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The scent of opportunity: Unlocking the hidden value of agarwood - Nor Azila Mohd Noor

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 20 -- When agarwood (gaharu) is mentioned, many of us might immediately think of aromatic wood burned for its distinctive fragrance or processed into expensive perfumes and oils. Y... Read More


ICCI proposes master plan to turn Islamabad into global business hubPublished on: September 20, 2026 4:18 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 20 -- Islamabad has all the ingredients to become far more than Pakistan's administrative capital, it can emerge as a regional centre of investment, innovation, technology and internat... Read More


SECP disposes of 98% adjudication caseload, imposes Rs 4.73bn in penaltiesPublished on: September 20, 2026 4:17 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) disposed of 98% of its adjudication caseload, issuing decisions in 573 cases and imposing penalties exceeding Rs4.73 bil... Read More


Urban heroism: city authorities should take note of public support for officials who do their jobs right

New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Flooded streets in Gurugram's tony neighbourhoods incited the ire of many billionaires and startup founders. A wobbly building in Delhi, doubling up as a hostel, collapsed and k... Read More


An Attack on Makkah and the Muslim WorldPublished on: September 20, 2026 4:11 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 20 -- Makkah al-Mukarramah is not merely a city in Saudi Arabia; it is the spiritual, religious, and emotional centre of the entire Muslim Ummah. Muslims living in every corner of the ... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Jordan Condemns Houthi Missile Attack on Riyadh 'Absolute Solidarity' With Saudi Arabia; Check Latest Update

India, Sept. 20 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Amid rising regional tensions, Jordan has condemned a Houthi ballistic missile attack targeting Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, saying the missile wa... Read More


Bengal tea stall owner claims assault for serving minorities

Kolkata, Sept. 20 -- A tea stall owner has claimed that a group of men assaulted him in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman for serving Muslim customers and that he has previously received threats. The a... Read More


Reorient Education, Don't Abandon ItPublished on: September 20, 2026 4:04 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 20 -- Higher education in Pakistan is under a cloud for two major reasons. First, young people are increasingly dissatisfied with the kind of education and degrees they receive from hi... Read More


The Indus Waters Treaty: A Lifeline Under Threat After Sixty-Six YearsPublished on: September 20, 2026 4:03 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 20 -- Water is the essence of life, and it is through its presence that the world achieves prosperity and progress. Nature has provided numerous sources of water; while vast reserves e... Read More


Rasuwa floods: Death toll rises to 1,451 in Nepal

Kathmandu, Sept. 20 -- The death toll in the Rasuwa floods has risen to 1,451, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said on Sunday, as search, rescue and relief o... Read More