Pakistan and the United States have signed an MoU to jointly redevelop the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff negotiating the deal on a property estimated to be worth up to $1 billion. It has sat empty in the heart of Midtown Manhattan for years, a century-old landmark caught between a storied … Read more
First-ever auction replaces draft system as Steve Smith becomes most expensive player at PKR 140 million. Cricket’s newest battleground just got a lot more expensive. The Pakistan Super League held its first-ever player auction on February 11, 2026, at Lahore’s Expo Centre, replacing the decade-old draft system with competitive bidding. According to ESPNcricinfo, the eight-hour … Read more
Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Account has surpassed $12 billion in total inflows with over 900,000 accounts opened by overseas Pakistanis, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Account has crossed another major milestone. The State Bank of Pakistan announced on February 19, 2026, that total cumulative inflows into the Roshan Digital Account, known … Read more
Pakistan’s PTA has confirmed March 10, 2026 as the date for the country’s first major 5G spectrum auction, offering 597 MHz across six bands with expected revenues of up to $700 million. Pakistan is weeks away from the most significant event in its telecommunications history. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has confirmed that the country’s first … Read more
Pakistan climbs to third place in global rice exports while kinnow shipments earn $40 million in 45 days despite Afghan border closure. Pakistan exported 489,000 tonnes of rice in December 2025, ranking third globally behind India and Thailand, while kinnow exports brought in $40 million during December and the first half of January 2026. According … Read more
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic investment, security, and regional stability. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, held high-level discussions with His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed … Read more