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Kashmir is reeling under a crippling military lockdown and internet blackout for nearly four months [Danish Ismail/Reuters] Published in…
Published in Arabian Business on Nov 26th, 2019, By AFP Coalition says will also allow patients needing medical care…
Published in The Express Tribune on Nov 27th, 2019, By AFP BEIJING: Beijing on Wednesday accused developed countries including the US…
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE Emirates launches special fares on UAE’S national day Emirates airline has launched special fares…
*PM’s initiatives for financial inclusion and shelter homes Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Financial Inclusion Strategy initiative under his…
Jordan PM says 2020 budget to focus on growth to ease unemployment The Jordanian Prime Minister, Omar Al Razzaz, said…
ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN Chinese investors keen to pour $2 bn into PSX Chinese investors have expressed keen interest in…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index gains on stronger vessel demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates…
WORLD COMMODITIES TRADING World oil prices tumble on fresh trade tensions, record us crude output Oil prices fell on Friday,…
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE 75PC of UAE companies don’t set aside assets for end-of-service gratuities Three quarters of…
Pakistan’s external debt, liabilities rise $600mn Pakistan’s total external debt and liabilities increased $600 million to $106.9 billion in first…
Govt revises economic growth target The government has revised the economic growth target for the ongoing fiscal by 1.49 percentage…
*PM says Super 6 wind power projects provide affordable energy Prime Minister Imran Khan has signed a deal for Wind-generated…
Maritime industry confronts boatload of environmental challenges Keeping up in a world hurtling toward the dawn of the IMO 2020…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Sindh is Bringing Back Sales Tax on Cellular Services: Sindh’s provincial cabinet has decided to bring back sales…
World oil prices retreat Oil prices fell on Friday, pulling back from two-month highs as concern over U.S.-China trade talks…
Published in Ary News on Nov 7th, 2019, Syed Omer Nadeem Actress Mahira Khan has been appointed as United…
Top Hollywood film critics have also endorsed Martin Scorsese’s position. Photo: Marvel Published in Geo on Nov 7th, 2019,…
Published in Samaa on Nov 6th, 2019, Documentaries based on the lives of slain T2F founder Sabeen Mahmud and…
Published in Geo on Nov 5th, 2019, Legendary playwright Anwar Maqsood, who last wrote the script for the critically…
Published in Ary News on Nov 6th, 2019, Reuters Doris Day’s four Golden Globe awards, her piano, and a…
Published in Cricket Pakistan on Nov 7th, 2019, Former the Men in Green head coach was optimistic about the…
Half of the funds will go toward storing samples from pre-Olympics testing for 10 years. — Reuters/File Published in…
Published in Ary News on Nov 6th, 2019, By Reuters ZURICH: Global soccer’s governing body FIFA said on Wednesday it…
IOC’s decision to move 2020 Olympic marathon and race-walking events from Tokyo to Sapporo was taken after after seeing athletes…
Pakistan last hosted India’s Davis Cup team in Lahore in March 1964 [File: AP] Published in AlJazeera on Nov…
Kuwaiti demonstrators take part in a demonstration against corruption in Kuwait City Published in Arabian Business on Nov 7th,…
Published in AlJazeera on Nov 7th, 2019, Latest step means Fordow facility will move from its permitted status as…
Published in Independent on Nov 7th, 2019, Lizzy Buchan Chancellor seeking to get on the front foot after a…
Published in Gulf News on Nov 7th, 2019, This will mark the start of his fourth term as the…
Those charged were Twitter employees Ali Alzabarah and Ahmad Abouammo, along with Ahmed Almutairi, a marketing official with ties to…
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks during the reauthorization of Freedom Act on Capitol Hill in…
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE GCC launches investigation to protect steel industry The GCC has started a safeguard investigation…
ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN Pakistan decides to continue supplying imported lng Pakistan decided on Friday to continue supplying imported liquefied…
*PM gives roadmap to ministries, departments for next 3-month Prime Minister Imran Khan has given a roadmap to ministries and…
ASIAN ECONOMY: OVERVIEW, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT S&P revises MOL outlook to positive on Azerbaijan acquisition S&P Global Ratings revised the…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index sheds over 7pc to touch 4-month trough The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which…
World oil prices move higher Oil prices edged higher on Friday, after falling more than 1% following comments from US…
Published in Ary News on Oct 31st, 2019, English singer Ed Sheeran has been named the richest UK celebrity…
HBO has reportedly scrapped plans for another ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel starring Naomi Watts. Photo: HBO Published in Geo…
Published in Variety on Oct 30th, 2019, By BRENT LANG Toby Emmerich has extended his contract as chairman of Warner Bros.…
Published in The Nation on Oct 29th, 2019, KARACHI-Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, is all set to…
Published in Samaa on Oct 28th, 2019, Warner Bros’ comic book film Joker has become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all…
Published in Samaa on Oct 30th, 2019, Pakistan whitewashed Bangladesh in the three-match women’s T20I series as they won…
England’s Eoin Morgan and team mates celebrate winning the world cup with the trophy in July, 2019. — Reuters/File …
Published in The Express Tribune on Oct 30th, 2019, Barcelona star Lionel Messi has opened up about his appreciation…
Published in Samaa on Oct 30th, 2019, Bulgaria must play their next home game behind closed doors and have…
Al Hasan will be able to play again from October 29, 2020, the ICC said [File:John Sibley/Reuters] Published in…
Fire was caused by a cylinder blast, says Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid. — Photo provided by Adnan Sheikh Published…
The army called on anti-government protesters to open all major roads they blocked for two weeks [Bilal Hussein/AP Photo] …
FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed logo for Twitter is seen in this picture illustration made in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina on…
Afghan and international military forces have been responsible for 484 civilian deaths, the United Nations says [File: AP] Published…
Published in ARY News on Oct 30th, 2019, Reuters India will formally split up disputed Jammu and Kashmir state…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was flying to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) [Adnan Abidi/Reuters] …
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE Top gold, jewellery, fashion brands offer up to 90pc discount in Dubai As shoppers…
ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN Pak unveils strategy to move to cashless economy Pakistan has launched a strategy for transforming its…
*Imran Khan lays foundation of first Sikh university in Punjab Prime Minister Imran Khan laid the foundation stone of Baba…
ASIAN ECONOMY: OVERVIEW, GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Singapore economy to stay tepid in 2020; ‘significant uncertainties’ for trade-related sector: MAS Singapore’s…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Baltic index falls on softer capesize demand The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates…
WORLD COMMODITIES TRADING World oil prices climb to 4pc Oil prices rose nearly 4% on Friday on signs of progress…
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ teaser hints at Rey joining the dark side. Photo: Vanity Fair Published in…
Published in Ary News on Oct 23rd, 2019, Reuters NEW YORK: Like most tourists, Patricio Osuna had a list…
Kanye donates whopping $1 million in Kim Kardashian’s name for her birthday. Photo: CBS News Published in Geo on…
Bangladesh cricketers end strike after BCB meet most of their demands Published in Ary Sports on Oct 24th, 2019,…
MUMBAI: Newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly reacts during a press conference on Wednesday.—Reuters Published in Dawn on Oct 24th,…
This is the fourth time Qatar will host the regional event [File: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters] Published in AlJazeera on…
Greek police said a large group of people, wearing masks or helmets, invaded the venue where the youth team match…
Britain’s Brexit will be a boon to ailing South Africa as they rebuild, the beleaguered Proteas captain Faf du Plessis…
The Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) is facing a “humanitarian crisis” and India’s Aug 5 decision to annex the “disputed” territory…
President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House [File: Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo] Published in AlJazeera…
People walk past the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S. October 21, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso Published in Reuters on…
Lebanese protesters rally in downtown Beirut. (IBRAHIM AMRO/AFP via Getty Images) Published in Arabian Business on Oct 22nd, 2019,…
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday said he would not retract his criticism of New Delhi’s actions in occupied…
GULF STATES – ECONOMICS & FINANCE Gulf navigation holding records 19pc revenue growth Gulf Navigation Holding, the Dubai Financial Market…
ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN NA doubts FBR missed target due to low imports A parliamentary panel has expressed doubts about…
*Imran Khan inaugurates 1,320 MW power plant in Pakistan Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated the 1,320 megawatt China…
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Shippers looking to reduce the carbon footprint From higher-quality paint to state-of-the-art propellers: shipping companies are looking…
WORLD COMMODITIES TRADING World oil prices post strongest weekly gain Oil prices rose on Friday, registering the strongest weekly gains…
Published in ARY News on Oct 17th, 2019, PANAMA CITY: Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm at the center…
Published in Variety on Oct 16th, 2019, By REBECCA DAVIS Amid fierce controversy about the leverage China has over U.S. entertainment firms…
Published in The Express Tribune on Oct 17th, 2019, Actor Ryan Reynolds will be back as the popular foul-mouthed…
BARCELONA: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi poses with his sixth Golden Shoe award at the Antigua Fabrica Estrella Damm on Wednesday.—AFP …
Mihaylov had previously defended Bulgarian football from accusations of racism [File: Harold Cunningham/Reuters] Published in AlJazeera on Oct 16th,…
The Olympic marathon and race walking events during Tokyo 2020 will be moved to Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido from…
Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in ‘The Hundred’ draft Published in Ary News on Oct 17th, 2019, By Reuters…
Kosgei arrived in Chicago as an overwhelming favourite, having won the race in 2018 [Quinn Harris/Getty Images/AFP] Published in…
A boy waves a Turkish flag as Turkish military vehicles drive on a street in the Turkish border town of…
Published in ARY News on Oct 16th, 2019, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to remain engaged and consult…
Erdogan defied demands for a ceasefire [Mustafa Kamaci/Presidential Press Office/Handout via Reuters] Published in AlJazeera on Oct 16th, 2019,…