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A reveler records a video during the first indoor showcase of electronic music festival ‘The Magic of Tomorrowland’ at the Hero Dome in Shanghai. Photo: AFP SHANGHAI: Tomorrowland made its China debut this weekend, delivering an elaborate indoor spectacle in Shanghai that doubled as a calculated bet on the country’s small yet fast-developing electronic dance … Read more
KARACHI: Two key developments in recent weeks highlight the predicament facing trade policymakers. First, the rising trade deficit is putting pressure on the already fragile external accounts, driven by a surge in imports and weakening export growth. Exports in the first four months of FY26 were 4% lower than in the same period of last … Read more
[ Pakistan stands to benefit from joint ventures in EV components, solar equipment & AI skill development Shanghai Auto Show opens with bold message as China leads global electric vehicle race. PHOTO: SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW KARACHI: China’s economy is showing unmistakable signs of slowing in 2025, and the ripple effects are being felt across Asia. … Read more
About a dozen people were told they face dismissal or discipline for mistakes tied to the deadly Hamas-led attack that set off the war in Gaza.
February album announcement reignites interest in early-2000s pop and sets the stage for a renewed musical chapter Hilary Duff. Photo: file Hilary Duff has officially announced her return to music with a new album titled ‘luck or something’, set for release on February 20, 2026. The singer shared the news across her social media … Read more
. NEBBIUNO, ITALY: In the village of Nebbiuno, perched on the Piedmont hills overlooking Lake Maggiore, Anna Possi has been pulling espressos at Bar Centrale every day since 1958. Celebrating her 101st birthday recently, Possi shows no sign of slowing down, greeting locals and tourists alike with the same precision and warmth that has defined … Read more
[A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who face higher fatality and injury risks on the road, officials said.
Experts believe countering the city’s population crisis requires a comprehensive solution KARACHI: The Sindh government is working on a new master plan for Karachi, titled Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047. While the key features of this plan have not yet been revealed, experts believe that the increasing population pressure on the city poses a major … Read more
. MAILSI: A case of alleged vigilante violence and humiliation has surfaced in Chak 119-WB, where a man was subjected to inhumane treatment after being accused of attempting to assault a woman. Police have registered separate FIRs against both sides and launched parallel investigations into the incident that has sparked widespread outrage on social media. … Read more
With the United States boycotting the summit, other nations sought to strike new deals, and some took a tougher tone with President Trump.
