What Europe Learned From the Greenland Crisis
Territorial integrity is a core tenet of Europe that is at risk from Russian and American imperialism. Brussels has fought back.
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Uzbek delegation eyes trade beyond $114m
[ LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and a visiting Uzbek trade delegation have agreed to work towards expanding bilateral trade beyond the current level of $114 million, with textiles identified as a priority sector. According to a statement issued on Friday, the understanding was reached during a meeting held at APTMA House … Read more
Iran warns any US attack will be treated as ‘all-out war’
Warning comes as US carrier strike group and other military assets head to the Middle East An Iranian woman walks on a street in Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026. PHOTO:WANA/REUTERS TEHRAN: Iran will treat any attack “as an all-out war against us,” a senior Iranian official said on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a … Read more
‘Cyber risk a systemic threat to banking stability’
[ SBP governor says industry-wide drills tested crisis decision-making; Cyber Shield 2025-30 to be issued soon Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad. Photo: screengrab KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has warned that cyber risk has emerged as a systemic threat to financial stability, public confidence and economic growth, as the central bank … Read more
Universal Studios announces new Pokémon experience
Universal Studios Japan has announced plans for a new Pokémon-themed attraction, describing it as an immersive experience designed to bring the long-running franchise into a theme park setting. The announcement was made on January 22, with the park confirming it is developing what it called “innovative, immersive, and world-class Pokémon experiences”. According to a translated … Read more
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm cooperation
[ Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional cooperation and advancing shared priorities through close coordination between technical teams. According to the Ministry of Finance, Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih to review … Read more
IMF chief praises PM as ‘man of words’
International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva gestures as she speaks during the final day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 23, 2026. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD’: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised the government on Friday for “seriously” embracing reforms under its programme requirements, saying … Read more
PSX rallies past 189,000 milestone
[ FFC-led buying lifts KSE-100 to fresh all-time highs ahead of SBP policy decision KARACHI: A strong Friday session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) set the tone for the week’s close, as a late-session rally led by fertiliser and energy stocks pushed the KSE-100 Index past the 189,000-point mark on optimism over earnings, dividends … Read more
150 IS detainees transferred to Iraq
. Fighters of al-Qaeda linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant parade at Syrian town of Tel Abyad. PHOTO: REUTERS RAQA, SYRIA: Europeans were among 150 senior Islamic State group detainees transferred this week by the US military from Kurdish custody in Syria to neighbouring Iraq, whose premier urged EU countries to repatriate their … Read more
Single-digit rates re-enter market debate
[ Cooling inflation, stronger growth indicators fuel expectations of up to 75bps cut State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: After nearly four years of double-digit interest rates, Pakistan appears poised for a symbolic and economically significant shift, with expectations building that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) may bring the policy rate back into … Read more