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[ Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. Photo: File LAHORE: Agricultural productivity in Pakistan remains critically low and must be improved through investment in research and innovation. Both the government and private sector need to play an active role in this endeavour and the government will provide funding support to … Read more
[ . BEIJING: Pakistan’s export of tools, implements and cutlery made of base metals to China saw a modest but steady rise of 2% in the first nine months of 2025, totaling $5.67 million compared with $5.56 million during the same period of last year, customs data shows. A closer look at the data shows … Read more
LUCCA, ITALY: As Netflix’s flagship sci-fi phenomenon ‘Stranger Things’ heads toward its much-anticipated conclusion, creators Matt and Ross Duffer have promised an epic, emotional send-off that will close one of television’s most successful sagas. Speaking at the Lucca Comics & Games convention in Italy, the duo described the upcoming fifth season as their biggest and … Read more
MTV has officially cancelled Rob Dyrdek's long-running viral clip show 'Ridiculousness' after 14 years and an astonishing 46 seasons, bringing an end to one of the most persistent fixtures in modern cable television. Launched in August 2011, the series became a defining part of MTV's identity, offering comedic commentary on viral videos, internet fails, and … Read more
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain denounced the attack and advised people in the area to “follow the advice of the police.”
KARACHI: Masterchef Pakistan has made a comeback after an 11-year break. The new season of the show promises to be bigger and better, featuring a revamped format and high production quality that aligns with global standards. The show has a new panel of judges that features chef maestro Saadat Siddiqi, baking expert Mahwish Aziz and … Read more
ACP’s World Culture Festival kicks off in Karachi with a call for peace and cultural exchange. Photos: Express KARACHI: The World Culture Festival 2025 kicked off at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi on Friday, and from the first note, it felt like the city was hosting the world. Bringing together artists from 141 … Read more
Accusing Nigeria of not doing enough to protect Christians from violence, President Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to prepare for action.
. LAHORE: The Faisalabad-Khanewal rail section, which had been closed due to recent flooding, has been partially restored, with freight services now permitted to operate on a limited basis. According to railway officials, the Darkhana-Abdul Hakim section has been reopened exclusively for freight trains. Initially, a locomotive (AGE-30) will make three to four trial runs … Read more
. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to strictly enforce a ban on wall chalking across the province. During a briefing, she vowed to rid the province of rampant encroachments and ensure clean walls. The relevant authorities stated that a beautification plan will … Read more
