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By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — As Pakistan enters the New Year with renewed emphasis on economic stability and growth, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s SME ecosystem through expanded access to finance, formalization, digital capacity-building and export readiness in 2026.A senior SMEDA official said…
Afghan Traders Suffer Losses as Tensions with Pakistan Disrupt Cross-Border Trade
KABUL/ISLAMABAD.The ongoing dispute between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime has caused serious disruptions in cross-border trade, leaving Afghan traders frustrated as truckloads of perishable goods rot while awaiting clearance at border crossings. According to local traders, hundreds of trucks carrying fresh fruits and vegetables have been stranded near major entry points into Pakistan, forcing…
Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire
South Korean authorities say 11 people were killed when a huge fire engulfed a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon. Three others are still missing and 59 were injured. Videos show huge flames and thick smoke pouring from the building, with firefighters struggling to contain the blaze. There were 170 workers inside…
US Military Aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport Cost Israel $248 Million in Two Months
TEL AVIV — The presence of American military tanker aircraft at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport has cost the Israel Airports Authority $248 million over the past two months, officials warned Thursday, adding that losses could escalate into the billions if the situation continues.Sharon Kidmi, Director General of the Israel Airports Authority, said the airport…
Venezuela Declares National State of Emergency After Alleged US Military Attack
CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared a nationwide state of emergency following a series of explosions in the capital, Caracas, which the government says were caused by a “military aggression” by the United States.Residents reported hearing loud explosions and seeing smoke rising near military installations, while aircraft were heard flying overhead in several parts…
Now theres the threat of executions in Iran
Anti-government protests have continued in Iran with thousands feared dead after the government crackdown on demonstrators. One protester, 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, will reportedly be “executed tomorrow”, with the Hengaw Organisation for Human Rights saying they “have never witnessed a case move so quickly”. The protests, which began in Tehran on 28 December, were sparked by…
