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Nvidia will provide technical guidance, training, policy input to help Indian deep-tech startups Nvidia, on Wednesday, joined Indian and US investors backing the South Asian country’s deep-tech startups as the group added new members and secured more than $850 million in capital commitments to close a big funding gap. Qualcomm Ventures, Activate AI, InfoEdge Ventures, Chirate Ventures, … Read more
BEIJING: In a compelling blend of heritage craft, gemstone grandeur and cross-border ambition, Pakistan’s jewellery industry is stepping into the spotlight at one of the world’s most significant trade showcases — the China International Import Expo (CIIE). This year’s 8th CIIE in Shanghai shines a special light on the extraordinary, as Pakistani brand WINZA presents the … Read more
Pakistan has achieved a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its second loan review, with the board expected to approve the next tranche in early December, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday. Speaking at the ninth Future Summit in Karachi, he underlined the government’s shift toward an investment-driven economic model, led … Read more
Zohran Mamdani has won the race to lead the largest city in the United States, New York City, capping a heated contest that grabbed the world’s attention. His victory in the mayoral election on Tuesday marks a historic moment for the city of more than 8.4 million people, an economic and cultural powerhouse with international … Read more
The namesake of Mazar-i-Sharif suffered countless cracks in a 6.3-magnitude quake, but, like Afghanistan, it has endured for centuries.
Miley Cyrus. Photo: Reuters Pop superstar Miley Cyrus is joining the beloved ‘Sesame Street’ cast for its newly reimagined season, premiering Monday, November 10, on Netflix and PBS Kids. The refreshed version of the iconic children’s show will feature interactive storytelling, imaginative new segments, and a focus on kindness, compassion, and emotional learning. The milestone … Read more
President reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to social justice, equality and inclusive growth President Asif Ali Zardari shakes hands with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the summit in Doha. Photo: Sabah DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday voiced grave concern over the “weaponisation of water” and repeated “violations of the Indus Waters Treaty” … Read more
Ustaad Naseeruddin Saami. Photo: AKMP/Misaq Kazmi KARACHI: Messages of admiration and gratitude poured in from colleagues, students, and admirers across the world as Pakistan’s legendary classical vocalist, Ustaad Naseeruddin Saami, was named one of the recipients of the 2025 Aga Khan Music Awards. The master of ‘Khayal’ was selected for the Patron’s Award in recognition … Read more
LNG cargoes. Photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan has struck a deal to cancel 21 liquefied natural gas cargoes under its long-term contract with Italy’s Eni as part of a plan to curb excess imports that have flooded its gas network, according to an official document and two sources. The document from state-owned Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL) … Read more
. Replicas of missiles are displayed along the parade route in Tehran. Photo: AFP TEHRAN: With replicas of missiles on display and effigies of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu hanging from a crane, thousands of Iranians commemorated on Tuesday the 1979 storming of the US embassy in Tehran. Five months after a brief war with … Read more
