Trump lists China, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan among major drug sources

President Donald Trump on Monday named 23 countries, including China, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, as major drug-producing or drug-transit nations, citing threats to US safety from illicit drugs and precursor chemicals. In a “Presidential...

Saudi co-funded Pak's nuclear program? Ex-US diplomat raises alarm after Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact

The signing of a new strategic defense pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has raised significant concerns and questions, particularly regarding the implications for regional security and the potential for deeper military cooperation, including...

Husain Haqqani warns: 'Pakistan will now buy US weapons with Saudi money'

Former Pakistan Ambassador Husain Haqqani on Thursday reacted to the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, saying the new agreement could potentially pave the way for Islamabad to acquire U.S. weapons using Saudi funds. He noted that this situation mirrors...

'You too are arming Pakistan, buying Russian oil': Ex-Foreign Secretary fires back at EU

Former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal on Thursday hit back at the European Union's Kaja Kallas, accusing the EU and the US of arming Pakistan, which is a major non-NATO ally of the US, and also conducting military exercises with Pakistan. Sibal's...

World News | Amjad Ayub Mirza Slams Pakistan's CTD Expansion in PoGB, Calls It Move to Silence Dissent

London [UK], September 18 (ANI): Political analyst and rights campaigner Amjad Ayub Mirza has sharply criticised Pakistan's decision to extend the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) into Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), warning that the...

Asia Digest: Pakistan’s Buscaro, Dubai-based Oncount raise funding

Buscaro has raised a fresh $2 million round led by Daman Investments, while Oncount has raised $1.5 million in a seed round. Buscaro raises $2m funding round Pakistan’s tech-based mobility company Buscaro has raised a fresh $2-million round led by...

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Forge Strategic Defense Alliance with Nuclear Implications

After Pakistan conducted its first nuclear test in 1998, the country found itself under international pressure, sanctions, and diplomatic isolation. In response, Islamabad reached out to its longtime ally – Saudi Arabia. Khalid Mahmood, then...

Pakistan Railways saves billions through energy reforms: Hanif Abbasi

Pakistan Railways has recorded impressive savings amounting to billions of rupees in electricity costs over the past eight months thanks to initiatives such as solarisation, meterization, and strict measures to curb electricity pilferage. These...

Pakistan’s new asset regulator opens doors to exchanges

Homepage > News > Business > Pakistan’s new asset regulator opens doors to exchanges Pakistan’s new digital asset regulator has put out a call for global companies to apply for licensing in the country, inviting them to gain access to the...

A PR lifeline for Pakistan: Why India has nothing to fear from the Saudi pact

Pakistan erupted in applause on Wednesday night when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inked a deal with Riyadh that state media hailed as a “historic” Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia. Anchors declared it a milestone for the...

Explainer: Is Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact result of Islam vs Jews contest? How may it impact India?

The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defence pact may have a limited role in South Asia as India is a close business partner of Saudi Arabia, which has invested billions of dollars and plans to invest more than $100 billion in five years. It may send...

Childhood Cancer In Pakistan: A Journey Of Hope And Urgency

Childhood is meant to be a time of joy, curiosity, and boundless dreams. In Pakistan, children can often be seen playing cricket in narrow lanes, running to school with heavy bags yet light hearts, or celebrating festivals with unbridled laughter....

Unlocking the potential of medical tourism in Pakistan

The concept of medical tourism is not new. Across the world, it has evolved into a thriving industry, generating billions of dollars annually for countries that recognized its potential early on. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, the idea remains...

Fully Funded University Scholarship in Pakistan: UOL Offers Scholarship for High Achievers

The University of Lahore (UOL) has launched one of the most significant scholarships in Pakistan, offering fully funded university education for high achievers who secure 90% or above in their Intermediate exams or equivalent (FA, FSc, A Levels,...

Rains, heatwaves pose serious threats to overall cotton production: report

A recent report of the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) raised serious concerns over the final output of cotton, citing heatwaves, heavy rains, floods, and spread of cotton leaf curl virus. The PCGA in its report raised concerns over the...

University of Lahore Announces Fully-Funded Scholarships

The University of Lahore (UOL) has announced a new scholarship program for students who scored 90 percent or higher in their intermediate or equivalent examinations. According to a statement issued on Wednesday, the initiative will provide a...

Pakistan’s mining sector revenues can grow from $2b to $8b by 2030

KARACHI - Pakistan’s mining sector is on the cusp of transformation, with annual revenues projected to grow from the current $2 billion to $6–8 billion by 2030, if the country seizes the opportunity to tap its vast reserves. This was the central...

The Riyadh-Islamabad Pact is more than a Treaty; It’s a Declaration of Intent

Everywhere you look, old alliances are showing their age and new conflicts are threatening to boil over. In this kind of environment, stability is the most valuable currency there is. The new Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia...

Pakistan, nuclear watchdog sign Country Programme Framework for 2026-2031

Pakistan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed the fifth Country Programme Framework (CPD) for five years — 2026-2031. The framework was signed by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Chairman Dr Raja Ali Raza Anwar and...

Islamabad IT Park Faces Major Delays Despite $78M Korean Funding

The much-awaited Islamabad IT Park project, funded by South Korea, has once again come under the spotlight as lawmakers voiced frustration over missed deadlines, repeated delays, and lack of visible progress despite significant foreign investment....