International

Islamabad: Pakistan’s rice industry is aiming to expand its presence in Gulf markets through a focused trade mission to Oman, targeting new buyers and stronger commercial ties. Industry leaders highlight

Islamabad: Pakistani trucks can now travel to destinations like Istanbul and Frankfurt with reduced customs delays under the expanded TIR system, marking a major step in trade facilitation. The new

Islamabad: Iran is reportedly shifting a significant portion of its trade logistics from the UAE to Pakistan, utilizing key ports including Gwadar, Karachi, and Port Qasim under new transit arrangements.

Islamabad: Pakistan’s passport services at several foreign missions, including Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, have been temporarily suspended due to technical issues at the headquarters. Embassy officials confirmed that services

London: A British-Pakistani former mayor has been sentenced to three years in prison for obstructing justice, while her son received a 13-year sentence in a rape case. The court found

Karachi: Karachi Port has handled a record 111,300 TEUs despite disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis, highlighting strong resilience in Pakistan’s trade and shipping operations. Officials state that

Islamabad: Pakistan has activated new overland trade corridors into Iran as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect global maritime shipping. The initiative allows cargo and transit goods

Dubai: Dubai’s property market has entered a cooling phase after recording its first monthly price decline since the post-pandemic boom. According to reports, residential property values dropped by 5.9% in

Karachi: China is set to develop a new desalination plant in Karachi aimed at converting seawater into clean drinking water, addressing the city’s growing water shortage. The project reflects strong

Islamabad: A Chinese afforestation model developed in the Taklimakan Desert is drawing attention as a potential solution for Pakistan’s Thar Desert. Officials and experts highlighted that large-scale plantation efforts in