Dr Sultan Al Jaber vows UAE will keep up with new industries in changing world

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, has said the world is "rapidly changing" and it is important for the UAE to have the "flexibility to deal with it". His comments came at the UAE Government Annual Meetings, taking...

Businessmen of Karachi urged to invest in Algeria

KARACHI: The Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Brahim Romani has invited businessmen of Karachi to invest in Algeria which offers a lot of incentives to new investors. He said that Algeria is the gateway to Africa where an...

Is the Moon Worth Mining?

Since time immemorial, the moon has sparked something in humanity—love, longing, wonder, fear, and more. Now we can add one more human emotion to those that our luminous celestial neighbor coaxes from us: greed. Astronomers have long known that...

British, Pakistani army chiefs reaffirm defence cooperation

Published on: November 7, 2025 2:32 AM The British Army’s Chief of the General Staff (CGS) Gen Sir Charles Roland Vincent Walker on Thursday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi, where the two discussed boosting...

Blocked accounts, blocked dreams: Pakistani students face mounting European hurdles

For quite some time, universities all over Europe have promoted themselves as providing diversity, reasonable costs, and simple entry processes. Places like France, Hungary, Italy, and Germany have promised Pakistani students excellent education...

Pakistani founders shine at San Francisco AI event

A vibrant mix of Pakistani founders, engineers, and investors came together this week in San Francisco for an event that spotlighted the country’s growing influence in the global AI scene. Titled ‘Building AI Products with Pakistani Talent’, the...

Pakistan launches $100bn maritime uplift plan to expand fleet, ports, blue economy

Pakistan is implementing a $100 billion maritime development plan aimed at expanding its national shipping fleet, building new ship repair and recycling facilities, overhauling fisheries and upgrading maritime education, Maritime Affairs Minister...

Rwanda-Pakistan virtual business forum paves way for stronger trade ties

ISLAMABAD: Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Harerimana Fatou, reaffirmed her country’s readiness to support all private-sector ventures between Pakistan and Rwanda during a virtual business meeting jointly organized by the Rwanda High...

Pakistan calls for technology transfer at Int’l Biohealth Symposium

The 7th International Symposium on the Technology Transfer & Innovation Cooperation and Bio-health Agriculture was being held in Xianyang, Northwest China from November 4 to 8, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. More than 300 home and abroad...

Pakistan’s Pharma Sector Sets $10 Billion Export Target in Meeting With Aurangzeb

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry has set an ambitious target of achieving USD 10 billion in exports. The development came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, and a high-level delegation...

Europe's films set to light up Pakistan's screens

Fourth European Film Festival brings a cross-continental celebration of art and storytelling to three cities ISLAMABAD: The European Film Festival (EUFF) 2025 is set to return to Pakistan this November, transforming cinema halls in Islamabad,...

GUGO Motors Launches Aion V5 and V6 EVs in Pakistan

GUGO Motors has officially introduced the new Aion V5 and V6 electric vehicles in Pakistan, further expanding its electric lineup in the country. The Aion V5 carries an ex-factory price of Rs. 11,990,000, while the Aion V6 is priced at Rs....

Hostage Remains Identified as Tanzanian Agricultural Student Joshua Loitu Mollel

Israeli authorities confirmed Thursday that the remains of Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, who was abducted from Kibbutz Nahal Oz during the October 7 attacks, have been returned from Gaza and formally identified. Mollel, 21, had arrived...

Margalla Dialogue: framing Pakistan's future

.The writer is an Economist based in Islamabad. For insights and updates, follow on Twitter: @SalmanAneel or reach out via email at aneelsalman@gmail.com When the Prime Minister of Pakistan, President of Pakistan and the Chief of Army Staff attend...

Pakistan seeks climate relief through $20 million fund proposals

Published on: November 6, 2025 8:47 PM Pakistan is preparing to submit project proposals worth between $10 million and $20 million to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) ahead of COP30, as the nation continues to face mounting...

Pakistan defense minister warns Kabul over cross-border terror

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has accused Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government of backing militant groups responsible for recent cross-border attacks, warning that Islamabad will respond “in kind” if such incursions continue....

PIMEC-25 Concludes Successfully, Strengthening Pakistan’s Maritime Vision and Blue Economy

The Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) successfully concluded in Karachi, marking the end of a four-day premier maritime gathering held from 3 to 6 Nov 25. The second edition of PIMEC, a cornerstone initiative for...

Reon Energy Hosts “Powering Telecom Networks: Energy Finance Forum” to Promote Sustainable Energy in Pakistan’s Telecom Sector

Reon Energy successfully hosted the “Powering Telecom Networks: Energy Finance Forum” at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, bringing together key figures from Pakistan’s telecom, energy, and financial sectors to explore the evolving intersection of...

Nigel Farage explodes over grooming gang 'cover up' after 'industrial scale rape' commited

Grooming gang survivors fear Labour’s national inquiry is “less about the truth and more about a cover-up”, Nigel Farage has declared. The Reform UK leader said thousands of women have been “failed, ignored and slandered by every British...

PMEC-25 concludes with aim to boost Pakistan’s maritime vision

Published on: November 7, 2025 12:10 AM The Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) successfully concluded in Karachi, marking the end of a four-day premier maritime gathering held from 3 to 6 Nov 25. The second edition...