Pakistan: Govt declares ML-1 ‘national priority’
ADB proposes body for railways reforms, private sector portfolio to be expanded Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to expedite the implementation of development projects and enhance…
China revamps commercial spaces with immersive experiences to spur consumption
Sipping tea in repurposed old movie theaters, wandering indoor rainforests while dining at modern malls, young consumers are reshaping China’s retail landscape, where creative, immersive enjoyment takes center stage. At…
LEAP 2026: Pakistan’s IT exporters eye expansion in GCC region
Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled companies received a good response from foreign investors and tech companies, eyeing growth in exports in the Gulf region, particularly in Saudi Arabia. IT exporters believe…
How AI and energy empower each other across China
“Urgent orders tomorrow afternoon. Prioritize the production load and charge the batteries when power is cheap in the morning.” This is the instruction a plant manager fed into an energy…
Secretive U.S. Base in Somalia Signals New Phase of War
A parade of newly trained Puntland Security Forces soldiers, trained to combat ISIS, in the Bari region of Puntland, January 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Feisal Omar. MOGADISHU, Somalia —On September 3,…
China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo kicks off in Tianjin
Visitors are seen during the China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo in north China’s Tianjin, Sept. 3, 2026. The four-day expo kicked off here on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition…