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Maldives President concludes three-day state visit to Pakistan

The visit marks the first formal trip by a Maldivian head of state in 11 years, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $200 million.

Pakistan considers creating new federal tax collection agency to boost revenue

The move follows fears of a Rs650 billion revenue shortfall and a history of missing annual targets by over Rs1.1 trillion.

Interloop Limited approves Rs6.5 billion budget for apparel and hosiery expansion

The investment aims to modernise facilities and boost production capacity to meet growing global customer demand.

PCB aligns domestic cricket calendar with PSL 12 pre-season schedule

The league will feature 44 matches across five to six venues for the first time, with the player auction scheduled for January 23, 2027.

Israel Knesset elections scheduled for next week as Netanyahu coalition faces majority loss

Palestinian citizens of Israel are forecast to secure between 12 and 15 seats as the country heads to the polls.

IMF warns Pakistan's external position may weaken as imports rise

Pakistan opposition leaders demand Shehbaz Sharif personally invite them to talks

Lawmakers are calling for democratic protections and a formal investigation into government corruption as political negotiations remain stalled.

LPG prices in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reach Rs750 per kilogram as supplies dwindle

The closure of the Taftan border due to Iran-US tensions has tightened domestic supply, causing cylinder costs to surpass Rs10,000.

Pakistan joins R4 and E3 foreign ministers for first meeting in Istanbul

The inaugural gathering aims to address regional security threats, including the Russia-Ukraine war and maritime stability in the Middle East.

Pakistan Railways to spend $2.5 billion on Karachi-Rohri railway track

Civil work on the first phase of the project is likely to begin in January 2027.

Noor Zaman defeats Karim Abdel Gawad to reach PSA Gold Silicon Valley quarterfinals

The Peshawar-born squash player continues his momentum in the $143,500 men's tournament following a victory over a former world number one.

Pakistan to form Joint Investigation Team into Mir Raza case

The team will include senior representatives from the ISI, IB, Pakistan Rangers, and the NCCIA to investigate the case.

China bans export of rare earth mining and refining technologies to foreign countries

The move targets key components for high-tech manufacturing and defence, intensifying a global race for critical mineral supply chains.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor delegates preventive arrest powers to all Deputy Commissioners

The move shifts authority from the provincial home department to local officials to facilitate faster security responses on the ground.

ASCAP presents annual awards for music writing and broadcasts

The ceremony recognised diverse media, from YouTube podcasts and New York Times articles to biographies of legendary film composers.

Australia prepares for third Test against South Africa as series levels

Captain Pat Cummins faces selection dilemmas after a heavy defeat in the second Test leaves the Australian side searching for answers.

Peter Chan Ho-sun plans to use AI tools without generating content

The director, who co-founded the United Filmmakers Organization, maintains this stance as his studio produced 10 films in just 2.5 years.

Etsy introduces stricter rules for AI content in marketplace listings

The platform aims to protect buyers from deceptive listings by requiring authentic photos and human-authored functional guides.

Sudanese paramilitary fighters destroy el-Fasher healthcare system during siege

The attacks resulted in 55 medical workers killed, 120 injured, and 10 abducted between April 2023 and October 2025.

Lynne Tracy describes US-Russia ambassadorship as hardest career assignment

The role was complicated by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the expulsion of hundreds of diplomats from Western countries since 2022.

L'Oreal develops new skincare products to counter weight loss drug side effects

The cosmetics giant is pivoting its strategy as GLP-1 medications like Ozempic alter consumer beauty habits and cause visible skin sagging.

Global firms and governments rush to patch critical PHP programming flaws

Several Asian governments and companies suspended internet services and websites as a precaution while installing security patches.

PHP programming language flaws leave millions of global websites vulnerable to hacks

The UK government took some sites offline as a precaution, leaving 32 government services unavailable while no successful breaches have been reported.

Elon Musk targets 5 million annual vehicle sales for Tesla by 2030

The company aims to dominate global passenger miles while expanding production capacity to meet aggressive growth targets.