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South Korea unveils future technology drivers, targets moon landing by 2030

‘Seven Major SEED’ initiative spans quantum computing to nuclear energy, with $7.1b investment in materials South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends a joint press statement with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (not pictured) at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 27, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS South Korea unveiled on Wednesday an ambitious technology strategy centred on … Read more

Rs20b raised via 10 IPOs in H1 2026

[ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approved 10 initial public offerings between January and June 2026, through which more than Rs20 billion was raised, Commissioner Muzaffar Ahmed Mirza said on Tuesday. Addressing a guest lecture series in Islamabad, Mirza said Pakistan’s population of 255 million – driven by a large youth segment … Read more

FinMin, PBC discuss investment, reforms

[ Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met newly-elected Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Chairman Ziad Bashir and Chief Executive Javed Kureishi to discuss investment, competitiveness and regulatory reforms, the finance ministry said on Tuesday. Aurangzeb emphasised the need for a stronger focus on … Read more

Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention

Putin approves pardon on humanitarian grounds after discussions, seeks no concessions in return for release Former US Marine Robert Gilman, who served a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia April 6, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Russia freed on Tuesday a former American Marine jailed there since 2022, United … Read more