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War shakes global luxury market

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Major luxury stocks have fallen 15% or more since the Iran war started a month ago, and sales in the increasingly important Middle East market could drop by half, international media outlet CNBC reported on its website on Friday. Quoting market analysts, the report revealed that shares of major fashion brands LVMH and Hermes were … Read more

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz urge nationwide participation in Earth Hour

Observe annually on last Saturday of March, Earth Hour is marked symbolically by switching off non-essential lights A view of lights shut off at the PM Office last year in observance of the International Earth Hour. PHOTO: FILE President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday urged the nation to actively participate … Read more

Karachi’s ‘Feminist Charisma VI’ celebrates women’s voices

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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

Tariff plan ‘insufficient’ without base cuts

[ 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

Thailand will have new government next week, PM says

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

GSP+ loss may cost $9b exports

[ 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

Five injured in Abu Dhabi after missile intercepted near KEZAD, authorities say

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