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Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties

Former president tells lawmakers he broke ties before disgraced billionaire’s conviction Former US President Bill Clinton, criticized Trump over cabinet formation. Courtesy: AFP CHAPPAQUA, UNITED STATES: Former US president Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing at a Congressional panel on Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump’s … Read more

Islamic interbank activity hits Rs151b in Feb

[ KARACHI: In a significant show of liquidity movement within the Shariah-compliant financial sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported total money market placements in Islamic modes worth Rs151.43 billion (realised amount) for February 26, 2026. The data, released by the Domestic Markets & Monetary Management Department, highlighted robust inter-bank appetite, particularly through Musharka … Read more

Influx of Chinese EVs worries local auto industry

[ While affordable electric mobility is welcome, unchecked imports may hurt manufacturers, say experts Shanghai Auto Show opens with bold message as China leads global electric vehicle race. PHOTO: SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW LAHORE: The sudden influx of Chinese electric vehicles in the Pakistani auto market has raised alarm bells among industry stakeholders as they believe … Read more

IAEA schedules Iran ‘technical’ talks on March 2

VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog on Friday confirmed technical discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme would take place next week, according to a confidential report seen by AFP Friday. The latest reports, to be discussed at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) board of governors’ meeting next week, come as the United States threatened strikes on … Read more

PM to visit Russia on March 3-5, RIA says

. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the federal cabinet on February 4, 2026. SCREENGRAB MOSCOW: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif plans a visit to Russia on March 3-5, Russian state news agency RIA reported, citing a Pakistani official. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the visit was being prepared. State news agency RIA said it would happen … Read more

Govt pushes potato exports to clear surplus stocks

[ ISLAMABAD: The federal government has moved to accelerate potato exports to manage surplus stocks and prevent distress sales by farmers, as freight and logistics challenges continue to hamper shipments. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the second meeting of the Committee on Potato Export to review production levels, … Read more

Trump says force remains option

. Reuters February 28, 2026 Less than a minute read US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC, US, February 20, 2026. Photo: Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump … Read more

Rs221b given under youth loan

[ BAD LOANS: Non-performing loans (NPLs) have become a growing concern, further complicating the banking sector’s efforts to expand credit. photo: file ISLAMABAD: An amount of Rs221 billion has been disbursed Under the Prime Minister’s Youth Business & Agriculture Loan Scheme while the banking sector has provided overall SME financing of Rs882.4 billion to 302,922 … Read more

Fashion industry’s darker side emerges during Milan Fashion Week

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Discovery of employees working in sweatshop conditions at manufacturing sites casts shadow over event MILAN, ITALY: Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod’s fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company — and country — is renowned. But despite that display of handcraft, there has … Read more