Pakistan demands ‘equitable’ climate finance for vulnerable states at UN forum

  • Pakistan repeatedly suffers from deadly climate disasters, including floods this year that killed over 1,000 people during monsoon
  • Pakistan minister stresses role of international cooperation, private sector engagement for environmental sustainability
By Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·

Ex-Pakistan spy chief’s conviction signals tougher days ahead for Imran Khan — analysts

  • Ex-ISI director-general sentenced to 14 years for political interference, misuse of authority
  • Hameed also investigated over his alleged role in May 9, 2023 nationwide unrest
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

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Pakistan’s top military commander stresses agility in modern warfare during visit to frontline garrisons

  • Field Marshal Asim Munir reviews field drills and simulator training in Gujranwala and Sialkot, praising high readiness levels
  • ISPR video shows the field marshal observing tank and drone maneuvers as he warns of hybrid and extremist threats to stability
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

UK says Pakistan regulatory overhaul to yield £1 billion a year as Islamabad launches reform drive

  • Britain says it worked with Pakistan on 472 proposed reforms to streamline business rules across key sectors
  • PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has stabilized economy and now aims to attract investment by cutting red tape
By Arab News Pakistan ·

Surviving the sands: The battle to save Arabian wolves

  • Exploring the wolf’s role in Arabia’s heritage and ecosystem
By Haifa Alshammari  ·

UN chief visits Iraq to mark end of assistance mission set up after 2003 invasion

  • Sudani said his country “highly values” the mission’s work in a region “that has suffered for decades from dictatorship, wars, and terrorism”
  • Guterres praised “the courage, fortitude and determination of the Iraqi people”
By AP ·

First urban cable car unveiled outside Paris

  • The cable car will carry some 11,000 passengers per day in its 105 gondolas
  • The 138-million-euro project was cheaper to build than a subway, officials said
By AFP ·

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Saudi Arabia looks to Swiss-led geospatial AI breakthroughs

  • IBM’s Zurich lab is shaping tools policymakers could use to protect ecosystems
By Waad Hussain ·

Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action

  • Salah came off the substitutes’ bench to huge cheers in the 26th minute
  • Liverpool doubled their lead in the 60th minute when Ekitike scored his second, nodding home Salah’s corner
By AFP ·

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How young chefs and creators are transforming Arab street food across the Gulf

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  • Pop-ups, concept kitchens, and fusion cafes in Riyadh, Dubai, and Manama are reshaping the region’s street-food scene
  • A new generation are merging traditional dishes with innovation, creating hybrid flavors for local and international audiences
By JUMANA KHAMIS  ·