In Russia’s Former Capital, Restoring the Past to Survive the Present
With political activism off-limits, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in the “politics of small deeds,” repairing and cleaning architectural treasures.
Month: March 2026
PM clears plan to abolish super tax
[ Tax cut. Design: Ibrahim Yahya ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given a go-ahead to seek the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s consent for abolishing the super tax and reducing the income tax rate for salaried persons by 5%, in a move that provides some solace to overly taxed segments of society. The premier on … Read more
NO WAY HOME
PUBLISHED March 08, 2026 DOHA: The onset of Ramadan brings a certain joy — families gather for iftar, and evenings stretch into outings and time with loved ones. But since the conflict in Iran began, a pall of grief has spread across much of the Middle East. Missiles fired from Iran in retaliation have left … Read more
Fuel price hike deepens household anxiety
[ Rs55/litre surge in petrol, diesel expected to push transport, food and production costs higher Petrol rush. Photo: file LAHORE: The latest increase in petroleum prices has once again placed Pakistani household budgets under pressure, highlighting the fragile nature of economic stability in a country that relies heavily on imported fuel and gas. Petrol is … Read more
Who is the women’s day for?
By HAMMAD SARFRAZ/Musfira Khurshid | Design by: Ibrahim Yahya PUBLISHED March 08, 2026 KARACHI: Over time, billboards across major cities have begun to use the language of empowerment, celebrating the “strong woman,” the “empowered leader,” the “girl boss,” especially closer to special occasions such as International Women’s Day. In that brief passing moment, a one-off … Read more
PM Shehbaz orders austerity measures
PM emphasized that the proposed strategy should ensure that the burden on the public remains minimal Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaking at the opening ceremony of Indus AI week in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN ISLAMABAD: In a back-to-back meetings, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the ministries concerned to prepare a comprehensive plan based … Read more
Trump Maintains That U.S. Has Ample Weapons as Iran War Depletes Stocks
After meeting with defense contractors at the White House, President Trump said the companies were all committed to increasing production.
‘100% local’ EV production begins
[ Major US automakers have announced large investments in EV development to keep pace with electric-car pioneer; Tesla Inc. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: For the first time in Pakistan’s 77-year history, the production process of a “Made in Pakistan” car built entirely with 100% locally manufactured parts has begun. This was stated by Engineering Development Board … Read more
Can we say senior UN official? he is the head of an agency
Can we say senior UN official? he is the head of an agency
Oil industry rejects ‘profit’ claims
[ ISLAMABAD: The oil industry has ruled out making money through old inventory following a massive increase in prices of petrol and diesel. Industry officials said that the assumption that companies were making a massive “inventory profit” was based on a misunderstanding of how fuel pricing and inventory actually worked in Pakistan. Fuel prices are … Read more
