Pakistan Losing $22 Billion a Year to Toxic Air, Sherry Rehman Sounds Alarm
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is losing almost $22 billion every year—around 6.5% of its GDP—because of severe air pollution, Senator Sherry Rehman told the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change on Thursday.…
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Above 90 Against the Dollar Amid Trade Uncertainty
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee dropped to a new record low of over 90 per US dollar on Wednesday, continuing its downward trend. Experts say the slide is partly due to…
PM Shehbaz Announces PIA Privatization Bidding on December 23
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that bidding for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will take place on December 23. This is a renewed attempt to privatize the national airline after…
Dubai Property Market Hits AED 624 Billion in 2025
Dubai’s real estate market is having an outstanding year in 2025. According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), total property transactions have reached AED 624.1 billion (around Rs 47.68 trillion)…
Carspreading: Bigger Cars Are Taking Over Europe, but Cities Are Fighting Back
Across Europe and the UK, cars are steadily increasing in width, length, and weight — a trend now described as “carspreading.” While many drivers prefer larger vehicles for comfort, safety,…
Secret Spending in Relationships: How Much Are Brits Hiding From Their Partners?
A new report has found that many people in the UK are spending money without telling their partners. The research, carried out by AJ Bell and Opinium, shows that more…
Thailand Temporarily Lifts Afternoon Alcohol Ban to Boost Tourism
Thailand lifts its afternoon alcohol ban for six months, allowing sales from 11 AM to midnight to boost tourism and support economic recovery.
Prada Acquires Versace in $1.38 Billion Luxury Market Shake-Up
Prada buys Versace for $1.38B in major fashion deal. Analysis of the price, strategy & what it means for luxury rivals.
Iran and Türkiye Launch $1.6B Rail Project to Boost Asia-Europe Trade
Iran and Turkiye plan a $1.6B rail link to enhance Asia-Europe trade, covering 200 km and boosting regional connectivity.
Japan’s Bold Plan: Transforming Hokkaido Into a Global Semiconductor Powerhouse
Japan is making one of its biggest industrial bets in decades — turning Hokkaido, the island known for lavender fields, dairy farms, and winter festivals, into a world-class hub for…
