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Trains guns on his jailed political arch nemesis; Describes election win as validation of governance Chairing an important meeting of PML-N senators in Murree, Nawaz Sharif instructed the senators to actively highlight public issues in the Senate. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, stepping out of the shadows to celebrate his party’s commanding victory in … Read more
[ Pakistan has already chalked out a $1.9 billion funding plan to execute the Reko Diq copper and gold mining project. Total project funding has been estimated at $4.297 billion. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and its partners are set to achieve financial close in the next two weeks and secure $3.5 billion in funding for … Read more
The police said that building materials used by the company for the work at Wang Fuk Court may not have been up to fire safety standards. The police did not identify the company or who was arrested.
[ Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider has remarked that the Governor House serves as a facilitation centre for the business community and will continue to provide all possible support to businesses. He said that the lack of trust between the government and the business community must end, … Read more
. The rover, which is named after British scientist Rosalind Franklin, is planned to touch down on the Martian surface in 2030. Photo: AFP BREMEN: NASA has confirmed that it will contribute to Europe’s Martian rover Rosalind Franklin, which is scheduled to launch in 2028 after repeated delays, the European Space Agency said on Wednesday. … Read more
AI shopping. Photo: supersmart NEW YORK: The holiday season has long been a battleground for retailers seeking to capture shoppers’ attention, whether in New York, London, or elsewhere. This year, however, companies are not just chasing human eyes—they are targeting artificial intelligence to reach consumers. Globally, online sales during festive periods are expected to exceed … Read more
. DHAKA: Anti-corruption authorities in Bangladesh have seized about 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of gold worth about $1.3 million from bank lockers belonging to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, officials said on Wednesday. Officials from the Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue said the discovery was made after opening lockers that … Read more
[ Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: In a historic step towards advancing Pakistan’s scientific and technological capabilities, Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has announced the launch of the country’s first-ever public-private genomics joint venture. This initiative aims to strengthen national … Read more
. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday Brussels avoid hitting back at US tariff as it seeks a deal. PHOTO:REUTERS STRASBOURG: Far-right parties are riding high in the European Parliament after teaming up with the mainstream right to get key texts past the finish line — fuelling ambitions to tilt the assembly their way. … Read more
[ Over 90% of metal is traded outside formal channels; dealers are not registered with SECP In 2006-07, a 1 percent withholding tax was imposed on commercial imports of gold in the country. Photo: Express News ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may come under the radar of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to failure to regulate … Read more
