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Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have discussed regional developments and efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the Omani Foreign Ministry said in a post on X this morning. Read More…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s economy had stabilised and was moving towards growth while inviting US-based Pakistani business leaders to invest in the country. Speaking at a UN General Assembly meeting, he highlighted structural reforms and identified agriculture, mining, IT, artificial intelligence and energy as key investment areas. He also stressed that regional peace was essential for stronger business and investment ties. Read More…
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A judicial commission probing the death of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali has questioned the conduct of medico-legal officer Dr Osama Sheikh, saying his motives appeared tainted. The commission also heard allegations of a social media campaign against Karachi Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed after she challenged findings from the first autopsy. The inquiry is continuing. Read More…
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KARACHI: The business community has urged the government to review taxes, levies and the daily fuel pricing mechanism. KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput said frequent price changes were increasing uncertainty and making production costs difficult to calculate. He called for immediate relief when global oil prices decline, saying consumers and industry should not bear higher costs while reductions are delayed. Read More…
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Karachi police have obtained four years of crypto trading records of businessman Mir Raza Ali, who was found shot dead in Gulistan-i-Jauhar in July. Retrieved through the NCCIA, the records show his involvement in cryptocurrency futures trading on Binance. The development comes as a judicial commission investigates the controversial case, amid the family’s allegations of police mishandling. Read More…
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About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries experienced sexual exploitation or abuse online within a year, UNICEF said Thursday. More than one in five surveyed children aged 12 to 17 reported at least one form of abuse. Most incidents occurred on social media, particularly Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, while online gaming accounted for a smaller share. UNICEF said the global number of affected children likely reaches tens of millions, highlighting the scale of the threat. Read More…
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MURREE: The district administration has ordered a technical inspection and repair of electric buses under the Green Bus project. The deputy commissioner directed that no bus be allowed on the roads until it is fully repaired and receives technical clearance. Officials said all precautionary measures were being taken to ensure safe and reliable transport for residents and tourists. The electric buses were introduced under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s directives to promote cleaner, modern public transport. Read More…
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The US Treasury is expected to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran as the Trump administration seeks on Monday to increase economic pressure on Tehran, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters. Read More…
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US President Donald Trump announced a major new campaign targeting Iran’s economy, warning countries that conduct business with Tehran of severe consequences. The move comes as the conflict approaches its sixth month, with no clear diplomatic or military resolution and the Strait of Hormuz still heavily disrupted. Trump also faces growing domestic scrutiny ahead of November elections over rising costs for Americans and pressure on the US military. He described the campaign as unprecedented economic warfare and isolation. Read More…
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Palestinian shop owners in Aaba village in the occupied West Bank are dismantling cafes, shops and other businesses after receiving demolition orders from Israeli authorities.Residents say settlement outposts have rapidly expanded towards the commercial hub in recent months. Read More…
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