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Thursday, November 13, 2025

UAE’s Shorooq Partners to open first office in Pakistan

Shorooq Partners intends to invest and extend its one-of-a-kind value-creation arm to its portfolio companies in Pakistan and give them a real competitive advantage in the market. STZA will work closely with Shorooq Partners as it expands its footprint across Pakistan.

160 Pakistan Parliamentarians don’t pay taxes?

According to a report carried by a media outlet, of 1,170 parliamentarians, 161 violated tax laws. They did not pay their due income taxes or filed any tax returns. Important to note, non-filing of return and wealth statements is a violation of Sections 114 and 116.

Blinken praises Pakistan for hosting OIC summit on Afghanistan

The United States on Wednesday thanked Pakistan for hosting an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit on Afghanistan, as the country faces a severe financial crunch due to sanctions.

Pakistanis owning $20Bn in crypto assets unrealistic: Former FBR head

Reports emerged on social media on President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry claiming that Pakistanis own cryptocurrency worth around $20 billion. Reacting to the claims, many experts raised questions on the accuracy of the figure.

PM Khan to capture PML-N’s Gujranwala with projects worth Rs 125b

Interestingly, Gujranwala is also the stronghold of PML-N as the party has 15 MNAs. Meanwhile, PTI has only three MNAs. However, it appears as if PTI is looking to gain Gujranwala's support by announcing the mega-development project.

Instagram account of Pakistan Embassy gets hacked again!

The Instagram account of the Pakistan Embassy in Argentina got hacked today. Shortly after, it was recovered. However, netizens have raised concerns as this is not the first time such an incident occurred. Earlier, accounts of Pakistan Embassy in Serbia got hacked.

Zameen.com signs on as sales partner for ‘LV Heights’ Lahore

Addressing the signing ceremony, Senior Director Sales Chaudhri Laeeque Iftikhar highlighted that the luxurious apartments being offered by LV Heights are sure to introduce new standards of development to aspire to in the real estate circles of Lahore.

India slaps heavy fine on French missile firm for delays in Rafale deal

India imposed a penalty on MBDA. According to Indian media, the heavy fine comes under India's new policy of tightening control on defaulting armament majors. MBDA deposited the fine, however, it also lodged a protest with the Ministry of Defence.

ECP accepts apologies of Azam Swati, Fawad Chaudhry

Ministers Azam Swat and Fawad Chaudhry lashed out at the ECP and leveled heavy accusations against the election body. The ECP accepted the apologies of the ministers. It also warned them against repeating their mistakes again.

Russia discusses its security proposal with France & Germany

Putin and the French President spoke about ways of enhancing stability and security in Europe, with a focus on the drafts of a Russia-US treaty on security guarantees. In a separate phone call, Putin congratulated new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the start of his tenure.

US negotiator warns of “escalating crisis” if Iran nuclear deal not restored

US negotiator Rob Malley, in an interview with CNN, warned of a "period of escalating crisis" if diplomacy failed to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Turkey-Iran-Pakistan cargo train to be a game-changer: FM Qureshi

Speaking as a chief guest at the inauguration ceremony for the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train, FM Qureshi said it was a historic and important occasion for three brotherly countries Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey. Pakistan can send goods to Central Asia, Europe, and beyond.