UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman in advancing GCC railway network The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Kuwait,…
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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…
Bangladesh’s economy at risk The intensifying Iran-Israel conflict has created ripples across the globe, affecting economies far removed from the…
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…
Published in The News on May 16th, 2025, By AFP China announced on Thursday its commitment to “expand practical cooperation” with…
Published in AlJazeera on May 15th, 2025 On a regional visit to Gulf countries, the US president signals progress on…
Published in Saudi Gazette on May 16th, 2025 ANKARA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will first meet with his Turkish…
Published in AlJazeera on May 15th, 2025 Islamabad hits back after Indian defence minister says Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal should be…
Published in Reuters on May 15th, 2025, By Ben Blanchard KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, May 16 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te offered…
Published in AlJazeera on May 14th, 2025, Qatari prime minister states that the UN should be allowed to resume aid…
Published in AlJazeera on May 14th, 2025 US president urges Syria’s interim president to establish ties with Israel, says US…
Published in Dawn News on May 16th, 2025, Reuters ISTANBUL: Russia’s Vladimir Putin spurned a challenge to meet face-to-face with…
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…
Published in AlJazeera, on Feb 19th, 2025 Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter flew…
Published in Saudi Gazette, on Feb 19th, 2025 PALM BEACH — US President Donald Trump pushed back Tuesday against Ukraine’s…
Published in AlJazeera, on Feb 19th, 2025 Hamas says it seeks a lasting ceasefire and a full Israeli pullout, rejecting…
Published in Dawn, on Feb 18th, 2025 DUBAI: Iran said on Monday that US and Israeli threats against it were…
Published in Saudi Gazette, on Feb 18th, 2025 CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said his country is developing…
Published in AlJazeera, on Feb 18th, 2025 Ukrainian president says no decision on how to end Russia’s war on his…
Published in Geo News, on Feb 17th, 2025, By Zarmeen Zehra Security forces determined to wipe out menace of terrorism from…
Published in Saudi Gazette, on Feb 17th, 2025, WASHINGTON — The US State Department has dropped a statement from its…
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…
Published in Saudi Gazette, on Jan 30th, 2025, BRUSSELS — The European Union gives “full support” to Denmark against Donald…
Published in Dawn, on Jan 30th, 2025, Reuters Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on…
Published in AlJazeera, on Jan 29th, 2025, Russia and Ukraine continue to swap daily barrages, with the prospects of ceasefire…
Published in Dawn, on Jan 30th, 2025, Baqir Sajjad Syed ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Monday adjusted its position on…
Published in The News, on Jan 29th, 2025, By Reuters More than half of respondents say rate of inflation had “adversely”…
Published in AlJazeera, on Jan 29th, 2025, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says ‘displacement of the Palestinian people is an injustice’ after…
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…