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افغانستان میں موجود افراد پاکستانی مہاجر نہیں بلکہ روپوش دہشت گرد ہیں، ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر
افغانستان میں موجود افراد پاکستانی مہاجرین نہیں بلکہ وہ دہشت گرد ہیں جو انسدادِ دہشت گردی کی کارروائیوں کے بعد وہاں روپوش ہو گئے۔ دہشت گردی کے خلاف جنگ میں سب سے بڑی رکاوٹ کچھ سیاسی عناصر اور مجرمانہ نیٹ ورکس کا باہمی گٹھ جوڑ ہے۔
Pakistan awards 23 offshore oil exploration blocks in first bidding round since 2007
ISLAMABAD (THE THURSDAY TIMES) — Pakistan has awarded 23 offshore oil and gas exploration blocks in its first bidding round since 2007, marking renewed interest in the country’s underexplored maritime energy sector.
The Ministry of Energy said the licences were granted to four consortiums led by domestic companies including Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Mari Energies and Prime Energy, a subsidiary...
Goldman Sachs sees fed rate cuts by 2025
Goldman Sachs predicts four Fed rate cuts by mid-2025, citing economic uncertainty and potential election impacts. Labour market weakness drives expectations for monetary easing.
Vodafone and Three’s £15bn merger nears approval in the UK
Vodafone and Three’s £15 billion merger could reshape the UK mobile sector, but regulators require binding commitments to safeguard consumer interests and bolster infrastructure. Public feedback remains pivotal as the final decision looms.
UAE banking sector hits record capital reserves of over AED500bn
The UAE banking sector has achieved record capital reserves of over 500 billion dirhams, with foreign and national banks collectively bolstering the economic landscape.
Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in Tamil Nadu prays for Presidential clean sweep
Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in Tamil Nadu — Thulesendrapuram in Mannargudi district — is praying fervently for her U.S. election success.
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye ink new economic deals in Istanbul for $30bn projected trade
Saudi Arabia and Turkiye solidify economic ties with ten new agreements at a major business forum in Istanbul, aiming for $30 billion in bilateral trade.
Emaar Square Building 3: Record-breaking $137mn property deal hits Downtown Dubai
Property brokerage Driven Properties has finalised the largest real estate deal Downtown Dubai for the fiscal year of 2024, acquiring Emaar Square Building 3 for 505 million dirhams.
Lulu Retail expands IPO to 30% amid strong investor demand
UAE grocery titan LuLu Retail has increased its IPO size to 30% amid strong investor demand, attracting significant investments from entities like Masarrah Investment Company.
ADNOC’s Enersol strikes major deal to acquire U.S. Deep Well Services for $223mn
Enersol’s $223M acquisition of Deep Well Services aims to transform UAE energy, leveraging advanced technologies for high-pressure well completions and strategic automation.
Harris bets on Hollywood star power as Trump focuses on people-first appeal
Kamala Harris bets on Hollywood star power to energise voters, but critics warn of backlash amid economic woes. Jill Stein’s rise and Trump’s populism complicate her path in key swing states.
Trump or Harris? For America’s Muslims, it’s Jill Stein.
Kamala Harris faces an uphill battle in Michigan as Jill Stein gains Muslim voter support amid growing discontent over U.S. policy on Gaza. The swing state’s critical electorate could reshape the 2024 election.
Trump signals vaccine ban openness with RFK Jr’s support
Trump hints at banning vaccines if elected, giving RFK Jr significant control over public health policy. Concerns mount as Kennedy pushes for radical changes, including access to federal health data.
UAE unveils e-Invoicing laws for digital tax transformation by July 2026
UAE introduces e-Invoicing laws, revolutionising tax collection through a 5-corner model and aligning with global digital standards. Phased implementation by July 2026 will aim to ensure compliance and efficiency.
