China directs banks to scale back US Treasury holdings
BEIJING: China has instructed domestic banks to reduce their exposure to US…
Gold rate in Pakistan rises to Rs. 524,762 per tola after Sunday volatility
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Monday, February 9, 2026,…
A Digital Wallet Cannot Replace Utility Stores
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Taliban approve plan to grant 1–10 year residence permits to foreign investors
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has approved a plan to grant one- to…
Islamabad’s sectarian attack demands decisive response
The suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers has…
Markets stay open in Islamabad, Lahore despite TTAP strike call; Quetta observes shutdown
Islamabad/Lahore/Quetta, Feb 8, 2026 — Markets in Islamabad and Lahore largely remained…
Pakistan to attend inaugural Gaza Board of Peace meeting on Feb 19
Islamabad, Feb 8, 2026 — Pakistan has decided to participate in the…
‘Harbors Tonight’ event strengthens cultural ties between Brunei and China’s Yunnan
Bandar Seri Begawan, Feb 8, 2026 — The “Harbors Tonight” cultural event…
From Beijing to Milan, Olympics drive growth of winter sports in China
Beijing, Feb 8, 2026 — As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics get…
Chinese scientists identify core brain network linked to Parkinson’s disease
Beijing, Feb 8, 2026 — Chinese researchers say they have identified a…