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Chinese tech support spurs Pakistan's IT export to $386m in Oct

Pakistan, Nov. 20 -- Pakistan's Information Technology (IT) exports climbed to a historic $386 million in October 2025, marking a 17% year-on-year and 5% month-on-month increase, according to official... Read More


PPL to create artificial island to boost oil, gas exploration

Pakistan, Nov. 20 -- Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), one of the country's leading energy companies, is reclaiming land from the sea to create a launch pad, which will allow the company to accelerate... Read More


Pakistan navy seizes $130M meth cargo

Pakistan, Nov. 19 -- The Pakistan Navy has intercepted a stateless dhow in the Arabian Sea and seized over 2,000 kg of methamphetamine, a narcotic worth approximately US $130 million, officials confir... Read More


UAE Reaffirms Strong Regulatory Controls for Global Gold Trade

Pakistan, Nov. 19 -- The UAE has reaffirmed its strong commitment to maintaining a transparent and well-controlled gold market. In a new statement, the Ministry of Foreign Trade highlighted the countr... Read More


China boycott hits Japan's tourism hard

Pakistan, Nov. 19 -- Japan is facing major economic pressure after China advised its citizens to avoid traveling to the country, leading to mass flight cancellations and sharp declines in tourism-rela... Read More


Poland shuts Russian consulate after rail attack

Pakistan, Nov. 19 -- Poland has announced that it will close Russia's last consulate in Gdansk and push for new restrictions on Russian diplomats across Europe, following a railway explosion Warsaw bl... Read More


UN pushes access to Darfur's besieged Al-Fashir

Pakistan, Nov. 19 -- The United Nations is intensifying efforts to gain access to al-Fashir, a city in Darfur beset by famine and reports of mass reprisals since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) takeove... Read More


Indonesia issues highest alert as mount Semeru erupts

Pakistan, Nov. 19 -- Indonesia has raised the alert level for Mount Semeru to its highest category after powerful eruptions sent scorching ash clouds and volcanic flows down its slopes throughout the ... Read More


US announces fast-track visas for 2026 World Cup fans

Pakistan, Nov. 18 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a special fast-track visa programme for international fans holding tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though his administration cauti... Read More


US emerges as top recipient of China's global lending, report finds

Pakistan, Nov. 18 -- A new study has revealed that the United States is the largest recipient of China's official lending worldwide, marking a significant shift in Beijing's global financial strategy.... Read More