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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...
Elon Musk’s DOGE plans to cut the bureaucratic red tape out of D.C.
Elon Musk’s ambitious DOGE proposal promises to revolutionise the U.S. government by cutting bureaucratic red tape and implementing Silicon Valley efficiency, paving the way for a future driven by rapid innovation and streamlined regulations.
How did Kamala take a lead in Iowa? Women’s rights in Des Moines.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has taken an unexpected lead over Donald Trump in the key State battleground of Iowa, with recent polls showing shifting voter demographics in reaction to recent legislation diminishing women's rights in the U.S.
Monroe Capital explores Saudi expansion amid rising private credit demand
Monroe Capital eyes Saudi expansion, exploring strategic partnerships in a region ripe for private credit growth. With high demand and regulatory shifts, the firm aims to tap into MENA’s evolving financial landscape.
TECOM profit soars as revenue jumps to record $462mn for FY2024
Dubai's TECOM Group has reported a 23% rise in net profit, driven by record revenues of $462mn for FY2024 and high demand.
Saudi telco STC beats expectations, boosts dividends
Saudi Telecom's net profit has dipped but has also outperformed expectations, while revenue grew and annual dividends surged, reflecting strategic investor confidence.
Qatar Central Bank’s new QAR2.7bn treasury bills spark investor interest
Qatar Central Bank’s issuance of treasury bills valued at QR2.7 billion highlights a strategic approach to liquidity management, attracting massive investor interest and underscoring economic resilience in volatile markets.
Abu Dhabi is now a top 5 global hotspot for careers in tech
Abu Dhabi’s tech boom is transforming the city into a global software career hotspot, blending strategic government investments with high salaries and advanced infrastructure.
Alpha Dhabi’s strategic investments drive $2.04bn Q3 profit surge
Alpha Dhabi reports a record-breaking 83% profit surge in Q3 2024, driven by industrial and real estate investments; strategic acquisitions since 2022 fuel ongoing growth.
Google invests $15mn to transform AI education in Dubai
Dubai partners with Google on its largest regional AI initiative, set to empower 500,000 individuals with essential AI skills; Ruth Porat underscores Google's mission to drive MENA’s digital transformation.
PIF inks major MoUs with State Street, Brookfield, Mizuho, FII to boost Saudi asset management
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has signed MoUs with the Future Investment Initiative and global financial firms State Street, Brookfield, and Mizuho in order to collaborate on elevating the Kingdom's wealth fund asset management portfolio.
Google slapped with staggering $2.5 decillion Russian fine, dwarfing global GDP
Russia's $2.5 decillion fine against Google exposes a growing digital sovereignty battle, sparking legal and financial tensions that test multinational resilience. Alphabet's stock, surprisingly buoyant, underscores Google's confidence amidst compounding penalties.
Dubai plans record-breaking budget with major surplus for infrastructure and services
Dubai has set a record budget with expenditures of 272 billion dirhams and 302 billion in revenue, marking a first-time surplus of 21%. Nearly half of the budget has been allocated to infrastructure projects in critical development areas.
