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Joins a growing list of nations proposing age-based restrictions to protect minors from online harms The move comes as Meta, ByteDance’s TikTok and YouTube face hundreds of lawsuits filed on behalf of children and school districts about the addictive nature of social media. PHOTO: PEXELS An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed … Read more
Reveals she’s making movies in Europe to bypass Trump’s looming tariffs, push creative freedom Kristen Stewart, 35, has made it clear she is reconsidering her long-term future in the US film industry amid the ongoing political and economic pressures under the Trump administration. Speaking to the UK’s The Times, the actress admitted that working freely in … Read more
Work is in full swing at Kachehri Chowk as authorities accelerate the Rs14.5 billion underpass and overhead bridge project, scheduled for completion by May 31, with structural work nearing its final stages. Photo: Express RAWALPINDI: A fresh dispute between the District Bar Association, lawyers, and the administration over the decision to demolish additional chambers and … Read more
As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.
Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at dinner.
[ Private-sector chairman says TCP to act as global trading firm, exit price-setting role KARACHI: The federal government has decided to expand government-to-government (G2G) exports of non-traditional Pakistani products to earn foreign exchange. For the first time, a chairman from the private sector has been appointed to the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP). Following this … Read more
Directed by Brett Ratner, the documentary shows a woman deeply concerned with her appearance who rarely lets us behind her facade.
. E-stamp. PHOTO: estamp.gos.pk HARIPUR: The acquisition of e-stamp papers has become nearly impossible in Haripur, causing severe hardship for the public. Despite a population of approximately 1.3 million across 45 union councils (UCs), only a single e-stamp counter has been established in the district. Citizens report that people begin queueing as early as 6am, … Read more
[ WB delegation welcomed reform agenda, assured practical cooperation in implementing agreed measures The World Bank. Photo: file LAHORE: A delegation of the World Bank met Chairman Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Moazzam Iqbal Sipra to review the move toward a cashless economy and digital initiatives. According to a statement issued on Friday, the chairman said … Read more
[Oil prices consolidated their recent gains and held near six- month highs on Friday, supported by uncertainty over the future relationship or conflict between the US and Iran. Brent crude futures were up 6 cents at $70.77 a barrel by 1727 GMT. The March contract expires later on Friday. US WTI crude fell 71 cents, … Read more
