in textile Pakistan welcomes Chinese investment in its textile sector, said Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to…
Spanish police make two cocaine busts Spanish authorities are reporting that they have made a second cocaine seizure as they…
Engro Partners with VEON’s Jazz to Expand Pakistan’s Digital Connectivity: Engro Corporation is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with…
Oil slightly firmer ahead of OPEC+ supply plan Oil prices were mostly stable on Thursday ahead of an OPEC+ meeting…
In 2025 profitability, asset quality to boost GCC banking sector resilience: S&P The banking sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council…
Government unveils climate finance strategy Pakistan introduced its first National Climate Finance Strategy (NCFS) at the COP29 conference in Baku,…
Activists demand Spain halt port calls of Maersk Line ships carrying arms The continuing effort by activist groups to interrupt…
NASTP and Khazana Cloud Establish Pakistan’s First Hyperscaler Cloud Solution: The NASTP, Special Technology Zone, is thrilled to announce a…
S.Korean rice production fall continues Domestic rice production is continuing its slow decline in South Korea as the government incentivizes…
In Pakistan’s economy, Saudi Arabia to invest $2bn Saudi investment minister Khalid Al Falih said bilateral trade with Pakistan has…
Poultry farmers seek help Poultry farmers across Pakistan are facing hard times as rising input costs, especially poultry feed, are…
Shipping carbon tax will impact African economies and food security: report As the push towards the introduction of a global…
Hatem Bamatraf Unveils Expansion of PTCL’s Women Empowerment Program at GITEX: At GITEX Technology Week in Dubai, Hatem Bamatraf, President…
Government agencies gather in ministry of natural resources Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision Meder Mashiev and Deputy…
Inflation in GCC states rises by 1.4pc The prices of goods and consumer services in the Gulf states rose by…
State Bank of Pakistan: geopolitical tensions a concern The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has voiced serious concern over the…
Amnesty international wants ship loaded with explosives for Israel stopped The human rights organization Amnesty International is calling for a…
Here’s When Xiaomi 15 and Honor Magic 7 Will be Released: Xiaomi and Honor, two leading brands in the smartphone…
Indonesia’s rice import paradox Indonesia, an agrarian country with fertile lands, has a rich history of rice cultivation, making it…