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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Thailand plans to ban crypto as a means of payment

The announcement came hours after the regulator in nearby Indonesia warned financial firms not to offer and facilitate crypto sales, amid a boom in its usage. The Thai central bank has been stressing repeatedly that it does not support the use of crypto as payments.

Dubai’s largest bank makes a comeback as profits increase to $2.5B

Emirates NBD the second-largest lender in the United Arab Emirates said its net profits rose 34 percent to $2.5 billion, from $1.9 billion in 2020. The bank said total income increased three percent to $6.5 billion, from $6.3 billion a year earlier.

US approves $2.56 billion in military sales to Egypt

Despite continued worries in Washington over Cairo's human rights record, the US State Department approved two large military equipment sales to Egypt on Tuesday, including transport planes and radar systems.

Israeli president accepts Abu Dhabi crown prince invitation to visit UAE

Israel’s figurehead president will make the first visit to the United Arab Emirates by the country’s head of state next week, his office said Tuesday. Herzog will fly to Abu Dhabi on Sunday and will meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

PM Imran Khan amazes fans in TikTok-Esque HBL PSL 7 video

HBL PSL 7 will begin on Thursday, 27th January in Karachi. Twitter users opined that PM Imran Khan should run the campaign for the HBL PSL 7 from his social media account as it will give it immense weightage to the league.

Karachi to deploy 5650 security personnel during HBL PSL matches

Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T) team comprising highly trained and well-equipped commandos including lady commandos will remain alert at SSU Headquarters as a quick response force to challenge any emergency situation.

Jazz faces 30 million fine from PTA due to poor network quality

Jazz was fined 30 million after failing to meet the Quality of Services Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in seven cities, according to the PTA. It must be noted here that PTA conducted a QoS survey during December 2020.

Sheikh Rasheed says Opposition will be humiliated on 23rd March

Minister Sheikh Rasheed had urged the Opposition to reschedule their long march citing the threat of terrorism. However, the Opposition refused. Now, Sheikh Rasheed insists that the Opposition should continue with its plans to face utter humiliation and disgrace.

Jemima in fits after Twitter asks her to re-unite with PM Imran Khan

The user commented in response to a tweet in which she posted a word puzzle game, wordle- a new Twitter trend. She asked her followers to guess the word. Perhaps, the user felt the need to call Jemima Goldsmith back to Pakistan due to the obstacles faced by PM Imran Khan.

Biden and Qatar Emir to meet at White House on 31st Jan

Qatar's ruling emir will hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 31 on a range of issues that will include global energy security, the White House said on Tuesday, amid concerns about gas supplies to Europe.

How the international community has realized the real face of India?

Kashmiris are observing the Indian republic day as a black day as the hardliner PM Modi-led Indian government continues violating all international norms and commitments by scrapping special status of the internationally-acknowledged disputed status of Jammu Kashmir.

Why electronic voting machines cannot be used in elections?

The election commission of Pakistan took a logistic step with a view that offenses under the existing law have to be made compatible with the new technology if EVMs are to be used. The Prime minister must be careful about those flatters advisors and yes men who are misleading.
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