Motorola Razr Fold hands-on at MWC 2026: Bright screens, inside and out

Motorola Razr Fold hands-on at MWC 2026: Bright screens, inside and out

After briefly announcing its new foldable at CES, Motorola is now ready to debut its first book-style foldable in full at MWC 2026. There are several features we already knew, including support for Motorola’s new Pen Ultra stylus and no fewer than five cameras. However, many specs were still unknown. There are some pleasant surprises. Motorola decided to make both …

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Yellove reloaded: CSK unveil striking new jersey for IPL 2026 in grand style

Yellove reloaded: CSK unveil striking new jersey for IPL 2026 in grand style

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially launched their new jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, offering fans the first glimpse of the kit they will don in what promises to be a redemption campaign. The five-time champions shared an energetic promotional video on social media on Sunday, sparking excitement among supporters eager to see the franchise …

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Mushfiqur Rahim struck in Jeddah after Israel and US strike Iran

Mushfiqur Rahim struck in Jeddah after Israel and US strike Iran

Bangladesh cricket legend Mushfiqur Rahim has been left stranded at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, after US and Israeli military strikes on Iran triggered widespread airspace closures and flight cancellations across the Gulf region. The star wicketkeeper-batter, returning home after performing Umrah in Makkah, shared an emotional social media post describing the anxiety and uncertainty facing thousands of stranded …

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Remittances — vital lifeline – Pakistan & Gulf Economist

Remittances — vital lifeline – Pakistan & Gulf Economist

Overseas earnings strengthen household stability, fund education, improve living standards, and support long-term economic resilience. At a time when Pakistan’s economic discourse is dominated by fiscal stress, debt rollovers, and exchange rate anxieties, one stabilizing force continues to operate quietly yet decisively – workers’ remittances. Often treated as a statistical line item, remittances are in fact a macroeconomic anchor, a …

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Home remittances powering economic stability – Pakistan & Gulf Economist

Home remittances powering economic stability – Pakistan & Gulf Economist

Foreign currency inflows strengthen external accounts and support household consumption stability Pakistan’s home remittances have emerged as one of the most resilient pillars of the national economy, providing stability at a time when exports, foreign investment, and external financing have faced repeated pressures. In recent years, inflows from overseas Pakistanis have not only supported foreign exchange reserves and eased balance-of-payments …

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Blessing in disguise or a curse? – Pakistan & Gulf Economist

Blessing in disguise or a curse? – Pakistan & Gulf Economist

Remittances stabilise economy, support households, but cannot replace domestic growth or essential reforms There is little disagreement about the stabilising contribution of overseas Pakistanis in providing timely relief in times of need. They help families meet basic needs, support consumption, and often act as a buffer during economic crises. However, too much reliance on them exposes the weaknesses of the …

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Remittances anchor Pakistan’s growth – Pakistan & Gulf Economist

Remittances anchor Pakistan’s growth – Pakistan & Gulf Economist

In Pakistan, remittances finance human capital investments, education and health, leading to long-term productivity gains Pakistan’s home remittances, also known as workers’ remittances, represent one of the most vital pillars of the country’s economy. These inflows, sent by millions of overseas Pakistanis to their families back home, have consistently served as a major source of foreign exchange, supporting the balance …

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