Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to express solidarity with the Kingdom following the recent Saudi bombing of Yemen’s port city of Mukalla.
Solution to Cyprus problem would resolve property issues
The solution to the usurpation of properties in the north lies “in resolving the Cyprus problem,” President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday.“My message to our Turkish Cypriot compatriots, and ... ( read original story ...)
Affordable rentals surge past 20% as Dubai property market looks to sustain healthier pace in 2026
As Dubai’s property market moves into 2026, the clearest signals are emerging not from headline-grabbing luxury transactions, but from sustained rental pressure in the city’s most affordable ... ( read original story ...)
How will Japan’s gov’t improve management of foreign-owned real estate?
To manage property ownership by foreign nationals, the Japanese government is making adjustments to create a new database as early as fiscal 2027. The ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams
Officials say Pakistan has seen polio cases fall by more than half in 2025. That's a sign of progress in its eradication campaign even as vaccinators face repeated militant attacks.
Pakistan’s Worsening Threat Landscape in 2025
The TTP’s growing attacks in Pakistan from sanctuaries in Afghanistan led to serious frictions with Kabul. Attacks by Baloch insurgents became more audacious in 2025.
Japanese business leaders postpone visit to China
The Japan-China Economic Association has decided to postpone a visit by Japanese business leaders to China scheduled for January.
Japan business lobby urges greater gov’t role in foreigner-related issues
Japan's most influential business lobby has urged the government to show stronger leadership on issues concerning foreign residents a ...
Japan turns sustainable finance ambition into delivery
By bno - Tokyo Office Japan’s sustainable finance agenda moved from vision to execution in 2025, marking a year in which policy intent, market standards and capital mobilisation began to align at ...
How a JazzCash Loan Case Exposes Cracks in Pakistan’s Digital Finance Machine
A Rs. 5,000 JazzCash loan flagged as fraud exposes how digital lending errors can derail jobs and credit records in Pakistan.