Smithsonian Returns Three Khmer Artifacts Thought Looted to Cambodia
Museum and Cambodian officials said they jointly investigated the provenance of the objects and found sufficient evidence to suggest they had been stolen.
Month: December 2025
Nawaz urges early NFC allocations for G-B, AJK
PML-N supremo says party tickets must be awarded strictly on merit for upcoming AJK elections scheduled for Jan 24 Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif speaks to party leaders in Lahore on Friday, Dec 12, 2025. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has urged the federal government to … Read more
Kazakhstan joined Abraham Accords in effort to stabilize situation in Middle East: President
Tokayev backs creation of a sovereign Palestinian state at peace and trust forum in Turkmenistan Kazakhstan, which already has long held diplomatic ties with Israel and recognized the country in 1992, confirmed joining the Abraham Accords in November. PHOTO: ANADOLU Kazakhstan joined Abraham Accords to make an effort in stabilizing the situation in the Middle … Read more
Businesses Are Cashing In on Trump’s Tax Cuts
[Corporate tax revenue has quickly dipped since Republicans passed tax cuts this summer. But economists think these tax breaks might be worth it.
Tate Museums Are in Choppy Waters. Now, Their Director Is Leaving.
Maria Balshaw, the director of the British museum group that includes Tate Modern and Tate Britain, is stepping down next spring after nine years in the role.
One musician, many worlds
Walking on stage with what looked like a small museum of world traditions, Portuguese multi-instrumentalist Ricardo Passos delivered a sweeping, soul-stirring performance that transported audiences far beyond the city's cultural heart. Ricardo Passos arrived in Pakistan carrying not just a collection of instruments but a lifetime of wandering curiosity, and his brief journey through Karachi … Read more
Pakistan Army clinch women’s softball gold at National Games
Pakistan Army Women’s Softball Team posing with the trophy. The women’s softball event at the 35th National Games 2025 concluded with a gripping final in Karachi, where Pakistan Army defeated WAPDA 9–6 to secure the gold medal after an intense seven-inning contest. Both sides displayed exceptional skill and competitiveness, but Army’s early dominance and sustained … Read more
Joanna Trollope, Popular British Author, Dies at 82
Her books, many of which were best sellers, often described empty marriages, love affairs (with tasteful sex) and heroic clergymen.
Petroleum prices expected to fall by Rs12 per litre
Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to see a significant reduction of up to Rs12 per litre from December 16, according to official sources. The relevant departments have completed initial calculations, and the proposal is now awaiting formal approval. Under the proposed adjustments, petrol is expected to become cheaper by 36 paisas per litre, while … Read more
Cooling Labor Market and Elevated Inflation Stoke Fed Divisions on Rate Cuts
[Fed officials explained their opposition to the central bank’s decision this week to cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.