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Pakistan launches new auto policy to cut vehicle prices and boost EVs

Pakistan launches new auto policy to cut vehicle prices and boost EVs

Pakistan’s new auto policy aims to cut vehicle prices and boost EVs, with export rewards, phased duty cuts and lower proposed taxes on electric cars

Pakistani astronaut to fly to China’s space station on Shenzhou-24 mission

Pakistani astronaut to fly to China’s space station on Shenzhou-24 mission

First LPG committee meeting sets 20-ton daily cap for auction bidders

First LPG committee meeting sets 20-ton daily cap for auction bidders

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Neglect threatens Karachi's Manghopir crocodilesplay icon

Neglect threatens Karachi's Manghopir crocodiles

Manghopir's historic crocodile pond is falling into disrepair, with poor maintenance, irregular feeding and rising concerns over the animals' health

Pakistan's latest tax scheme attracts just 222 new taxpayersplay icon

Pakistan's latest tax scheme attracts just 222 new taxpayers

Kamran Khan says generous concessions have failed to bring retailers into the tax net, exposing repeated government failures

Pakistan warns of AI-driven cyberattacks on banks, critical infrastructure

Pakistan warns of AI-driven cyberattacks on banks, critical infrastructure

National CERT warns of AI-driven cyberattacks on Pakistan's banks and critical infrastructure, urging institutions to strengthen their digital defenses.

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UAE
ADNOC signs LNG supply deal with India’s Gujarat Energy for up to 4 million tons

ADNOC signs LNG supply deal with India’s Gujarat Energy for up to 4 million tons

ADNOC signed a 10-year LNG supply deal with Gujarat Energy for up to 4 million tons from 2028, the first sale from XRG’s international portfolio.

Abu Dhabi clean energy generation rises over 1,000 percent since 2020

Abu Dhabi clean energy generation rises over 1,000 percent since 2020

Abu Dhabi clean energy generation grew by more than 1,000 percent between 2020 and 2025, and now supplies almost 46 percent of the emirate’s power.

UAE Verify issues over 42.9 million digital documents since 2022

UAE Verify issues over 42.9 million digital documents since 2022

UAE wins first Youth Olympics gold as Riyan Malhan takes badminton title

UAE wins first Youth Olympics gold as Riyan Malhan takes badminton title

UAE foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Iran

UAE foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Iran

Pakistan
SECP seeks export records from seven banks in SE Fruits IPO probe

SECP seeks export records from seven banks in SE Fruits IPO probe

Regulator also asks 30 banks about foreign exchange transactions in accounts held by the company's sponsors and directors

Pakistan, Sudan sign visa-free entry deal for diplomatic, official passport holders

Pakistan, Sudan sign visa-free entry deal for diplomatic, official passport holders

Pakistan and Sudan have signed a visa-free travel agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders, aimed at easing official visits and strengthening ties

Pakistan urges UN to reform peacekeeping rather than cut funding

Pakistan urges UN to reform peacekeeping rather than cut funding

Pakistan urges the UN to protect peacekeeping through strategic reform, not budget cuts, warning that financial limits must not weaken missions

Business
Pakistan targets up to $723 million from privatization by June 2027

Pakistan targets up to $723 million from privatization by June 2027

Pakistan expects to raise up to $723 million from privatization by June 2027 through sales of power distributors, banks and airport operations

Lifestyle
Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore

Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore

From learning the fundamentals of singing to performing in front of audiences at the Pakistan Super League, these young artists are already taking their first steps towards bigger stages

Can AI change the future of Pakistani cinema?play icon

Can AI change the future of Pakistani cinema?

From generating scenes and directing AI performances to getting Urdu dialogue and emotional nuance right, the filmmakers discuss the creative possibilities and technical challenges of AI filmmaking

Inside Collected XX: How unconventional fabrics become wearable fashionplay icon

Inside Collected XX: How unconventional fabrics become wearable fashion

Can old fabrics become the future of fashion? Collected XX is making a case for looking at what we already have a little differently

Sports
PCB, Abu Dhabi T10 reach agreement over Pakistan players' NOCs

PCB, Abu Dhabi T10 reach agreement over Pakistan players' NOCs

The board had delayed issuing clearances despite ADT10 submitting its NOC applications shortly after completing the player selection process more than a month ago

Pakistan beat UAE by nine wickets in U19 Asia Cup 2026

Pakistan beat UAE by nine wickets in U19 Asia Cup 2026

A magnificent unbeaten century from opener Usman Khan helped Pakistan chase down a target of 225 with 12.3 overs to spare

Sri Lanka beat Patrons XI by 142 runs in three-day practice match

Sri Lanka beat Patrons XI by 142 runs in three-day practice match

Set a target of 254, Patrons XI were bowled out for 111 runs

World
Delhi world’s most polluted major city on eve of Diwali as schools move online

Delhi world’s most polluted major city on eve of Diwali as schools move online

Delhi is the world’s most polluted major city a day before Diwali, with IQAir’s index at 581. Schools have been told to hold online classes

Iran’s army says Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until US meets Tehran’s conditions

Iran’s army says Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until US meets Tehran’s conditions

Iran’s army says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US accepts Tehran’s terms and warns of an immediate response to renewed aggression

Qatar affirms US-Iran mediation active as negotiators race to avert post-midterm military escalation

Qatar affirms US-Iran mediation active as negotiators race to avert post-midterm military escalation

Qatari authorities confirm that diplomatic mediation between Washington and Tehran remains actively underway, as envoys work to broker phased de-escalation framework to resolve maritime friction and avert renewed U.S. military strikes