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Exhibition features over 60 women artists whose work highlights themes through powerful art KARACHI: A three-day art exhibition titled Feminist Charisma VI is underway in Karachi, bringing together more than 60 women artists who are using their work to highlight themes of identity, empowerment and social realities. Curated by Samina Mumtaz, the exhibition marks the … Read more
[ KARACHI: The business community has delivered a measured response to the government’s proposed overhaul of industrial electricity pricing, welcoming the intent but warning that deeper structural issues remain unaddressed. Reacting to the development, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) described the proposal as a step in the right direction but stressed that … Read more
Anutin says the new government will move quickly to deliver a policy statement to parliament so it can begin its work Thailand’s newly elected Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul looks on during a press conference at the Bhumjaithai party headquarters after a royal endorsement ceremony, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 20, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Thai Prime Minister … Read more
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[ FPCCI warns EU trade status underpins jobs, competitiveness, access to key export market LAHORE: Business leaders have warned that the possible withdrawal of Pakistan’s GSP+ status could result in annual export losses of up to $9 billion and severely impact the country’s competitiveness in European markets. Addressing a press conference at the Federation of … Read more
Officials say relevant authorities are responding to fire incidents from intercepting a ballistic missile Smoke billows from Zayed port after an Iranian attack, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. Picture taken with phone. PHOTO: REUTERS Five people were injured, and two fires broke out … Read more
In ‘Fury on the Shortwave’, Khalid Hassan portrays fragile boundary between war, consequences KARACHI: In a stark and unsettling cinematic reflection on conflict’s unseen consequences, filmmaker Khalid Hassan Khan’s latest short ‘Fury on the Shortwave’ turns its gaze away from battlefields towards the quieter, more insidious toll of war on the human psyche and survival. … Read more
[ KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losses on Friday, dropping 1,200 points to close slightly above 151,700, as late-session selling wiped out early gains amid investor concerns over escalating Middle East tensions and their potential impact on global energy prices and inflation. The market remained range bound … Read more
Interior minister said zero-tolerance policy against corruption would be adopted in line with prime minister’s vision Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Saturday. — SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday visited the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) headquarters in Islamabad and reviewed progress on ongoing infrastructure improvement projects. During … Read more
Plaintiffs’ lawyers, who won $365m from JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank, call deal best option for victims Millions of pages on Epstein, along with photos and videos, have been published by US authorities since Trump took office in January 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Bank of America agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought … Read more
