Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World
With new outages and blockages, President Vladimir V. Putin is taking his boldest steps yet to control Russians’ communications.
Month: March 2026
A Cat-and-Mouse Game of Russian Internet Restrictions and Evasion
As the Kremlin spends heavily on censorship technology, Russians are scrambling to find new ways to circumvent the limits.
IMF seeks Rs15.6tr tax target
[ The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested a Rs15.6 trillion new tax target and the withdrawal of sales tax exemptions on fuel and newly constructed homes, but the … Read more
Edward Russo Says Donald Trump Is an ‘Environmental Hero’
Edward Russo, the only member of a White House task force, thinks the president doesn’t get enough credit for conservation at his golf courses, among other things.
First Canadian Astronaut Will Travel to the Moon Amid Fraying U.S.-Canada Relations
Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries is fraying.
Zayn Malik honours Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in upcoming album ‘Konnakol’
Singer reveals he has named a track after qawwal legend as he prepares to release experimental new album on April 17 Zayn was featured on Tu Hai Kahan by AUR last year. Photo: File In a recent appearance on the Track Star Podcast, Zayn Malik shared an unexpected insight into his forthcoming album ‘Konnakol’. The … Read more
Fresh Food Distributors Add Surcharges as Fuel Costs Rise
[Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.
PSX recovers strongly as KSE-100 gains over 1,800 points at midday
Buying across key sectors, positive signals from US lift benchmark index past 148,700 KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong recovery on Tuesday, with buying momentum returning as trading remained underway around midday. As of approximately 12:29pm, the benchmark KSE-100 index was hovering near 148,700, posting a gain of over 1,821.49 points, or … Read more
New oil pricing formula opposed
[ Industry players caution abrupt policy changes will severely disrupt supply chain An oil platform located in sea. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: An emerging tussle in power corridors is likely to push the country towards a fuel crisis at a time when the government is struggling to manage supplies and stave off disruption threatened by the … Read more
2 large Chinese container ships transit Strait of Hormuz in 2nd attempt amid Mideast conflict
Transit marks first ‘confirmed crossing by major carrier since start of conflict,’ according to MarineTraffic A shipping tanker at sea. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Two large container vessels operated by the Chinese shipping giant Cosco transited through the Strait of Hormuz after aborting an initial crossing attempt on Friday amid the Middle East conflict, according to … Read more
