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[ ISLAMABAD: The marine fisheries sector posted a strong growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025-26, with seafood exports rising to 122,629.11 metric tons valued at $253.24 million. Commenting on the data released by the Marine Fisheries Department, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Friday that the performance … Read more
. Reza Pahlavi, the last heir apparent to the defunct throne of the Imperial State of Iran and the current head of the exiled House of Pahlavi speaks during an interview with Reuters in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON: The son of Iran’s late shah said Friday he was confident that mass … Read more
Accolade is awarded to filmmakers whose work has had a lasting impact on the art of film Guillermo del Toro. Photo: file Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to be honored by the British film critic community, having been named the 2026 recipient of the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film at the … Read more
Islamabad-based mission says Washington wants new immigrants do not use public assistance ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy in Islamabad said on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio instituted the pause on the issuance of immigration visa to ensure that the new immigrants were vetted “to the maximum degree” and that they will not use public … Read more
[ . ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Friday said agriculture remained a major component of Pakistan’s trade as the country witnessed a significant surge in agricultural exports last year, with exports increasing by around $3 to $3.5 billion compared to the previous year. Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Ms Aliya … Read more
[ Think tank urges clean lending, risk coverage to expand bank credit to small businesses ISLAMABAD: A think tank has proposed that the government introduce generous exposure limits of up to Rs500 million for medium enterprises (ME) and Rs100 million for small enterprises (SE), allowing banks to finance growing SMEs without regulatory caps. Under the … Read more
Two women had claimed they suffered inappropriate behaviour while working at singer’s properties Julio Iglesias. Photo: file MADRID, SPAIN: Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of sexual abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case that has dominated headlines. “I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected … Read more
[ Gold and rupee trade. KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday injected substantial liquidity of around Rs12.8 trillion into the banking system through both conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations (OMOs). According to official results, the central bank conducted a conventional OMO (reverse repo purchase) on January 16, 2026, injecting a total … Read more
RLNG. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has slashed prices of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) up to 5.3% effective from January 1, 2026. The revised tariffs will apply to consumers of both transmission and distribution segments of the two state-owned gas utilities. Ogra took the decision in line with the … Read more
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s announcement comes after days of deadly clashes between government and Kurdish forces that have underscored the difficulty he faces in uniting the country.