London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why.
About 80,000 phones were stolen in the British capital last year. The police are finally discovering where many of them went.
Month: October 2025
Pakistan, Vietnam begin trade pact talks
[ PTA negotiations aim to conclude by end-2025 to expand market access, remove barriers; Jam Kamal urges long-term partn ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Vietnam have officially launched negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The agreement was announced and signed during the Pakistan-Vietnam Business Forum in Islamabad, co-chaired … Read more
Fuel prices likely to drop by Rs6/litre from Oct 16
. ISLAMABAD: Consumers are likely to get relief of up to Rs6 per litre in petroleum product prices effective from October 16, 2025. Petrol prices may drop by Rs6.10 per litre to Rs262.58 in the upcoming fortnightly review, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is expected to decrease slightly by Rs0.97 to Rs275.84 per … Read more
Mari to produce 25,000 bpd in UAE
ISLAMABAD: Mari Energies is targeting to produce around 25,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil from its three discoveries in the Abu Dhabi block. In the company’s corporate briefing held on Tuesday to discuss its FY25 performance and the future outlook, the management confirmed that a board meeting was organised with the Abu Dhabi National … Read more
Argentina offers agri, food security expertise
LAHORE: Argentina has expressed readiness to share its expertise in agriculture, livestock, and food security with Pakistan to help strengthen its production capacity, storage systems, and overall food chain. As per a statement, speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday, Argentine Ambassador Sebastian Sayus said Argentina and Pakistan enjoy friendly … Read more
Cabinet body raises questions on FWBL sale
Privatisation ministry insists requisite inter-governmental deal has been signed, gets committee’s nod ISLAMABAD: A cabinet committee has raised questions over the proposed sale of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) to an entity of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During a briefing given by the Ministry of Privatisation, the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) … Read more
Inmates Make Brazen Escape in Guatemala
“I’m not going to deny the reality — there’s no good explanation,” the interior minister said, after the inmates slipped out, perhaps over a period of time.
Artists Plan Nationwide Protests Against ‘Authoritarian Forces’
The visual artist Dread Scott, the playwright Lynn Nottage and others have organized a series of actions to unite the arts community against the Trump administration.
Pakistan hold India to 3-3 draw in Sultan of Johor Cup 2025
Pakistan held India to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their third group-stage match of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium on Tuesday, in a contest that showcased the best of Asian hockey and mutual respect between the arch-rivals. Pakistan captain Hannan Shahid opened the scoring in the fifth minute, … Read more
Stocks notch second-highest gain
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in a historic rally on Tuesday, jumped over 7,000 points – the second-biggest single-day gain – driven by aggressive investor buying and a sharp reversal in sentiment. The dramatic surge followed a day of heavy selling, underscoring a quick shift in investor interest on the back of easing geopolitical … Read more