[ Foreign funds would divert their liquidity into buying Pakistan’s stocks. This would merely increases prices of shares and be profitable for those who already hold stocks. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) enjoyed a remarkable turnaround on Friday as the benchmark index staged a powerful recovery of around 5,000 points, crossing once … Read more

Director Linklater says storytelling, narrative, characters are connected to humanity French actors Aubry Dullin and Guillaume Marbeck, US actress Zoey Deutch, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, French producer Michèle Halberstadt, and US filmmaker Richard Linklater attend the premiere of Netflix’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ during The American French Film Festival (TAFFF) at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) … Read more

. Riot police walk by a vandalised campaign poster of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following a post-election protest at the Namanga One-Post Border crossing point between Kenya and Tanzania, October 30, 2025. Photo: AFP NAIROBI: Around 700 people have been killed in three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party said Friday, … Read more

[ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed a review of the possibility of reducing higher rates of income and sales tax to stop capital and human flight, as despite putting the maximum burden, the government suffered a Rs276 billion revenue shortfall in the first four months. In what … Read more

The biography is critical of Prince Andrew. It presents him as arrogant and self-seeking. Photo Courtesy: BBC LONDON: King Charles III’s historic decision to strip his brother Andrew of his royal titles won widespread backing in Britain Friday, but failed to silence calls for further action and greater oversight of the monarchy. The king’s move … Read more

[ HOnda Atlas launches bolder Accord. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is set to resume an inquiry into alleged monopolistic practices of Honda Atlas Cars after the Lahore High Court (LHC) dismissed a petition filed by the auto company against the anti-competition watchdog. Honda Atlas had submitted the petition for halting … Read more

Noel Anderson enjoys a cup of tea at his harp-making workshop. Photo: RTE STRABANE, UNITED KINGDOM: “It’s never too late to start a new hobby,” says Noel Anderson, the 89-year-old Irish harp-maker and one of only a few crafting the intricate instrument — a national symbol of Ireland. A retired wood and metalwork teacher, Anderson … Read more