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[ Both sides to begin new round of discussions; GSP monitoring mission to arrive soon ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, while welcoming the new Netherlands ambassador, has stated that there is immense room for diversification of bilateral trade. “There is huge potential to enhance exports of agricultural and food products from Pakistan. … Read more
Surreal self-portrait sells for unprecedented price, cementing her place among the most celebrated women artists Bed of Dreams. Photo: file A surreal self-portrait by iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million, smashing the auction record for any work by a female artist. The 1940 painting, El sueno (La cama) — or ‘The Dream … Read more
. AFP November 23, 2025 Less than a minute read A person holds a test tube labelled “Bird Flu”, in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo WASHINGTON: A resident of Washington state has died after contracting a rare strain of bird flu previously only reported in animals, state health officials said — … Read more
[SitusAMC, a technology vendor for real estate lenders, holds sensitive personal information on the clients of hundreds of its banking customers, including JPMorgan Chase.
European leaders. Photo: Courtersy — DW JOHANNESBURG/KYIV: European and other Western leaders said on Saturday a US peace plan was a basis for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine but needed “additional work”, part of Western efforts to eke out a better deal for Kyiv before a Thursday deadline. Meeting on the sidelines of … Read more
[ A logo of watchmaker Rolex adorns a building on Grendel Street during a rainy day at Schwanenplatz in Lucerne, Switzerland (via: Reuters) GENEVA: Switzerland’s financial market regulator warned on Saturday of growing risks in the housing market, saying banks were stretching mortgage lending criteria as property prices continue to climb. “The risk in the … Read more
new system: The European Broadcasting Union said that the number of votes each viewer can cast will be halved from 20 to 10 to prevent distorted voting outcomes. Photo: agencies GENEVA: Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced sweeping changes to the competition’s voting system on Friday, setting out what they described as a necessary … Read more
Federal Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Saturday dismissed speculation that the government was preparing the 28th constitutional amendment, saying that no such proposal was currently under consideration. He clarified that the only scenario in which the amendment may be introduced is if political consensus emerged over provisions that the government had originally intended to … Read more
. Tunisians demonstrate against their president’s regime in Tunis on November 22, 2025. Photo: AFP TUNIS: Thousands of Tunisians gathered on Saturday in the capital to protest against the jailing of government critics, the curtailing of liberties and economic conditions in the North African country. At least 2,000 people, including activists and political party members, … Read more
[ For the week, major indexes post losses amid concerns over lofty tech valuations Reuters November 23, 2025 Less than a minute read A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, US, July 19, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK: US stocks rallied … Read more
