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[ Experts highlight potential for $500b intra-D-8 trade, stronger Pakistan-Indonesia cooperation ISLAMABAD: A discussion session on the role and future of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation was held at the National Library of Pakistan. The event, titled “Towards the D-8 Summit: The Relevance of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation Amid Global Challenges,” was … Read more
Debut of Tilly Norwood’s music video shows limits of artificial intelligence in performing arts Just in time for awards season, Hollywood received a reminder of what makes human actors irreplaceable. The AI “actress” Tilly Norwood, created by Dutch performer and producer Eline van der Velden, released a debut single and music video titled ‘Take the … Read more
. HAVANA: Cuba’s communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks were underway with the United States amid intense pressure from President Donald Trump. The Justicia 11J rights group said it had been able to confirm the release of two people jailed for taking part in major … Read more
[ Inflows stand at $241.8m in Feb; gold plunges Rs7,100/tola despite firm global market KARACHI: The Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative continues to show robust momentum, with total inflows reaching $12.17 billion by the end of February 2026. According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the month of February … Read more
President Trump said protesters risk getting shot “right through the head,” a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.
[President Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise $5 billion or more from foreign governments and others for his private equity firm.
. Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Photo: Reuters (file) Some Republicans in Congress have drawn criticism for posting anti-Muslim rhetoric, including comments targeting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor, with one picturing him alongside a photograph of the September 11 attack on the city. On social media, at least four … Read more
The large fee is the latest example of the White House’s inserting itself into corporate deal making in unusual and aggressive ways.
Its debut appearance at premier fashion show showcases Pakistani leather craftsmanship, meets widespread acclaim Pakistani-owned brand FELAÇI shines at Paris Fashion Week. Photo: file London-based brand FELAÇI made its debut at Paris Fashion Week on March 5, bringing the craft of Pakistani leatherwork to an international runway. Rooted in traditional artisan techniques, the collection features … Read more
Govt proposes LNG savings, dividends and fuel levy to clear Rs1.5tr circular debt Gas debt. Design: Mohsin Alam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s consent to retire Rs1.5 trillion worth of gas sector circular debt within three years by using income proceeds of major public sector gas companies, nearly Rs400 billion LNG … Read more