Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Pakistan eyes PKR 100 bn defence hike in IMF-linked budgetPakistan is set to boost its defense budget by approximately PKR 100 billion. This move aligns with an International Monetary Fund program....
16 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of HormuzAmerica warns ships against paying Iran for safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been charging fees for detours. The US has also ...
02 May, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charityU.S. Treasury warns shippers paying tolls or making charitable donations to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz risk sanctions. T...
01 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Dubai Residential Visa: You no longer need minimum 7.5 lakh Dirhams to buy a property, Dubai Land Department makes Visa rules easierDubai has removed the minimum property purchase value for sole owners seeking a two-year real estate investor residency visa. For jointly o...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
US freezes $344 mn in cryptocurrency linked to Iran: Treasury chiefAmerica has frozen 344 million dollars in cryptocurrency assets. These funds are linked to Iran. This action aims to increase pressure on T...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Cook, plumber, painter, stock trader: Unusual 'career path' of oldest Lashkar terroristA major Lashkar-e-Taiba module has been busted in Srinagar. The operation led to the arrest of five individuals, including a Pakistani nati...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Gulf storm: India should be evaluated as a strategic locational hedge for co-sharing GCC data centre infraRecent attacks on cloud data centers in West Asia highlight a new geopolitical risk. Hyperscale providers are now reassessing their global ...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
How Iran is using bitcoin as gate pass for HormuzIran is considering digital currency payments, potentially Bitcoin or stablecoins, for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as a sanctio...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Delhi Police warns ISI spreading network in India, nabs 11 for installing CCTV cameras at sensitive military locationsDelhi Police busted an inter-state terror, arms, and espionage module backed by Pakistan's ISI. The operation uncovered a solar-powered CCT...
10 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Iran’s sanctions-busting crypto ambitions grow on toll paymentsIran proposes digital currency for Strait of Hormuz passage tolls. This move highlights a significant sanctions-evasion network. While legi...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
UAE draws up economic shield plan to counter Iran war falloutThe United Arab Emirates is preparing a contingency economic plan. This plan aims to protect the economy from disruption and boost long-ter...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
India, Pakistan, others tell WTO to facilitate cross-border remittance transfers fairlyIndia, Pakistan, Morocco, and the Africa Group urged WTO members to commit to a fair and low-cost international financial system for cross-...
18 Mar, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Pakistan to partner with firm connected to Trump family's main crypto businessPakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, an entity linked to World Liberty Financial, the crypto b...
14 Jan, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Pakistan protests: Point-of-sale payments slump nearly 50% amid violenceThe reason for the slump was primarily the mobile broadband suspension, in addition to lower footfall at the limited number of stores opene...
11 May, 2023, 04.36 PM IST
Pakistan’s fintech startup TAG gets funding at $100 million valuationFintech startup TAG Innovation has received $12 million from investors including New York-based Liberty City Ventures and Canaan Partners t...
22 Sep, 2021, 06.14 PM IST
India had highest number of first-time internet users between 2012-15: UNCTADProjecting trends of the future, the report said people doing online transactions will shift from traditional debit and credit cards to new...
29 Oct, 2017, 10.29 AM IST