Pakistan’s Sindh, Punjab ease energy curbs on businesses

  • Punjab excludes wedding halls as it relaxes curbs till June 1, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to announce a decision soon
  • Pakistan implemented austerity measures to tackle fuel crisis triggered by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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Islamabad hopes launch of inaugural Panda bond will lead to future sovereign issuances

  • The launch of $258 million sustainable development bond Thursday marked Pakistan’s entry into Chinese domestic capital market
  • Finmin Aurangzeb says issuance not only significant for Pakistan, but it would also contribute toward internationalization of Renminbi
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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Pakistan envoy to UN urges end to Israeli occupation of West Bank, Gaza on Nakba Day

  • Nakba meaning “catastrophe” is marked on May 15 each year to remember the displacement of over 750,000 Palestinians
  • Pakistan reaffirms its solidarity with people of Palestine in their struggle for self-determination, freedom and dignity
By UROOSA JADOON ·

Pakistan central bank launches ‘Go Cashless’ drive for Eid cattle markets

  • Around 22 banks will set up kiosks to onboard cattle sellers, buyers and transporters onto digital payment systems
  • Initiative is part of central bank vision to reduce cash reliance and accelerate digitization of payment ecosystem
By Arab News Pakistan ·

Young Saudi scientists win 12 special awards at ISEF 2026

  • 40-strong Saudi delegation competed against more than 1,700 students from 70 countries 
  • Mawhiba highlights Kingdom’s talent-development model at event in Arizona
By Arab News ·

France arrests 6 over Palestinian flag on Eiffel Tower

  • French authorities have arrested six people suspected of flying a Palestinian flag from the Eiffel Tower without permission, a police source said on Saturday
By AFP ·

UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to help bypass Hormuz

  • West-East Pipeline to double oil export ‌capacity via Fujairah
  • New pipeline expected to be operational by 2027
By Reuters ·

Morocco beat France to Ayyoub Bouaddi in major World Cup boost

  • The highly rated Lille midfielder, born in France to ​Moroccan parents, has opted to commit his senior international future to Morocco
  • Bouaddi had represented France at youth level, most recently captaining the under-21 side in a European Championship qualifier 
By Reuters ·

Pain on the menu as Iran war squeezes Dubai’s restaurants

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  • Dubai chefs say war has affected sourcing of ingredients, costs
  • Eateries grapple with ‘disrupted footfall’, demand drop
By Reuters ·