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Pakistan secures USD 3.5B for major copper-gold project Reko Diq

Pakistan secures USD 3.5B for major copper-gold project Reko Diq

Expected to become one of country's largest foreign-exchange earners with USD 2.9 billion in annual exports

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Auto sector uncertain as dispute over exports lingers on in Pakistan

Auto sector uncertain as dispute over exports lingers on in Pakistan

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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

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

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

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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
Pakistan rejects UN rights chief’s criticism of recent constitutional amendment

Pakistan rejects UN rights chief’s criticism of recent constitutional amendment

Foreign Ministry says UN concerns about the 27th Constitutional Amendment are unfounded and fail to reflect ground realities

Pakistan weighs creation of national gold bank

Pakistan weighs creation of national gold bank

Proposal aims to regulate imports, mobilize household gold and dismantle a largely informal market where an estimated 90 tons enter annually through undocumented channels

Pakistan withdrew planned operation in Afghanistan after Qatar intervened: Deputy PM Dar

Pakistan withdrew planned operation in Afghanistan after Qatar intervened: Deputy PM Dar

Dar said Pakistan proposed a UN peacekeeping role in Gaza but will not disarm Hamas

Business
Trade body warns Pak-Afghan border crisis strands truckers, threatens exports

Trade body warns Pak-Afghan border crisis strands truckers, threatens exports

PAJCCI said worsening border conditions have left transporters and traders facing violence, food shortages, and rising losses

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
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

Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test

Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test

Liverpool are suffering from an inability to take their chances and a failure to stamp out defensive errors

World
Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

Khaleda, 80, was admitted to a private hospital on November 23 with a severe chest infection affecting her heart and lungs

Four killed, 10 wounded in California shooting: US police

Four killed, 10 wounded in California shooting: US police

The victims, who range from juveniles to adults, were taken to local hospitals

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption

Airlines worked through the night after global regulators told them to remedy the problem before resuming flights

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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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

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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

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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

Inside Farhan Saeed’s world and debut album 'Khat'

Inside Farhan Saeed’s world and debut album 'Khat'

For the acclaimed singer, Khat isn’t just an album—it’s a confession, an ode, and a conversation 21 years in the making

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