Gulf wealth, US power, and the ME reset In a world no longer solely defined by military alliances or ideological blocs, power is increasingly shaped by... Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:53am
Pakistan GCC urges Pakistan, India to hold talks, warns against rising Islamophobia The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called for urgent dialogue between Pakistan and India amid escalating... Published 04 May, 2025 08:58pm
World Trump to meet Gulf leaders in Riyadh: source close to Saudi govt RIYADH: US President Donald Trump is due to meet the heads of state of six Gulf countries while on a visit to Riyadh... Published 04 May, 2025 05:43pm
Pakistan Family Registration Certificates: Ministry recommended to conduct comprehensive review ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Thursday recommended Ministry of Interior to conduct a comprehensive review of ... Published 25 Apr, 2025 07:32am
Pakistan Pakistan hosts Pak-Gulf Cooperation Council Anti-Narcotics Conference ISLAMABAD: For the first time in history, Pakistan hosted the Pak-Gulf Cooperation Council Anti-Narcotics... Updated 17 Apr, 2025 08:37am
Markets Pakistan eyes more G2G investment from Saudi Arabia, says Aurangzeb Finance minister says structural reforms to pave way for sustainable growth Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:52pm
Print Country sees huge potential in GCC market: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan sees huge potential in the... Updated 19 Feb, 2025 09:19am
Pakistan Pakistan seeks sustainable growth as Aurangzeb highlights structural reforms: report Finance minister emphasises prudent fiscal management Updated 18 Feb, 2025 10:31pm
World Gulf summit urges ‘immediate ceasefire’ for Gaza KUWAIT CITY: A summit of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday,... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
World Middle East crisis top-of-mind at first EU-Gulf summit BRUSSELS: Gulf leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with European heads of state and... Published 17 Oct, 2024 07:48am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s IT sector is keen to show off potential at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai DUBAI: Fresh off record exports in the previous fiscal year, Pakistan’s tech sector is gearing up to make the most... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 07:44am
Print 32 top Saudi cos’ team due today Pakistan estimates investment of up to $15-20 billion from Saudi Arabia in different sectors/fields including purchase of public sector entities or share purchase Updated 09 Oct, 2024 10:26am
World Arab states seek to reassure Iran of their neutrality DUBAI: Gulf Arab states sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality in the conflict between Tehran and Israel in... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World In Riyadh, China’s Premier Li calls for accelerated Gulf trade talks BEIJING/DUBAI: China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday urged Beijing and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:59pm
Markets Most Gulf markets edge higher ahead of US data DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday a day after a global sell-off as investors remained... Updated 06 Sep, 2024 08:24am
Markets Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut prospects DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended higher on Sunday, extending gains from the previous session, after data supported the... Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:38am
Technology PostEx announces $7.3mn pre-series A funding for expansion in Pakistan, GCC PostEx, a prominent player in Pakistan’s financial technology sector, announced on Tuesday the completion of a $7.3... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 10:51pm
Markets UAE equities gain amid global rally on rate optimism DUBAI: Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates edged higher on Friday as investor sentiment was bolstered by... Published 17 Aug, 2024 07:37am
Markets Most Gulf markets in black on US rate-cut hopes DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday after benign US consumer inflation data overnight... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Print Air travel on labour visa for GCC states: FBR to charge Rs5,000 FED per ticket ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge fixed amount of Federal Excise Duty (FED) of Rs 5,000 per... Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:33am
Pakistan NA body calls for enhancing trade ties in region ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Foreign Affairs on Thursday called for enhancing trade... Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:55am
Print PM announces series of significant visa reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sunday, announced a series of significant visa reforms that will allow... Updated 29 Jul, 2024 10:01am
Markets Saudi bourse gains on US rate cut hopes DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market closed higher on Sunday as investors turned their focus to US Federal Reserve... Published 15 Jul, 2024 07:02am
Print Minority stakes sell: PM directs Petroleum, Finance divisions to prepare plan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Petroleum Division and Finance Division to prepare a... Updated 03 Jul, 2024 10:26am
Pakistan GCC member states: ‘Visa on arrival’ will also begin soon: Aleem ISLAMABAD: In the 5th Joint Ministerial Commission between Kuwait and Pakistan, important achievements have been ... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Editorials A bleak investment outlook EDITORIAL: In a much-needed fillip for Pakistan’s floundering investment landscape, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Markets UAE markets track oil prices lower DUBAI: Stocks in the United Arab Emirates declined on Friday, pressured by losses in crude prices as strong US and... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
World Turkiye and Gulf states to launch talks for free trade pact ANKARA: Turkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed a deal to launch negotiations for a Free Trade... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:35pm
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Print Industrialisation: Pakistan needs to be more competitive, attractive: PM DAVOS: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that Pakistan needed to be more competitive... Updated 18 Jan, 2024 09:31am