Southeast Asian Resort Towns Suffer as Iran War Keeps European Tourists Away
Soaring airfares and disruptions to Middle Eastern travel hubs are keeping many travelers away from destinations in Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Iraq proposes strategic economic ties
. KARACHI: Iraqi Consul General in Karachi Dr Maher Mjhid Jejan has called for transforming the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq into a comprehensive strategic economic partnership by substantially expanding bilateral trade, investment, technology collaboration and cooperation in AI. He urged the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to lead trade delegations … Read more
Visa freeze hits exports, businesses
[ Gulfood participation at risk as business community seeks diplomatic intervention ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly frozen visa issuance for Pakistanis, hitting exports and disrupting international trade activities, business leaders have warned. Speaking on the issue, Ismail Suttar, Founder and Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, said the UAE is … Read more
The Iran War Is Making Asia’s Street Food More Expensive
Some staple dishes in Asia are no longer as affordable to purchase or prepare. Customers and food sellers alike are feeling the pinch.
Wheat import decision sparks farmer outcry
[ LAHORE: The federal government’s decision to import one million tonnes of wheat has revived a long-standing question: why does an agricultural country, with Punjab once known as the nation’s food basket, continue to rely on imported grain despite repeated official claims of bumper harvests? The move has sparked criticism from farmers and agricultural experts, … Read more
Houthis attempting to emulate Iran’s Hormuz model in Red Sea: Yemeni official
Houthi fighters near red sea as a cargo vessel is in the background. PHOTO: AFP A senior Yemeni official said on Tuesday that Yemen is worried Houthi rebels are attempting to emulate Iran’s attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, after the group announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. The “Houthis want to copy … Read more
Govt picks exporters’ interest cost
[ There are apprehensions that some exporters keep part of their proceeds overseas by understating the value of their goods or bringing some as exports of services to avoid income tax, according to sources. photo:file ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday approved a subsidy of Rs98 billion to provide highly cheaper loans to exporters, including 10-year … Read more
Fans slam Doctor Doom’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ debut
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has defended the introduction of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, rejecting claims that the iconic villain is arriving too late in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking during San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Feige argued that Doctor Doom’s debut is no more rushed than Thanos’ rise before Avengers: Infinity War. Addressing criticism … Read more
PM to decide refinery policy fate today
[ PM Shehbaz Sharif set a committee to review Telecommunication Reorganization (Amendment) Bill. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to remove long-standing bottlenecks in the Brownfield Refinery Policy as the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) meets on Tuesday to consider amendments that could determine the fate of billions of dollars in refinery … Read more
Drilling for Oil the Old-Fashioned Way in ‘Little Texas,’ Indonesia
Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-run oil wells.