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PM announces financial aid and homes for families of hijacking victims

PM announces financial aid and homes for families of hijacking victims

Shehbaz Sharif announces financial aid of Rs12.5 million, a house, and free education and health care for each family of hijacking victims off Somalia.

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Karachi’s economic power undermined by decades of institutional neglectplay icon

Karachi’s economic power undermined by decades of institutional neglect

Kamran Khan says fragmented responsibility has left Pakistan’s economic hub without key infrastructure

'Grave provocation': Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on facility supplying power to Prophet's (PBUH) mosque

'Grave provocation': Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on facility supplying power to Prophet's (PBUH) mosque

FO denounces Houthi drone strike, expresses unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calls for immediate end to attacks near Islamic holy sites

APTMA says Pakistan can add USD 3 billion to textile exports this year

APTMA says Pakistan can add USD 3 billion to textile exports this year

Chairman Asad Shafi says exports could increase by USD 10 billion within two to three years if energy, financing and regulatory conditions become more competitive

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UAE
Dubai number plate buyers get escrow protection with new Mazal platform

Dubai number plate buyers get escrow protection with new Mazal platform

Mazal's new platform brings escrow to Dubai number plate sales, holding buyers' funds until the official ownership transfer is confirmed.

Abu Dhabi launches AI tools to track residents' exposure to air pollution in real time

Abu Dhabi launches AI tools to track residents' exposure to air pollution in real time

Abu Dhabi's Exposure AI tracks pedestrians' air pollution exposure in real time, while Emission AI estimates vehicle emissions from dashcam footage.

UAE to warn employers before taking action over late salaries

UAE to warn employers before taking action over late salaries

Dubai Police arrest 14, seize 2.3 tons of drugs worth $31 million

Dubai Police arrest 14, seize 2.3 tons of drugs worth $31 million

Pakistan
Pakistan trade deficit widens 6.2% to USD 3.56 billion in September

Pakistan trade deficit widens 6.2% to USD 3.56 billion in September

Exports rise 17.6% from a year earlier, but a larger increase in imports pushes the first-quarter trade gap to USD 10.79 billion

4 Pakistani crew members from hijacked tanker retrieved off Somalia, Dar says

4 Pakistani crew members from hijacked tanker retrieved off Somalia, Dar says

Four Pakistani crew members from the hijacked tanker MT Honour 25 are due in Karachi on Oct. 3, while Pakistan works to bring home three others.

Pakistan weekly inflation rises 0.21% as chicken prices jump 7.25%

Pakistan weekly inflation rises 0.21% as chicken prices jump 7.25%

SPI stands 11.53% higher than a year earlier as 20 essential items become more expensive, while diesel records the largest weekly decline

Business
Pakistan, World Bank review reforms to boost growth, jobs and investment

Pakistan, World Bank review reforms to boost growth, jobs and investment

Pakistan’s finance minister met the World Bank country director to review economic reforms focused on growth, jobs, revenue, investment and institutional development

Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Four artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in support of Macklemore and Palestine

Ed Sheeran denied responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from his "Loop Tour," attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group following venue threats, while remaining opening acts, including Finneas and Aaron Rowe, withdrew in solidarity

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour following 'free Palestine' speech at concert

American rapper Macklemore has been removed from singer Ed Sheeran's US "Loop Tour" after venue owners and promoters threatened to cancel stadium dates following his on-stage pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Sports
Pakistan, India and Australia locked in same group at 2027 World Cup

Pakistan, India and Australia locked in same group at 2027 World Cup

The 14th edition of cricket’s global showpiece will run from October 2 to November 21 across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold

India to face Pakistan for Asian Games men's cricket gold on Saturday after Pakistan beat Bangladesh and India thrashed Sri Lanka in the semi-finals

Pakistan crush India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semi-finals for first time

Pakistan crush India 3-0 to reach Asian Games volleyball semi-finals for first time

Pakistan's emphatic win over India keeps their campaign alive and puts them just one victory away from a place in the gold-medal match

World
US arrests man over alleged smuggling of $300 million computer servers to China

US arrests man over alleged smuggling of $300 million computer servers to China

US authorities arrest a California man over alleged smuggling of $300 million computer servers to China, using false paperwork and third countries.

UAE mandates cargo insurance for shippers and freight forwarders

UAE mandates cargo insurance for shippers and freight forwarders

The UAE MPCI program is now mandatory. Shipping companies and freight forwarders must file cargo details before loading, with possible fines for violations.

US sends more missile defenses to protect Saudi, Qatar oil and gas facilities: report

US sends more missile defenses to protect Saudi, Qatar oil and gas facilities: report

The US has sent two additional Patriot missile batteries to protect Saudi and Qatari energy sites as Trump weighs renewed military action against Iran