Pakistan

Pakistan will establish a strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve, the government's cryptocurrency advisor announced on Wednesday. What happened: Bilal Bin Saqib, special assistant to the prime minister on blockchain and cryptocurrency, said at the Bitcoin 2025 conference that the government will...

Pakistan’s finance ministry unveiled plans Sunday to assign 2000 megawatts of electricity to power Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining and artificial intelligence data centers. What Happened: The move is part of the South Asian nation’s strategy to harness its excess electricity for...

In a heated exchange with Pakistani commentator Shehzad Ghias Shaikh, British journalist Piers Morgan blasted Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence’s failure surrounding Osama bin Laden's hideout near a major military base. What Happened: During the debate on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Morgan...

India and Pakistan agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Saturday after days of heavy cross-border fighting. But just hours later, explosions in Srinagar and Jammu raised doubts about how long the truce would hold, Reuters reports. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a briefing...

President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. What Happened: Early on Saturday morning, President Trump made a casual announcement about the ceasefire agreement between...

India has launched missile strikes into Pakistani-controlled territory. The strikes resulted in at least eight deaths, as confirmed by Pakistani security officials on Tuesday. What Happened: India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory, causing multiple casualties. The Indian government...

Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) is reshaping its portfolio in 2025, looking to prioritize high-value, large-scale projects. Although this strategy reminds of its main competitor, Newmont, which prioritizes Tier 1 assets, Barrick still aims to profit from copper tailwinds, finding growth outside its core...

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) rival plans to establish its first South Asian assembly plant in Pakistan. The move follows a rejection from India. What Happened: The plant, expected to be operational by 2026, is a collaboration with...

BYD Co., Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) is reportedly set to establish an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Pakistan as part of its strategy to grow its presence in the global auto market. At its brand launch on Saturday, the company will display three models it plans to sell in Pakistan, including an SUV and a...

Saurabh Netravalkar, a principal software engineer at Oracle, led the U.S. cricket team to a stunning victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, despite only being a part-time athlete. What Happened: Team USA, led by Netravalkar, pulled off a remarkable upset at the ongoing match as the team...

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has landed in Pakistan for a three-day official visit, aiming to strengthen the relationship between the two neighboring countries. What Happened: Raisi’s visit to Pakistan comes at a critical time, as the two countries seek to mend their relationship,...

Saudi Arabia's Manara Minerals is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold and copper mine project. The project, located in the commodity-rich province of Balochistan, is on track to start production by 2028. According to Bloomberg and the state-run...

Pakistan has formally acknowledged blocking the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing national security concerns. What Happened: The Pakistani Interior Ministry revealed on Wednesday that it had blocked access to the social media platform X in February, citing national security...

Pakistan is setting up a regulatory body for the cannabis trade. The country aims to capitalize on the growing market for medical and industrial cannabis products. What Happened: Pakistan is establishing a legal framework for the cannabis trade following the government’s approval of the herb...

In the wake of a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan that resulted in the death of five Chinese nationals, Beijing has expressed strong condemnation. However, China has also affirmed its commitment to persist with its projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, specifically the China-Pakistan...