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Pakistan’s Draft Auto Policy Faces Strategic Questions

Pakistan’s proposed auto policy for 2026-31 targets $6 billion in exports, electrification and stronger local manufacturing, but critics question its strategy. The draft offers lower sales tax on plug-in hybrids than standard rates, potentially weakening incentives for battery electric vehicles. Without export commitments and stronger local production, cheaper imports could deepen dependence on low-value assembly rather than building a competitive automotive industry. Read More…

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Pakistan Qualify for Final After Dramatic League Finish

Pakistan secured a place in the title clash after coming from behind to earn a draw. They finished the league stage with seven points and a plus-eight goal difference, advancing ahead of Japan by scoring 18 goals to Japan’s 16. Pakistan recorded wins over China and Canada before losing to hosts Malaysia, whom they will face in Saturday’s final. Read More…

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Psychologist Challenges Pakistan’s Pressure to Marry

Unmarried Pakistanis often face family pressure and social scrutiny over marriage, sometimes undermining their self-worth and encouraging rushed decisions. Shazaf Moonis, a Columbia-trained clinical psychologist and founder of Singapore-based Linkked for Life, aims to change this culture. Her invitation-only relationship service uses psychological principles to help people build healthier connections rather than treating marriage as a race against time. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

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Michigan Senate Race Intensifies as Rivals Trade Allegations

Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and allies are linking Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood ahead of November 3 midterms. El-Sayed denies any connection and rejects the allegations. The controversy could affect voter support in Detroit, where Rogers hopes to weaken Democratic backing. El-Sayed’s campaign has focused on healthcare, affordability and political spending. Read More…

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Government Raises Proposed Wheat Price for 2027 Season

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set the illustrative wheat price for 2027 at Rs4,500 per maund, an increase of Rs1,000 from last year. The government aims to ease farmers’ financial pressures amid rising production costs and inflation, encourage wheat cultivation, boost domestic output and strengthen Pakistan’s food security while reducing reliance on imports. Read More…

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Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Threaten Supply

Brent crude is heading for a third consecutive weekly gain, rising 4.2pc, amid escalating regional tensions and potential supply disruptions. Saudi Aramco evacuated its Dhahran headquarters as fighting intensified with Yemen’s Houthis. Meanwhile, an oil spill was reported off the UAE coast, Libyan pipeline disruptions reduced output, and Russian diesel shipments resumed towards the United States. Read More…

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Deadly Coach-Minibus Collision Claims 12 Lives

At least 12 people were killed when a passenger coach collided with a minibus in Balochistan. Edhi workers shifted around 22 injured passengers to hospital before transferring them to Karachi for treatment. Seven victims were reported in serious condition. The crash follows several fatal road accidents in Pakistan in recent weeks, raising renewed concerns over road safety. Read More…

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Noor Zaman Exits Silicon Valley Open After Quarter-Final Defeat

Pakistan’s Noor Zaman bowed out of the Silicon Valley Open after losing to England’s Mohamed Elshorbagy in the quarter-finals. After winning the opening game, Noor lost the next three 10-12, 8-11 and 8-11. He had earlier defeated defending champion Karim Abdel Gawad. Elshorbagy will face Egypt’s Mohamad Zakaria in the semi-finals on Friday. Read More…

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UAE condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Dammam airport

The UAE on Thursday strongly condemned a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport that killed two people and injured several civilians. In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry said the attack constituted a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the kingdom and its support for all measures to safeguard the kingdom’s security and stability. Read More…

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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Defence Ministry, airports and Aramco site

Yemen’s Houthis have claimed attacks on the Saudi Defence Ministry headquarters in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, an Aramco site in Yanbu and Abha International Airport over the past 48 hours. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the operations involved ballistic missiles and drones. There was ‌no ⁠immediate Saudi confirmation ‌of attacks ⁠in Riyadh and ⁠Yanbu. Read More…

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