[ LAHORE: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is poised to open vast avenues for socio-economic development and regional connectivity for Afghanistan, stated Zafar Iqbal, Acting President of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), during a think-tank session held at the PCJCCI Secretariat. He emphasised that CPEC would be a game changer for … Read more

UNITED NATIONS: Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread, a global hunger monitor determined on Friday, an assessment that will escalate pressure on Israel to allow more aid into the Palestinian territory. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system said 514,000 people – close to a … Read more

[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) and the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote entrepreneurship and provide mentorship opportunities for freelancers and startups across the country. According to a statement released on Friday, the strategic partnership aims to empower young entrepreneurs with guidance, training, and … Read more

DUBAI: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his French, British and German counterparts agreed on Friday to resume talks next week on nuclear issues, Iranian state media reported, as a threat by the European powers to re-impose sanctions looms. The three countries have said they could re-activate United Nations sanctions on Iran under a “snapback” … Read more

[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended August 21, 2025 rose sharply by 2.3% year-on-year (YoY), the sharpest annual increase in 32 weeks. However, when compared with the previous week, the SPI recorded a marginal decline of 0.01%. The weekly fall was mainly attributed to lower prices of electricity for Q1, … Read more

SEOUL: South Korean entertainment companies riding the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, are scrambling to widen their global reach as Asia’s fourth-largest economy bets on cultural exports at a time of growing protectionist barriers for traditional manufacturers. Although growing fast from a low base, thanks to substantial government support and high visibility on the world stage … Read more

WASHINGTON: The head of the Pentagon’s intelligence agency has been fired, two US officials told Reuters on Friday, a move the top Democratic lawmaker on the Senate intelligence committee slammed as the latest example of politicizing intelligence by President Donald Trump’s administration. It was not immediately clear why Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse, who led the … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a major revision to Pakistan’s Radio-Based Services (RBS) charges, marking the first update to the fee structure since 2001. Officials described the decision as a long overdue measure aimed at addressing administrative cost escalations and aligning charges with the demands of modern communication … Read more