business
Kuwait Picks Pakistan as Regional Fuel Hub After Hormuz Crisis
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation plans to use Pakistan's ports and storage facilities for regional fuel exports under a new arrangement with PSO.
Arshad Siddiqui
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**Arshad Siddiqui** is an author and contributor at Focus Pakistan, covering topics related to Pakistan's current affairs, national developments, society, and public interest. His work focuses on presenting informative, relevant, and accessible content to help readers better understand important issues shaping Pakistan. He is committed to responsible publishing, factual accuracy, and delivering content that provides meaningful value to readers.
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international
Spy Scandal Fells Huang; Trump Pushes Tim Cook for Nvidia
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO amid an alleged Chinese spy scandal. Trump wants Tim Cook, but the board already named Colette Kress interim CEO.
business
Spain Eyes Pakistan’s Olive Oil Boom as Both Nations Push Major Farming Partnership
Pakistan Spain olive oil cooperation aims to expand olive cultivation, improve oil production and introduce modern irrigation and farming technologies.
business
Fauji Cement Repays Rs3.37 Billion Early to Cut Bank Interest Costs
Fauji Cement (FCCL) repays Rs3,367 million of KIBOR-based bank debt early to cut finance costs, after its quarterly profit jumped 51% to Rs4.96 billion.
business
Trump Holds Off Iran Strikes, PSX Rockets 3,500 Points Toward 180,000
PSX rally today sends KSE-100 up nearly 3,500 points as Trump pauses Iran strikes, oil prices fall and investors eye the 180,000 milestone.
national
Eighteen-Year-Olds Can Now Borrow Rs2.5 Crore Under PM’s Loan Scheme
PM Youth Loan Scheme ceiling rises from Rs7.5 million to Rs2.5 crore, the minimum age drops to 18, and women get 30 percent of loans. Here’s what changes.
national
Pakistan Could Split Into 12 Provinces Under Sweeping Political Overhaul
Pakistan 12 provinces proposal could divide Punjab into four and Sindh into two, with a nationwide referendum and 28th Constitutional Amendment under discussion.
automotive
Used Car Importers Face 45 Tough New Safety Rules
Pakistan car safety standards get 45 new UN WP.29 rules for local and used cars. Akhtar promises the world’s safest vehicles. Here’s the catch.
business
ABHI IPO Oversubscribed by 59%, Yet Share Price Barely Rises
ABHI IPO draws 59% excess demand, but its share price rises just 50 paisa to Rs15.50. Retail subscription opens November 12-13.
national
Thar Coal Capacity Jumps 47%, Factories Could Be Next: Sharjeel
Thar coal will now reach industry, not just power plants, says Sharjeel Memon, as Block-II output hits 11.2m tonnes and the rail link nears completion.