Pakistan refiners, fuel station owners oppose price deregulation, fear business closures

  • Petroleum dealers say government wants to avoid public criticism and shift the burden of high oil prices to consumers
  • Oil refineries also opposed deregulation earlier this week, saying it would put their $6 billion investment at risk
By KHURSHID AHMED    ·

Pakistan doubles down on completing Iran gas pipeline despite threat of sanctions

  • Major gas pipeline deal has faced delays due to geopolitical issues and international sanctions
  • On Wednesday, US warned that countries doing business with Iran faced the “potential risk of sanctions”
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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In Rawalpindi, 77-year-old tea shop named after India’s Ludhiana is still a hit with customers

  • Ludhiana Tea Shop owners migrated from India’s northwestern city at the time of Partition in 1947
  • Customers say they come from far-off places to relish the taste of tea at the shop which they find unique
By Yusra Jabeen ·

Pakistani PM seeks business community’s support to double exports in five years

  • Pakistan’s total exports during the current fiscal year, or July-March, stood at $22.93
  • Pakistan wants to double exports through focus on textiles, agriculture, mining and IT
By KHURSHID AHMED    ·

Inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum focuses on innovative ways to enhance pilgrim experience

  • The 3-day event, which concluded on Wednesday, included 6 discussion sessions and 24 workshops led by 29 experts
By Arab News ·

Hezbollah denies Israel claim it killed half of commanders in south

  • The number of slain Hezbollah members who “hold a certain level of responsibility does not exceed the number of fingers on one hand“
  • Gallant’s claim was “untrue and baseless”
By AFP ·

UK police make fourth arrest after migrant deaths off France

  • NCA said it arrested an 18-year-old from Sudan late Wednesday on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the UK illegally
  • The latest arrest took place at Manston in Kent, southeast England, and the suspect was taken into custody for questioning
By AFP ·

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How Vision 2030 is transforming Saudi Arabia into a globally competitive economy

  • From efficiency and economic performance to infrastructure and cybersecurity, the Kingdom is a desirable place to do business
  • Strides in transport, logistics and financial markets have boosted the Kingdom’s global competitiveness
By Nadin Hassan ·

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton. Man United survives another scare

  • Man. United came from behind twice to beat last-place Sheffield United 4-2.
  • Crystal Palace ensured top flight safety after 2-0 win against Newcastle
By AP ·

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Why the bidding may be furious for a portrait of Ottoman ruler Mehmed II, coming up for sale soon

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  • The newly rediscovered medallion features a portrait of Sultan Mehmed II The Conqueror
  • The item is expected to sell for around £2 million at auction at Bonhams of London
By Jonathan Gornall ·