Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan & IFC look to enhance its un-funded Risk-Participation Programme to USD 400 million to boost access to trade finance
Karachi: Building on the success of the existing USD 200 million PKR equivalent programme Risk-Participation Facility, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are looking to enhance…
Telenor Pakistan and TAAP Launch Travel SIM for International Travelers
Islamabad: Telenor Pakistan has signed an MoU with the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP), the country’s foremost body for travel and tour operators, to redefine how travelers experience connectivity…
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- Opinion & Blogs
- August 6, 2024
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Airlines cancel flights to Middle East amid Iran-Israel possible ‘war’
Due to tensions in the Middle East, airlines of most countries have canceled their flights in the region. The Chinese Embassy in Lebanon has issued an instruction to its citizens…
- Opinion & Blogs
- April 14, 2024
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Iran-Israel conflict escalates after airstrike on Iranian embassy
Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated today after a devastating airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus. Iran quickly responded with a barrage of missiles aimed at Israeli defense equipment,…
Israel-Iran conflict: Pakistan urges ‘utmost restraint’, de-escalation
The Foreign Office has expressed deep concern about the rising tensions between Iran and Israel in the Near East. A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it…
- Opinion & Blogs
- March 19, 2024
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Canadian Parliament passes landmark resolution for Palestinian statehood
A federal New Democrat resolution that originally called on Canada to recognize the “State of Palestine” was passed amid widespread outrage on Monday after the Liberals drastically changed its wording…
- Technology and Innovation
- March 5, 2024
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Internet cable damage in Red Sea disrupts traffic globally
WASHINGTON: Damage to undersea cables in the Red Sea is disrupting telecommunications networks, forcing providers to reroute up to a quarter of traffic between Asia, Europe and the Middle East,…
- Opinion & Blogs
- February 11, 2024
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Moody’s downgrades Israel’s rating on war risks
BENGALURU: Moody’s downgraded Israel’s credit rating on Friday, citing substantial political and fiscal risks to the country from the war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The impact of the…
- Opinion & Blogs
- January 16, 2024
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Chinese Premier meets Swiss president ahead of Davos
DAVOS-KLOSTERS: China and Switzerland signed a joint statement on Monday (Jan 15) after Premier Li Qiang met Swiss President Viola Amherd near Bern, where they agreed to deepen their partnership,…
Pakistan Navy deploys warships in Arabian Sea
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Navy has deployed its warships in the Arabian Sea following “recent maritime security incidents”, a navy spokesman said in a statement on Sunday. The spokesman said that…
Integration in motion: GBA shines at China’s 15th National Games
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- November 15, 2025
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Rural cultural, sports activities are gaining momentum across China
- November 15, 2025
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Revealing Earth’s subsurface: China’s technological advancements in oil, gas exploration
- November 15, 2025
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Accessibility supervisor: Making barrier-free environment benefit more people
- November 15, 2025
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Zhejiang drives economic prosperity through flourishing cultural development
- November 14, 2025
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