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Pakistan lines up $13b defence export orders

[ War-time credibility fuels defence export push as analysts see shift from marginal arms exporter to emerging supplier Uqab , a Pakistani drone in IDEAS exhibition. PHOTO: EXPRESS TRIBUNE KARACHI: Standing on recently gained credibility following its conflict with India, Pakistan is positioning itself among emerging global defence exporters, as the country lines up potential … Read more

Russia hits Ukraine power plant

Ukrainian firefighters work at the site of a heavily damaged Nova Poshta postal company terminal following an air strike in a village outside of Kharkiv. Photo: AFP KHARKIV: Russia pummelled a power plant early Tuesday as it kept up pressure on Ukraine’s battered energy system, while unidentified drones hit two oil tankers in the Black … Read more

Exports dip 20% despite high inflows

[ LAHORE: While Pakistan celebrates record-breaking remittances that touched $3.59 billion in December 2025, a troubling economic reality lurks beneath the surface. The country’s export sector continues its downward spiral, exposing a dangerous dependency on overseas workers rather than productive economic activity. The contrast has become evident as recent data showed remittances growing by 16.5% … Read more

Gold, silver reach all-time highs

[ At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan climbed to a fresh record for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking a strong rally in global bullion markets as softer US inflation data reinforced expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, while persistent … Read more

Meghan Trainor denies involvement in mom group drama

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She insists she is innocent as speculation grows over her alleged toxic behaviour Meghan Trainor has publicly denied any involvement in the ongoing “toxic mom group” controversy that has sparked widespread online speculation among fans. The drama began after Ashley Tisdale French recently accused members of her private mom group of exhibiting “Mean Girl” behavior, … Read more

ECC approves Rs24 billion grants

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday approved several supplementary grants totalling Rs24 billion, including the additional money for armed forces and Rs10 billion for building Customs posts along the Indus River. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, which took those decisions, also constituted a committee to negotiate a settlement with Asia Petroleum, which is … Read more