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U.S. Fed eases policy with surprise rate cut

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday reduced its benchmark federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points, setting the new target range at 4.00 to 4.25 percent.

Pakistan, Iran ink protocols to expand $10 billion trade

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The 22nd Session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) concluded in Tehran with the signing of significant protocols aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation and achieving a $10 billion trade target.

Iran and Pakistan agree to finalize FTA, activate border markets

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Tehran/Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have moved a step closer toward strengthening bilateral trade ties, as both countries agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and operationalize border markets aimed at boosting commerce and improving connectivity.

Pakistan, UAE strengthen anti-narcotics cooperation

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in the fight against narcotics following a high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Interior.

Japan records hottest summer in 127 years

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Japan has endured its hottest summer on record in 2025, with the nationwide average temperature soaring 2.36 degrees Celsius above the long-term norm, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Google issues security alert to Gmail users after major breach

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Hamza Shahnawaz

August 29, 2025 – Google has issued a high-priority alert to nearly 2.5 billion Gmail users following a large-scale cyberattack carried out by a sophisticated hacker group between August 8 and August 18, 2025.

Saudi Airlines nears deal with SpaceX for Starlink internet

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025Faisal Shahnawaz

Riyadh, August 17, 2025 – Saudi Airlines is reportedly close to signing a landmark agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink satellite internet across its fleet, a step that could significantly reshape the passenger experience and strengthen the position of the Saudi national carrier in the global aviation sector.