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Pakistan virtual assets authority meets UAE’s DAMAC Group on national tokenisation plans
January 9, 2026
Islamabad: The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with a United Arab Emirates delegation led by DAMAC Group…

When Women’s Rights Become a Convenient Narrative
January 9, 2026
A Drama Framed as Social Responsibility These days, the drama Case 9, airing on Geo TV, appears to take up a highly sensitive and…

Is Pakistan next? Australia tightens student visa scrutiny for South Asia
January 10, 2026
Canberra — Australia has tightened its student visa assessment framework for several South Asian countries, triggering concern across the region and raising questions about…

Driving Digital Inclusion Through Offline Payments Innovation
January 9, 2026
Islamabad — Pakistan has launched a new effort to expand access to digital financial services, with Karandaaz Pakistan hosting the final pitch round of…

From Executive Responsiveness to Citizen Redressal: Reinforcing Democratic Governance in Pakistan
January 9, 2026
By Prof Dr Noman Saeed In a parliamentary democracy, effective governance rests on the responsiveness of the executive to Parliament and its accountability to…

When warnings become interference
January 9, 2026
The latest exchange between Iran’s leadership and U.S. President Donald Trump has revived an old and unresolved question in global politics: where does moral…

PTA tax for iPhone 17 users in Pakistan for 2026
January 9, 2026
Islamabad — January 2026 The Apple iPhone 17 series has entered the Pakistani market, but buyers continue to face high PTA approval costs whether…

Khamenei rebukes Trump as Iran protests intensify
January 9, 2026
TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sharply rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of interference as anti‑government protests spread across…

Pakistan, Jordan seek stronger B2B ties to boost trade and investment
January 9, 2026
Islamabad: Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General Khurram Sarfraz Khan (retd), and the leadership of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on…