CIIE draws exhibitors from 155 countries

[ Li pledges high-standard opening up as 461 new products, services set for debut at Shanghai event 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai on November 05. Photo: China Xinhua News/X BEIJING: The latest edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on … Read more

Govt raises Rs974b in PIB auction

[ KARACHI: The government mobilised Rs973.8 billion through the auction of Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) on Wednesday, reflecting strong investor interest despite expectations of steady rates in the near term. According to results released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), bids worth Rs1.44 trillion were received against various maturities, including two-year, three-year, five-year, 10-year … Read more

Hamza Ali Abbasi gets real about adultery

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Hamza Ali Abbasi. Photo: file In his latest appearance on ‘Lunch with Lillas’, actor Hamza Ali Abbasi spoke candidly about adultery, marriage, and faith – the topics he has never shied away from addressing. The episode, released last week on YouTube, sees Abbasi challenge the notion that marriage can “fix” infidelity or curb desire. “The … Read more

PTI resolution for CM-Imran meeting

. ISLAMABAD: A resolution was submitted by PTI members in the National Assembly to arrange a meeting between K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and founding chairman Imran Khan. “This House affirms that consultation between elected representatives and their political leadership is a cornerstone of parliamentary democracy,” stated the resolution. Recognising that lmran remains the head … Read more

Babar, Saim make gains in ICC rankings

Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Saim Ayub have made impressive gains in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan batters Babar Azam and Saim Ayub have made impressive gains in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, following their standout performances in a 2-1 series triumph over South Africa. The weekly update, … Read more

MNA raises alarm over dengue deaths in Hyd

HYDERABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-P (MQM) lawmaker Syed Waseem Hussain has raised the issue of rising dengue-related deaths in Hyderabad on the floor of the National Assembly, appealing to President Asif Ali Zardari to take urgent notice of the situation and hold those responsible for negligence and corruption to account. During Wednesday’s session, chaired by Deputy … Read more