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Pakistan plans to cancel 50+ LNG cargoes over 2 years, save nearly $600M

Pakistan plans to cancel 50+ LNG cargoes over 2 years, save nearly $600M

The cancellation plans come amid dwindling LNG demand in Pakistan as prices increase and industries switch to solar power

India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app

India orders smartphone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app

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Roshan Residencia Karachi: Corner luxury apartment reviewplay icon

Roshan Residencia Karachi: Corner luxury apartment review

A detailed walkthrough and expert market insights

Inside Pakistan’s gutters: The hidden dangers sanitation workers faceplay icon

Inside Pakistan’s gutters: The hidden dangers sanitation workers face

From toxic fumes to life-threatening injuries, Pakistani sanitation workers recount the dangers of every descent into the gutter

2026 investment outlook: PSX triggers and risks explainedplay icon

2026 investment outlook: PSX triggers and risks explained

PSX could reach 203,000 points by December 2026, delivering returns of 25-26 percent

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UAE
Microsoft boosts UAE footprint with AI, skills and data-center investments

Microsoft boosts UAE footprint with AI, skills and data-center investments

Projects fit into a US$15.2bn drive to expand cloud services, train Emiratis in AI and strengthen digital trust

Dubai to host first UAE-Russia Business Forum on December 10

Dubai to host first UAE-Russia Business Forum on December 10

Forum comes as Moscow and Abu Dhabi deepen cooperation across key economic sectors

UAE pledges $1B investment in electricity for Yemen

UAE pledges $1B investment in electricity for Yemen

Dubai police hosts workshop to combat drug promotion on social media

Dubai police hosts workshop to combat drug promotion on social media

UAE travelers face delays after Ethiopia volcano erupts

UAE travelers face delays after Ethiopia volcano erupts

Pakistan
Fuel prices reduced by PKR 5 for two weeks in Pakistan

Fuel prices reduced by PKR 5 for two weeks in Pakistan

The new prices will go into effect from December 1

Auto sector outlook uncertain as dispute over exports lingers on in Pakistan

Auto sector outlook uncertain as dispute over exports lingers on in Pakistan

The govt has set mandatory export target for car makers to qualify for reduced import duties

Pakistan to send Egypt list of 250 businesses for bilateral trade push

Pakistan to send Egypt list of 250 businesses for bilateral trade push

DPM Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will share two lists of 250 companies each with Egypt under a structured trade expansion plan

Business
Pakistan secures $3.5 billion for major copper-gold project

Pakistan secures $3.5 billion for major copper-gold project

The Reko Diq project is expected to become one of country's largest foreign-exchange earners with $.9 billion in annual exports

Lifestyle
From Singles to Albums: Why Pakistan’s Music Scene Is Returning to Full-Length Records

From Singles to Albums: Why Pakistan’s Music Scene Is Returning to Full-Length Records

How Asim Azhar, Farhan Saeed, HAVI and a new wave of artists are quietly reviving album culture in 2025

Pakistani artists are shifting from singles to full-length albums for deeper storytelling.

Asim Azhar and Farhan Saeed’s latest projects mark a major revival of album culture.

Improved digital infrastructure is empowering musicians to create cohesive, long-form music again.

Bollywood loses a legend: Dharmendra passes away at 89

Bollywood loses a legend: Dharmendra passes away at 89

Director Karan Johar calls it 'the end of an era' as fans mourn the iconic ‘He-Man’ of Indian cinema

A Smartwatch Engineered Without Limits: Meet the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2

A Smartwatch Engineered Without Limits: Meet the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2

Exotic has not been a territory explored often by smartwatches. Instead, most smartwatches have tried to appeal to the everyday man. Even those bulky Ultra watches end up being more about endurance than elegance.

Sports
Verstappen wins in Qatar, boosts chances for fifth crown

Verstappen wins in Qatar, boosts chances for fifth crown

If Norris finishes in the top three at Abu Dhabi, he will win his first World Drivers' Championship

Clinical Pakistan rout Sri Lanka to win tri-series

Clinical Pakistan rout Sri Lanka to win tri-series

Babar Azam anchored the chase with an unbeaten 37, ensuring the hosts got home with eight balls to spare

Pakistan look to tame resurgent Sri Lanka in tri-series finale

Pakistan look to tame resurgent Sri Lanka in tri-series finale

The visitors will be hoping to repeat the sort of performance which helped them stun Pakistan in a close game on Thursday

World
Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro

Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro

Trump’s acknowledgment of a call with Maduro adds uncertainty to already tense US policy toward Venezuela

Ex-officer tells inquiry UK military committed war crimes in Afghanistan

Ex-officer tells inquiry UK military committed war crimes in Afghanistan

New testimony alleges British forces killed detainees during Afghan raids, prompting deeper scrutiny of past operations

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption cases

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption cases

Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for a pardon, saying his years-long corruption trial is tearing the country apart

Sci-Tech
Brazil approves world's first single-dose dengue vaccine

Brazil approves world's first single-dose dengue vaccine

WHO reports more than 14.6 million cases and almost 12,000 deaths in 2024, the highest number ever recorded

US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

Hawley and Blumenthal urge the FTC and SEC to investigate Meta and, if findings hold, force it to return profits, pay penalties and halt such ads

Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

Fossil fuel fight threatens to sink COP30 as EU rejects Brazil's draft

Fossil fuel fight threatens to sink COP30 as EU rejects Brazil's draft

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Pakistan’s sky-high taxes, super tax blamed for sluggish investment growth

Kamran Khan says IMF urges Pakistan to simplify taxes, cut rates and ensure SIFC transparency

Markets

Ufone–Telenor merger approved: What it means for Pakistan’s telecom future

The development places Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited aka PTCL as one of the most dominant players in the country's telecom sector

Videos

Washington attack sparks renewed debate on Afghan refugees and US security

Kamran Khan says Afghan refugees come under tighter scrutiny amid host countries’ focus on security

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment: The biggest constitutional crime yet?

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment: The biggest constitutional crime yet?

The 27th Amendment didn't just change the law; it virtually assassinated the Spirit of the 1973 constitution

IMF report delivers stinging critique of Pakistan’s governance

IMF report delivers stinging critique of Pakistan’s governance

Kamran Khan says IMF findings show Pakistan loses up to 6.5% of GDP yearly due to corruption and poor governance

An up to PKR 32,000 monthly pension despite struggles: The EOBI story

An up to PKR 32,000 monthly pension despite struggles: The EOBI story

The Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution claims the government has not contributed since 1995

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