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BEIJING: Pakistan, the world’s sixth-largest mango exporter, boasts over 200 varieties, yet struggles to translate its abundance into export growth. With around 1.2 million tonnes of mangoes produced annually over the past several years, the country still exports only about 10% of its produce. High production costs and persistent quality concerns continue to constrain growth. … Read more
BEIJING: President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China’s ties with Russia are the “most stable, mature and strategically significant” among major world powers, state media reported. During a meeting with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia’s Duma, or lower house of parliament, Xi hailed the countries’ relationship as being a “stable source of world peace”, … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: A Chinese firm that won a multi-million-rupee road project has raised concerns over delays caused by different entities, warning that such hurdles could undermine transparency and discourage fair competition. According to documents available with The Express Tribune, NINGXIA Communication Construction Co Ltd (NXCC), which leads the consortium awarded the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded … Read more
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit to prevent President Donald Trump from firing her, a lawyer for the embattled central bank official said on Tuesday, kicking off what could be a protracted legal fight over the White House’s effort to shape US monetary policy. “His attempt to fire her, based … Read more
[As punishment for buying Russian oil, President Trump is doubling the tax on goods imported from India, jeopardizing a relationship decades in the making.
Taylor Swift has unveiled The Tiny Bubbles in Champagne Vinyl Collection to mark the release of her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl, set to arrive on October 3, 2025. The collection features two exclusive vinyl variants, both available only through Swift’s official website for 48 hours or until sold out. The first variant, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday approved a subsidy of Rs11 billion for the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) — one-third to be disbursed immediately, to offset the losses it would sustain due to the withdrawal of Rs35 in monthly fee charged through electricity bills. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet considered a summary submitted by … Read more
SYDNEY: Australia accused Iran of directing two antisemitic arson attacks in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne and gave Tehran’s ambassador seven days to leave the country on Tuesday, its first such expulsion since World War Two. Canberra is the latest Western government to accuse Iran of carrying out hostile covert activities on its soil. … Read more
[ QUETTA: The Balochistan government has announced a significant step towards economic self-sufficiency by approving the establishment of the Bank of Balochistan. The decision was made during a high-level meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, where an initial feasibility report was presented and deemed viable. The CM directed officials to prepare … Read more
[ KARACHI: Auto financing continued its upward trajectory, hitting a 25-month high of Rs286 billion in July 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and compiled by Topline Research. The July 2025 figures mark a 25% year-on-year (YoY) increase and a 3% month-on-month (MoM) rise, highlighting improving consumer … Read more
