For Once, the Oscars Got a Lot Right (Even the In Memoriam Segment)
The ceremony figured out how to celebrate movies and the people who make them. It even understood Robert Redford’s place in American cinema.
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Gold prices in Pakistan Today
At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold and silver prices increased in both international and domestic markets after a four-day gap on Tuesday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $10 per ounce to reach $5,010. In the local market, the price of … Read more
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RDA expanded to foreign investors
[ Over 900,000 Roshan Digital Accounts opened with $12b inflows as government widens investment base The federal government has recently offered very high interest rate to overseas Pakistanis on their investments in digital accounts. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to expand the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) framework to allow foreign nationals, companies and … Read more
Google in talks with China’s Envicool, others to buy data centre cooling systems, sources say
Visit by the team from Google’s Taiwan operations this month reflects the tight supply of parts for such systems Alphabet’s dominant advertising business has remained largely resilient despite economic uncertainty and intense competition. PHOTO: AFP Alphabet’s Google is in talks with Envicool and other Chinese firms about buying liquid cooling equipment for data centres, according … Read more
Drones, rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say
Iraqi sources describe the attack as the most intense since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran Smoke and fire rise during reported drone and rocket strikes at the U.S. embassy, according to Iraqi security sources, in Baghdad, Iraq, in this still image obtained from a social media video released on March 17, 2026. … Read more
IMF rejects relief on CPPs gas levy
[ Fund refuses to freeze 15% levy or exempt efficient industrial plants despite request The government has agreed to the need for a mini-budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end-December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s requests to freeze the 15% additional gas … Read more
‘One Battle’ is the toast of Tinseltown on Oscar night
Film wins six awards including coveted ‘Best Picture’ prize, ‘Sinners’ bags four in finale to highly competitive a HOLLYWOOD/ US: ‘One Battle After Another’ triumphed at the Oscars on Sunday, winning six awards, including the coveted best picture statuette, besting “Sinners” in a thrilling finale to one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent … Read more
CTD identifies fourth BLA terrorist killed in Karachi encounter as key commander
Official says suspect led Bolan “Fatah Squad”, linked to 50 killings and Jaffar Express attack Suhail Baloch was involved in multiple attacks that killed more than 50 security personnel and civilians. PHOTO: CTD KARACHI: Authorities have identified a fourth terrorist killed last month in an encounter between the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and banned Balochistan Liberation … Read more
Trump seeks to delay meeting with China’s Xi by ‘a month or so’
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025 PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Monday said he is seeking to delay a highly anticipated … Read more