Friday, October 31st, 2025
President of the U.S. Critical Minerals Forum Calls on Finance Minister
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, OCT 31 /DNA/ – Robert Louis Strayer II, President of the Critical Minerals Forum (USA), accompanied by H.E. Ms. Natalie Baker, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, called on Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue at Ministry of Finance today. Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and relevant departments also attended the meeting. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues of cooperation in the minerals and mining sector, strengthening supply-chain security, and encouraging responsible and sustainable investment in Pakistan’s critical minerals landscape. Finance Minister welcomed theRead More
Saudi Arabia introduces new Umrah visa policy
RIYADH, OCT 31: Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Umrah visa policy, reducing the entry period for pilgrims from three months to one month, Arab media reported on Friday. The change is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to streamline visa procedures and regulate the influx of Umrah pilgrims more efficiently. According to reports, the new visa policy may come into effect next week, pending formal implementation by Saudi authorities. Visa cancellation if entry delayedUnder the revised policy, pilgrims must enter Saudi Arabia within one month of the Umrah visaRead More
How Beijing Reshaped the U.S. Tariff Regime
By Qamar Bashir After months of tension, failures, and near breakdowns, the United States and China finally struck a landmark trade agreement that has reshaped the global balance of economic power. The negotiations culminated in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025, where President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping met face to face to seal a compromise that blended hard politics with pragmatic economics. What began as another episode in Trump’s “America First” campaign ended as a stunning reversal of Washington’s long-held trade strategy. For the first timeRead More