The delegation comprised Mr. Shahb Richyal, Global Director Investment Portfolio, and Mr. Seth Thomas Pietras, Corporate Affairs Director. During the meeting, the Gunvor delegation appreciated the Government of Pakistan’s efforts towards deregulation of the energy market, noting that the opening up of the downstream market would enhance efficiency, competition and create new opportunities for international investors. The delegation expressed particular interest in Pakistan’s Refinery Policy, stating that the policy had opened new avenues for investment and cooperation. They also showed interest in the upcoming Bonded Storage Policy, terming it…
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Saudia Brings the World to the Kingdom, Transporting 37 Million Guests in 2025
Across 203.9 thousand flights to more than 100 destinations Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, recorded significant growth in its operational performance throughout 2025, while continuing to leverage its international flight network to enhance transit traffic yields. The airline transported approximately 37 million guests, reflecting a 6% increase compared to 2024. During the year, Saudia operated over 203.9 thousand scheduled and additional flights, marking a 4.7% rise, while total flight hours reached around 597 thousand, up by 2.5%. Saudia also continued to record growth in intercontinental transit traffic…
Read MoreNestlé Pakistan extends 63000 liters of water to Pakistan Red Crescent Society for flood relief efforts under employee donation drive
ISLAMABAD: Nestlé Pakistan extended donation of 63,000 liters of drinking water, under the employees’ voluntary program Nestlé Cares, to support Pakistan Red Crescent Society’s (PRCS) relief efforts for flood affected vulnerable communities. Talking at the event, Jason Avanceña, CEO, Nestlé Pakistan said, “Our contribution to PRCS is a result of an internal voluntary donation drive by employees under our Nestlé Care’s program, that was matched 1:1 by the company. Staying true to our values of being a force for good, Nestlé and its employees care deeply for the communities affected…
Read MoreTruth about Iran by Laura Aboli:
The real reason for the war with Iran has nothing to do with uranium enrichment – it’s about a very different kind of enrichment… They keep telling us this war is about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. But if you’ve been paying attention, you know that’s just the cover story. This war isn’t about bombs. It’s about banks. Iran is one of the last sovereign nations that hasn’t been absorbed into the Western-led financial system. It has its own central bank, it doesn’t bow to the IMF or World Bank, it doesn’t…
Read MoreA long but AN EXCELLENT write up by Professor Junaid Ahmad covers all. You may differ but it is worth reading to the end.
But Munir’s journey to Washington wasn’t to reminisce over old alliances. He came to renew vows—between client and master, between gun and gold. And the message he delivered was crisp, calculated, and unmistakable: Pakistan remains a subcontractor for American power, ever willing to whisper verses of moral clarity in public while striking Faustian bargains in private. Take Gaza. As Israeli bombs pummel a besieged population and Western leaders squirm under the weight of their own hypocrisy, Islamabad offers its routine package of condemnations—pre-written, perfunctory, and purposely ineffectual. Munir’s regime weeps…
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