KARACHI: Foreign investments in Pakistan’s treasury bills (T-bills) saw a significant rise in October, reflecting growing investor confidence amid a mix of regional and domestic developments. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, T-bills attracted $118.6 million last month, marking the highest monthly inflow of the current fiscal year. Most of the foreign investments came […]
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Pakistan approves 53-member team for Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) approved a 53-member contingent for the 3rd Asian Youth Games. The event will be held in Bahrain from October 22 to 31. The approval came after clearances from the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Interior’s final clearance is still awaited before departure. The athletes will […]
Pakistan and Bahrain unite to crush terrorism and human trafficking
Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to work closer to fight terrorism and stop human trafficking. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Bahraini counterpart, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, in Manama on July 10, 2025. Both leaders stressed the need to boost security cooperation between their countries. They believe this partnership will help make […]
PIA cancels flights to Qatar, UAE, and more after Iran strikes
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended its flights to several Gulf countries due to escalating regional tensions. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the decision on Monday. The suspension affects all flights from Pakistan to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Dubai. The airline cited safety concerns as the reason for the temporary halt in operations. This […]
Trump monitors Iran’s missile strikes from white house situation room
As Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait late Monday night, U.S. President Donald Trump remained in the White House Situation Room with his national security team. According to the Telegraph, Trump proceeded with his scheduled security meeting at 1 p.m. U.S. time, amid growing regional turmoil. The […]
US strikes on Iran spark high alert in Saudi, emergency steps in Bahrain, Kuwait
Following the recent US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, regional tensions are rising rapidly, prompting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait to take emergency security steps to protect public safety. The fear of conflict spreading across the Middle East has put the region on high alert. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia has issued a high-level security […]
Red Bull play down talk of winning every race
LONDON: Red Bull were so dominant in Formula One’s Bahrain season-opener that Mercedes rival George Russell suggested they could win every race this year. The Briton was not alone in pointing to such a scenario, even if such a sweep would be unprecedented in a championship that started in 1950 with far fewer rounds than […]
State minister for financial affairs to lead UAE delegation to Bahrain meeting
The UAE said on Monday minister of state for financial affairs Obeid Al-Tayer will lead its delegation to a meeting in Bahrain on an economic blueprint for Middle East peace. The June 25-26 conference in the Bahraini capital Manama, which the Palestinian Authority is boycotting, will discuss US-led proposals for an economic vision to be […]
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt call on Qatar to stop funding terror groups
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt called on Qatar to stop funding terrorist groups and respect the rights of migrant workers on Wednesday. The plea came in speeches delivered by the three countries before the UN Human Rights Council at a meeting in Geneva to review the human rights situation in the Gulf state. In its […]
PN ship Shamsheer visits Bahrain’s port
Pakistan Navy ship Shamsheer with embarked AL-43 helicopter visited Port Mina Salman of Bahrain as part of Overseas Deployment for Regional Maritime Security Patrol in North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Arabian Gulf area. Deployment of PNS Shamsheer in North Arabian Sea is primarily focused on ensuring safety and security of these waters for […]