California twenty-year-old says she was ensnared as a child to increase her use of YouTube, Instagram LOS ANGELES: The plaintiff in a blockbuster social media trial in Los Angeles took the stand Thursday, telling the jury that she could not control her use of YouTube and Instagram as a child. “I was at a young … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: The federal government has moved to accelerate potato exports to manage surplus stocks and prevent distress sales by farmers, as freight and logistics challenges continue to hamper shipments. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the second meeting of the Committee on Potato Export to review production levels, … Read more

. Reuters February 28, 2026 Less than a minute read US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2026. Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump … Read more

[ BAD LOANS: Non-performing loans (NPLs) have become a growing concern, further complicating the banking sector’s efforts to expand credit. photo: file ISLAMABAD: An amount of Rs221 billion has been disbursed Under the Prime Minister’s Youth Business & Agriculture Loan Scheme while the banking sector has provided overall SME financing of Rs882.4 billion to 302,922 … Read more

Discovery of employees working in sweatshop conditions at manufacturing sites casts shadow over event MILAN, ITALY: Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod’s fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company — and country — is renowned. But despite that display of handcraft, there has … Read more

[Pakistan's short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased 4.23% year-on-year in the week ended February 26, 2026, reflecting continued pressure from food staples and energy costs despite recent weekly relief in perishable items. Official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed that the annual SPI inflation was driven by … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: Value-added textile exporters have flagged upfront taxes, high energy tariffs and liquidity constraints as major hurdles to export growth during a consultative session chaired by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan. The meeting, held in hybrid mode at the Ministry of Commerce, was attended by chairmen and representatives of a host of … Read more