“Monster missile” unveiled by South Korea during military parades
SEOUL: During military parades in Seoul on Tuesday, South Korea displayed a ballistic missile that can carry an eight-ton warhead and included a flyby of a US bomber. This annual…
Iran threatens a “crushing” response to any reprisal after firing ballistic missiles toward Israel.
In response to Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon and the assassination of both Hamas and the organization's leader, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel…
For some destinations, a return ticket on the same airline is required.
RAWALPINDI: Beginning January 2020, Pakistani nationals traveling overseas on a visitation visa—especially to Dubai, Bangkok, and Malaysia—must have a round-trip ticket on the same airline. Documents state that travelers with…
India and Russia sign a barter agreement to increase agricultural commerce
Moscow: According to a report published on Tuesday by Russia's TASS news agency, two agricultural businesses from Pakistan and Russia have agreed to barter rice, potatoes, and mandarins for the…
Bangladesh’s factories have reopened amidst protests in the garment sector.
DHAKA: According to officials, the majority of Bangladesh's apparel manufacturers reopened on Tuesday, one day after violent demonstrations over a pay increase left one worker dead and numerous more injured.…
September sees an increase in petroleum sales.
KARACHI: The nation's total oil sales reached 1.27 million tons in September, up 5% month over month and 20% annually. Arif Habib Ltd (AHL) reports that gasoline sales increased 2…
Oil increases 4% as tensions in the Middle East rise.
LONDON: Tuesday saw an approximate 4% increase in oil prices as a result of rumors that Iran was getting ready to attack Israel with missiles. By 11:50 a.m. EDT (1550…
Banks ensnared in an abundance of liquidity
KARACHI: Due to a liquidity glut, banks are currently compelled to lend money at throwaway rates as low as 3% annually in order to avoid having to pay taxes on…
Siddiqsons abandons plans to build a tin plant.
KARACHI: Because of severe swings in rupee-dollar parity, elevated markup rates, and excessive inflation, Siddiqsons Tin Plate Ltd has opted to rescind the Tine Mill Black Plate (TMBP) project. The…
PPP discusses the constitutional package with PML-Q and ANP.
ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, a high-level PPP team lead by Senator Sherry Rehman met with Senators Hidayatullah of the Awami National Party (ANP) and Chaudhry Salik Hussain of the PML-Q in…
