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Pakistan urges global support for its $100 billion energy transition at World Governments Summit in UAE

  • The summit brought together a large number of heads of governments, global policymakers, and leading private sector figures
  • Pakistan was committed to achieving 60 percent clean energy mix and 30 percent electric vehicle transition by 2030, PM Shehbaz Sharif says
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Bodies of 16 Pakistanis recovered after shipwreck off Libya, Foreign Office says

  • The boat carrying over 60 Pakistanis capsized near port of Marsa Dela in northwest of Libya’s Zawiya city
  • Libyan authorities have rescued 37 people, while around 10 Pakistanis are still missing after the incident
By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

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Pakistan inaugurates newly renovated Karachi stadium ahead of Champions Trophy

  • In addition to new pavilion, 350 LED lights, two digital replay screens and over 5,000 new chairs have been installed at the stadium
  • Champions Trophy will be staged from Feb. 19 to Mar. 9 in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi, while India will play their matches in the UAE
By Muhammad Ibrahim ·

Pakistan press club sues critic for defamation under controversial cybercrime law

  • President of the Mardan Press Club says the accused had attacked members with ‘highly inappropriate language’
  • Journalist leaders say case should have been registered under other laws, not Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

US Chamber of Commerce official discusses US-Saudi collaboration on AI policy

  • Kingdom maintains open-door approach with US business group, says Steve Lutes
  • Strong regulatory framework will inspire investor confidence, promote innovation
By Hajar AlQusayer ·

Lebanon PM says ‘state must extend authority’ to all areas

  • Nawaf Salam’s government faces the daunting task of overseeing the fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
By AFP ·

Musk, with Trump at White House, says US will go ‘bankrupt’ without cuts

  • Trump administration finds itself on a collision course with the US courts, as federal judges questioned the legality of White House cost-cutting measures
  • Musk, who also heads SpaceX — which has multiple US government contracts — and Tesla, said he is seeking to be as transparent as possible
By AFP ·

Bellingham strikes late for Real Madrid in 3-2 win at Man City in Champions League 1st leg playoff

  • Bellingham sealed a stunning comeback for holder Madrid in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium after City had led 2-1 late on
By AP ·

Man charged in 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke pleads guilty to manslaughter to avoid trial

  • Corey Walker, 24, pleaded guilty Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter
  • He was accused of leading the group to the rented mansion where the 20-year-old New York rapper Pop Smoke was killed
By AP ·

Is Azian Hauz really the best Thai in Riyadh?

By Marco Ferrari ·