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SBP's surprise move heightens price pressures: S&P

SBP's surprise move heightens price pressures: S&P

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Pakistan’s manufacturing sector slides as private investment halves in six yearsplay icon

Pakistan’s manufacturing sector slides as private investment halves in six years

Kamran Khan says policy instability and high energy costs are driving capital out of local manufacturing

Chaudhary Aslam’s widow responds to Dhurandhar portrayal

Chaudhary Aslam’s widow responds to Dhurandhar portrayal

Noreen Aslam expresses satisfaction with Sanjay Dutt’s depiction, raises concerns over broader narrative and other characters

Noreen Aslam is satisfied with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Chaudhary Aslam

She objects to exaggerated and inaccurate storytelling around real events and criminals

Certain dialogues and framing were hurtful and unnecessary

Low-risk investing in Pakistan: How to grow your money safelyplay icon

Low-risk investing in Pakistan: How to grow your money safely

Imtiaz Gadar, CEO of Al Meezan Investment, breaks down how to understand your risk tolerance and whether you should manage your money yourself or outsource it to professionals.

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UAE
UAE accelerates institutional and economic reforms through new laws in 2025

UAE accelerates institutional and economic reforms through new laws in 2025

The updates underline the UAE’s push to build an agile, future-ready government

UAE licenses first internet gaming and sports wagering website

UAE licenses first internet gaming and sports wagering website

The platform, Play971, states on its website that it is located, licensed and regulated in the UAE

UAE-EU free trade talks advancing rapidly, UAE state minister says

UAE-EU free trade talks advancing rapidly, UAE state minister says

UAE, Russia launch inaugural business forum in Dubai

UAE, Russia launch inaugural business forum in Dubai

Pakistan
Pakistan finalizes national gemstones policy to formalize sector

Pakistan finalizes national gemstones policy to formalize sector

New framework aims to cut wastage, boost exports and bring undocumented industry under regulation

Pakistan marks APS Peshawar anniversary, reaffirms resolve against terrorism

Pakistan marks APS Peshawar anniversary, reaffirms resolve against terrorism

FO says country’s security forces and law enforcement agencies continue to take decisive and effective action against terrorist groups

PSO tops mutual fund holdings in November, capturing 47% of free float

PSO tops mutual fund holdings in November, capturing 47% of free float

Arif Habib report shows strong institutional tilt toward energy and cement stocks, with sharp shifts in fund positioning during the month

Business
Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks, RIA reports

Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks, RIA reports

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Russia and Pakistan are looking into building another steel plant in Pakistan

Lifestyle
Pakistani filmmaker files police case after armed men storm set, actress held hostage

Pakistani filmmaker files police case after armed men storm set, actress held hostage

Sangeeta urges Punjab authorities for urgent action, asking, 'If this can happen to senior artists, who is safe?'

Pakistani dramas are speaking Arabic, and the Middle East is obsessed

Pakistani dramas are speaking Arabic, and the Middle East is obsessed

How Urdu storytelling, short formats, and emotional depth are unlocking a brand-new global audience

Meesha Shafi makes powerful return to Lahore stage

Meesha Shafi makes powerful return to Lahore stage

Meesha Shafi’s first full solo show at Lahore’s Alhamra marked a powerful homecoming and a milestone for live music

Sports
ATP to introduce new heat policy from 2026 season

ATP to introduce new heat policy from 2026 season

Several professional sports including soccer, Formula One and cycling have formal policies to deal with extreme weather

Bournemouth and Man United share spoils in eight-goal thriller

Bournemouth and Man United share spoils in eight-goal thriller

Ruben Amorim's men squandered the chance to move level with fourth-place Chelsea in the standings, and instead are sixth on 26 points

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Special security-response police, armed with rifles, would be present in and around the Adelaide Oval during the Test

World
Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue

Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue

Though China’s authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consumers on the globe-spanning platforms

Bondi Beach suspect father arrived in Philippines as 'Indian national': immigration

Bondi Beach suspect father arrived in Philippines as 'Indian national': immigration

'Sajid Akram, 50, Indian national, and Naveed Akram, 24, Australian national, arrived in the Philippines together on Nov 1,' authorities in Manila confirm

Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had traveled to the Philippines, Australia police say

Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had traveled to the Philippines, Australia police say

The death toll stands at 16 including one of the alleged gunmen, identified by police as Sajid Akram

Sci-Tech
Why X is back in Pakistan’s crosshairs

Why X is back in Pakistan’s crosshairs

Authorities may block X amid probing Imran Khan posts, warning of Brazil-style curbs

US launches pact for AI supply chains to face China

US launches pact for AI supply chains to face China

Washington signs a new supply-chain pact with allies to counter China’s control of critical AI minerals

Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy

Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy

Microsoft announces $17.5B investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia

Microsoft announces $17.5B investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

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Pakistan policy rate at three-year low on steady inflation, economic growth

The benchmark interest rate is now at 10.5%

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PSX closes at record high of 169,865 points

A wave of positive developments kept the Pakistan Stock Exchange buoyant this week

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From power to mystery: The rise and disappearance of MQM’s Hammad Siddiqui

From Baldia Town Factory Fire, where 259 innocent lives were lost, to the Imran Farooq murder case, Hammad Siddiqui’s name has repeatedly appeared in some of Pakistan’s most high-profile investigations

What really happened in Karachi’s Qasba Colony massacre of 1986

What really happened in Karachi’s Qasba Colony massacre of 1986

Amid ethnic tensions, armed attack in Qasba Colony and Aligarh left dozens dead and scarred Karachi.

Inside Pakistan’s power s​truggles and governance challenges

Inside Pakistan’s power s​truggles and governance challenges

MNA Qasim Gillani offers a candid take on Pakistan’s politics, governance and leadership.

Trump adviser predicts more Muslim states will join Abraham Accords

Trump adviser predicts more Muslim states will join Abraham Accords

Kamran Khan says momentum behind the Abraham Accords grows as more Muslim states weigh formal ties with Israel

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