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Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: An opposition parties’ alliance — the Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) — has demanded an independent investigation into the alleged rigging in the February 8, 2024 general elections. The alliance has also called for an immediate appointment of an impartial chief election commissioner, and the holding of free and fair … Read more
Proposals that emerged in recent negotiations with the United States were “rather unconstructive,” a Kremlin official said on Sunday.
[ While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living KARACHI: Inflation in Pakistan has shown notable moderation in the early months of FY26, offering policymakers a degree of relief after several years of severe price instability. According to official data, headline inflation has remained within the State Bank of Pakistan’s … Read more
[ Trade between the two nations has declined from $11.2 million in 2022-23 to $5.18 million in 2024-25. Leghari stressed the need to reverse this trend.. photo: file KARACHI: The debate on the economic structure and its consequences for the balance-of-payments crisis has become ever more prevalent as imports start increasing, subsequently leading to a … Read more
Comedian Dave Chappelle surprised fans with the sudden release of a new stand-up special on Netflix, catching viewers off guard with an unexpected debut that followed a high-profile boxing event. Chappelle himself announced the release during the broadcast, telling audiences that the special would be available to stream later that same night, demonstrating his continued … Read more
. The 15th European Union-Pakistan Joint Commission meeting in Brussels. Photo: APP BRUSSELS: The 15th European Union-Pakistan Joint Commission in its meeting in Brussels reviewed political and economic developments in the EU and Pakistan and discussed in depth bilateral cooperation in different fields. The commission discussed the issues of democracy, governance, human rights, trade and … Read more
[ Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage A man prepares his Tesla Roadster electric car at he world’s biggest electric vehicle rally, the WAVE Trophy, in Zurich, Switzerland. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: On December 16, the European Union (EU) dropped its plan to ban new combustion-engine cars by 2035, making this … Read more
[ Global focus is on the Chinese currency, sparking debate over whether it is overvalued or undervalued Foreign exchange reserves have started increasing on the back of recent loans by the AIIB, World Bank, and ADB. The reserves stand over $8.2 billion, and the IMF board is also expected to approve a $700 million tranche … Read more
LONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are revamping their charitable organisation as part of an effort to expand the couple’s global philanthropic work, their spokesperson has said, marking the latest evolution of the foundation they established after stepping back from royal duties. Shortly after leaving their official roles and relocating to the United … Read more
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies KARACHI: Despite recent stabilisation efforts, Pakistan’s economic outlook remains constrained by a persistent structural weakness: limited and narrowly based exports. For an economy of over 250 million people, reliance on remittances and episodic capital inflows cannot substitute for … Read more