Ships Signal Jamming Escalates in Persian Gulf Amid Widening Clashes
Navigation signals from more than 900 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf went awry over the weekend, creating confusion in the shipping chokepoint as the fighting between Iran and Israel intensified.
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Pacific Blaze: EV-Laden Ship Abandoned After Fire Breaks Out
A cargo ship transporting approximately 3,000 vehicles to Mexico was abandoned in the Pacific Ocean after a fire broke out on Tuesday, June 3. The incident underscores the increasing risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) transportation, as lithium-ion battery fires can be particularly challenging to control.
Skills360 and FUUAST Sign MoU to Empower Students with Industry-Ready Skills
Skills360 Pakistan, an education & development venture under the umbrella of The Coach360, co-founded by Burhan Mirza has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST) to strengthen student access to industry-aligned education.
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Babar Masih Triumphs Over Pankaj in Asia-Oceania Q Event Showdown
Pakistan’s Babar Masih is through to the final round of Asia-Oceania Q School event two in Bangkok following a 4-1 victory over Pankaj Advani.
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PSL final play on May 25 at Gaddafi Stadium
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) X will resume on May 17 (Saturday) after a week-long hiatus and culminate with the final on May 25 (Sunday) at the Gaddafi stadium as per the revised schedule announced by the Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi in a tweet on social media platform X Tuesday morning.
US-China Agree to Lower Tariffs in 90-Day Pact
The US and China will temporarily lower tariffs on each other’s products, according to a joint statement, in a move to cool trade tensions and give the world’s two largest economies three more months to resolve their differences.
Pakistan to host “Beyond the Plastic Waste” Conference ahead of World Environment Day
Pakistan will hold a high-level conference, “Beyond the Plastic Waste,” on June 3 to mark World Environment Day, focusing on solutions to the country’s growing plastic pollution crisis.
Spotify Reports Q1 2025 Earnings
Spotify released its Q1 2025 Earnings today, kicking off the year with strong momentum by outperforming across key metrics, including the highest Q1 Subscriber net adds since 2020 and a record high Operating Income.
Pakistan Economy on Path to Stability, 2.7% Growth Expected This Fiscal Year, Says WB
The World Bank (WB) on Wednesday said Pakistan’s economy continued to stabilize and was expected to grow by 2.7 percent in the current fiscal year ending June 2025, up from 2.5 percent in the previous year. According to World Bank’s latest report “Pakistan Development Update: Reimagining a Digital Pakistan,” the real GDP growth would be…
ADB Announces $40B Investment in Asia-Pacific Development for 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $24.3 billion from its own resources in 2024, coupled with $14.9 billion in co-financing in collaboration with its partners, to help Asia and the Pacific solve a range of complex development challenges.