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According to industry projections, sustaining Pakistan’s local mobile industry between 2026 and 2031 could generate foreign exchange savings of more than $2.3 billion while gradually reducing dependence on imports. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s emerging mobile phone manufacturing industry is coming under mounting pressure from a global artificial intelligence (AI)-led technology shift and domestic taxation measures, … Read more
Pole winner Mercedes’ British driver George Russell (L) and teammate Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (2nd Position) celebrate after the qualifying session for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: George Russell bounced back on Friday to claim pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of championship … Read more
Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan says political activity has intensified in AJK ahead of upcoming elections Sardar Attique said the party consulted groups and agreed with Muttahida Ulema Council to jointly field candidates across Azad Kashmir constituencies. PHOTO: APP The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (AJKMC) and the Muttahida Ulema Council Azad Kashmir on Saturday … Read more
Pakistan, China look to deepen trade, technology and strategic cooperation as ties mark 75 years Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan delegation met H.E. Wang Hao, and his delegation, Party Secretary of Zhejiang Province, in Hangzhou on Saturday May 23. PHOTO: Ishaq Dar X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on … Read more
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.
GENEVA: French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday. Switzerland’s biggest-selling newspaper Blick said Prost, 71, sustained a minor head injury during the attack, while one of his sons was forced to open the family safe and the assailants fled with … Read more
Describes detention in international waters, says he faced torture and inhumane treatment after Israel custody Saad Edhi speaks to media upon his arrival at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after being released from Israeli detention. SCREENGRAB Saad Edhi, a prominent human rights activist and son of Edhi Foundation chairman Faisal Edhi, who was part of the … Read more
Analysts suggest that war could make Iran more likely to ramp up efforts to develop a nuclear weapon for defence An Iranian woman walks next to a mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump may have won just about every battle against Iran, but three months … Read more
Talha Anjum opens up on controversy, creativity and the emotional journey behind becoming one of the biggest rap stars In a wide-ranging and candid conversation on a podcast interview, Talha Anjum and producer Jokhay opened up about their creative evolution, personal growth, and the journey of Urdu hip-hop from underground movement to mainstream force. Spanning … Read more
LAS VEGAS: Fred Kerley will compete clean against drug-fuelled athletes at this weekend’s Enhanced Games and still hopes to race in the 2028 Olympics, the suspended former 100m world champion said Friday. Arguably the biggest name at the divisive event in Las Vegas, where doping is permitted, Kerley said he had chosen not to take … Read more