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[ Seminar highlights online export tools, streamlined documentation for small traders and industries HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Alibaba.com, organised an awareness seminar on Saturday at the Chamber Secretariat. The event aimed at facilitating traders and industrialists through a unified digital … Read more
[ They will be joining more than 700 entrepreneurs from around the world. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Saturday organised Google Cloud DevFest 2025, aimed at promoting IT development and tech-driven entrepreneurship across the country. Addressing the event, the Senior Vice President of ICCI said that technology, innovation … Read more
. Beloved actor Dick Van Dyke turned 100 on Saturday. The centennial marks not just a personal achievement but also a celebration of one of the most enduring and versatile careers in American entertainment. Over six decades, Van Dyke has become a cultural icon, leaving an indelible mark on television, film, and stage, and earning … Read more
. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan continues to face serious challenges posed by illicit trade and unlawful activities in the tobacco sector. The unchecked movement, storage and use of non-duty-paid un-manufactured tobacco remain a major source of Federal Excise Duty evasion. According to an official statement issued on Saturday, the prime minister has issued categorical directions to curb … Read more
[ Aurangzeb cites IMF-driven reforms as businesses warn of crippling energy costs and collapsing investment LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said that sustained, meaningful dialogue between the government and the business community is essential for finding workable economic solutions, stressing that engagement limited only to the annual budget cycle cannot address … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia 2” is on track to surpass $1 billion at the global box office, the company said on Friday, as the sequel continues its strong run in international markets. The film, which revisits the bustling animal metropolis of “Zootopia,” features returning characters Judy Hopps, a rabbit police officer voiced by Ginnifer … Read more
The event brought together creators across entertainment, sports, food, and learning for training sessions TikTok has hosted its first-ever Creator Day in Pakistan, marking a significant step in the platform’s efforts to support and strengthen the country’s growing digital creator ecosystem. The event brought together content creators from across Pakistan for a day-long programme focused … Read more
. KARACHI: Families, local residents, and fishermen leaders in Ibrahim Hyderi staged a protest against the detention of 11 Pakistani fishermen by the Indian Coast Guard. The arrested fishermen, all from a single family in Rehri Goth, were reportedly fishing in deep waters when apprehended. During the demonstration, Kamal Shah, president of Coastal Media, condemned … Read more
The strike on a United Nations base in the southern Kordofan region was the deadliest single episode for the body’s personnel in Sudan’s civil war.
Sharjeel Memon calls Indian film part of broader conspiracy, says Lyari is not violence but culture, peace and talent The Sindh government has announced the release of a new film, ‘Mera Lyari’, as a counter to the Indian movie ‘Dhurandhar’, which has drawn criticism for its negative portrayal of Pakistan and Lyari area. Senior Provincial … Read more