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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…