[ BoI minister reviews SEZ progress at FIEDMC, industry flags logistics and investment issues FAISALABAD: Over 150 industries in Faisalabad have shut down due to security concerns and policy-related issues, leading to unemployment for nearly 150,000 workers, representatives of the business community told Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh during his visit … Read more

A US military officer walks towards a US Air Force plane at Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, September 4, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: The US has announced a major multi-day military exercise in the Middle East, sharply escalating tensions with Iran as Washington and Tehran confront each other after widespread anti-government protests that have … Read more

[ Delegation cites digital ecosystem, skilled workforce during meeting with IT minister 24 revenue estates digitised in capital to stop fraud practices. Photo file ISLAMABAD: A Chinese technology delegation has expressed interest in exploring long-term partnerships and investment opportunities in Pakistan’s information technology sector, citing the country’s expanding digital ecosystem and the availability of skilled … Read more

[ Shares of 340 companies were traded. At the end of the day, 93 stocks closed higher, 233 declined and 14 remained unchanged. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Macroeconomic uncertainty continued to weigh on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday as the market remained volatile after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), contrary to expectations, left … Read more

NEW YORK: Rapper Kanye West on Monday denied being a Nazi and expressed regret over his antisemitic rants, blaming such behavior — which included recording a song that celebrates Hitler — on his bipolar disorder. The disgraced 48-year-old music star, who has lost fans and business deals in recent years because of his racist or antisemitic … Read more

[ At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan eased Rs1,500 on Tuesday, diverging from a powerful rally in international markets where bullion surged beyond the historic $5,000 per ounce threshold, driven by intensifying economic and geopolitical uncertainty and sustained safe-haven demand. In the domestic … Read more

[ Completion to unlock $1b tranche; public, salary, and industry relief tops agenda ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission is set to visit Pakistan next month to negotiate the third economic review of the ongoing loan programme. The completion of the third review would unlock the next $1 billion tranche for Pakistan under … Read more

Ceremony kept under wraps to avoid crowds after explosive claims about the Beckhams by their eldest son PARIS, FRANCE: Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris on Monday to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries. The former Spice … Read more