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Pakistan condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil pipeline, reaffirms support for Kingdom’s sovereignty and security

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FO says attacks pose a serious ‘threat to regional peace, security and stability’ Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned drone attacks on the East-West Pipeline in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Madinah regions, reaffirming its support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security. “Pakistan reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, … Read more

$200m more approved for FBR

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[ Rs57.1b TADRA project recommended; total foreign loans for tax system reach $4.9b The planning ministry said the FBR assured the meeting that the investment would increase the tax-to-GDP ratio to 13.5% by 2029 and bring more taxpayers into the tax net. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government has approved another $200 million foreign loan to … Read more

Canada’s former leader Justin Trudeau launches production company

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former canadian prime minister justin trudeau in mexico city mexico september 4 2026 photo reuters

Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau launches Hope & Hard Work, a new media and entertainment production company Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Mexico City, Mexico, September 4, 2026. Photo/Reuters Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday launched a media and entertainment production company ​called Hope and Hard Work. The company’s name echoes … Read more

Social media now SMEs’ storefront

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[ Basic design skills, SEO and home delivery turn posts into sales for small businesses KARACHI: A short video, a few product photographs and a social-media post are increasingly becoming the simplest digital strategy for Pakistan’s small businesses. From clothing and carpets to electronics, home appliances, confectionery and home-based kitchens, businesses are using platforms such … Read more

Pakistan urges inclusive, responsible digital finance at UN briefing

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Chairman PVARA urges importance of bringing digital assets, related technologies within effective regulatory framework Pakistan on Saturday called for inclusive and responsible approaches to digital financial innovation, highlighting the need for developing countries to help shape emerging rules and benefit from technologies including digital assets, blockchain, tokenisation and distributed ledger technologies. The Permanent Mission of … Read more

What is Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, and what its ‘precautionary’ shutdown means?

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A picture of an oil pipeline. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of its vital East-West oil pipeline following drone strikes has brought renewed attention to its role in carrying crude from the kingdom’s eastern oil-producing region to the Red Sea while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The Saudi Energy Ministry said on Friday that … Read more