The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has indicated it is unlikely to participate in the proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, citing the absence of a clear operational framework. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate forum on Monday, Emirati presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said, “The UAE does not yet see a clear framework for the […]
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ASF foils drug smuggling bids at Peshawar, Multan airports
ISLAMABAD – Security forces on Sunday thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle narcotics from Peshawar and Multan to the United Arab Emirates. The Airport Security Force (ASF) conducted successful operations at both airports, recovering drugs hidden in passengers’ belongings. Read More: Customs foil two bids to smuggle drugs at Karachi airpor At Peshawar Airport, ASF officials seized […]
UAE to build three date processing plants in Pakistan to boost exports
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to expand cooperation in the date sector. The partnership will focus on joint investment, technology transfer, and modern processing facilities. Officials said the move aims to increase value-added exports, improve farmer incomes, and strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural trade. The agreement followed a virtual meeting between Federal Minister Rana […]
Israeli lawmakers advance bill applying Israeli law to West Bank
JERUSALEM: In a move widely seen as a step toward annexation, Israel’s parliament on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, territory that Palestinians seek for their future state. The measure, which passed by 25 votes to 24 in the 120-member Knesset, marks the first of four […]
UAE Dirham Slightly Drops to 76.53 PKR, Benefits Pakistani Expats
ISLAMABAD – The UAE Dirham (AED) fell slightly to 76.53 PKR on October 16, 2025, down 0.02 PKR from yesterday’s 76.55 PKR, according to financial sources. The Dirham’s value is tied to the US Dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD, while the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) floats freely, influenced by trade, foreign reserves, inflation, and market […]
UAE’s IHC to Acquire 85% Stake in Pakistan’s First Women Bank
ISLAMABAD – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) International Holding Company (IHC) has successfully finalised a deal to acquire 85% shares of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) in Pakistan, sources told ARY News on Friday. FWBL, incorporated in 1989, is 82.64% owned by the Government of Pakistan. The acquisition was made for $14.6 million (around Rs […]
Dubai Police Roll Out Biometric Tunnel That Identifies People by Gait in 5 Seconds
DUBAI — Dubai Police have unveiled a cutting-edge biometric tunnel that can identify people by their walk and body movements in about five seconds, officials said. The system uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse a person’s “motion fingerprint” — the unique way they move — including arm swing, foot pattern and overall walking […]
Deepika Padukone Faces Online Criticism Over Abu Dhabi Ad
MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has once again made headlines — this time for her appearance in a tourism advertisement for Abu Dhabi alongside her husband and actor Ranveer Singh. The ad, created under the Department of Culture and Tourism’s “Experience Abu Dhabi” campaign, features the couple exploring the city’s landmarks, including the Sheikh Zayed […]
Pakistan Receives $3.2 Billion in Remittances in August: SBP
KARACHI – Pakistan received $3.2 billion in overseas workers’ remittances during August 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The SBP said that remittances rose by 11.3% compared to the same month last year, showing continued support from Pakistanis living abroad. In the first quarter of the 2025–26 […]
Muslim Nations Welcome Hamas Response to Trump Plan
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers from eight Muslim countries — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkiye, Qatar, and Egypt — have issued a joint statement welcoming Hamas’ positive response to US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace proposal. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the ministers praised President Trump’s call for Israel to halt its […]