In Trump’s Shadow, India and the European Union Expand Trade Ties
[After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the two sides struck a far-reaching agreement that officials called “the mother of all trade deals.”
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France moves to ban social media for users under 15
Attal says ban on new accounts could begin this fall, existing underage accounts facing deactivation by year’s end France’s President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a G20 Leaders’ Summit plenary session at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025. Photo: AFP The National Assembly, France’s lower house of parliament, on Monday approved the … Read more
Railways sets up one-window facility for investors
[ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Monday inaugurated a Business Facilitation Centre at Pakistan Railways Headquarters in Lahore, aimed at improving freight, logistics and commercial operations through a one-window facilitation mechanism. According to an official statement, the minister said the centre had been established to ensure faster decision-making, greater convenience and … Read more
Punjab prohibits kites with religious, political imagery ahead of Basant
Move comes amid reports that kites bearing number 804 being prepared for the festival LAHORE: The Punjab government imposed a province-wide ban on the manufacturing, sale, transport, and use of kites bearing images of religious scriptures, religious places, individuals, national flags, or political party flags, citing security and public order concerns ahead of Basant 2026. … Read more
KE exits Al Jomaih Power lawsuit
[ SECP directive and ongoing court stay continue to bar changes to board composition ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) Limited has disclosed that it is no longer a party to a key legal case following the withdrawal of claims by Al Jomaih Power Limited and other plaintiffs, and the dismissal of all related proceedings by a Karachi … Read more
China and India cut power emissions as renewables expand
A cooling tower and chimneys are seen at a thermal power plant in Beijing, China, November 3, 2018. REUTERS Power sector emissions in China and India fell simultaneously for the first time in more than five decades in 2025, as rapid expansion of clean energy met rising electricity demand, according to a report by the … Read more
Gold surges past Rs532,000 on global rally
[ At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged to another historic high above Rs532,000 on Monday, mirroring a powerful rally in international markets where bullion climbed above $5,100 per ounce, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions and currency volatility. In the … Read more
The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know
Landmark trials beginning this week will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says
Modi hails agreement after years of talks as both sides seek alternatives to US-led trade ties European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Feb 28, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS India and the … Read more
Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans
ONE Data report finds debt payments now exceed fresh financing for many low-income countries A picture showing $100 bills. SOURCE: REUTERS China’s role as a leading financier to developing nations has shifted over the past decade, with new loans to poorer countries falling sharply while debt repayments continue to rise, according to analysis released by … Read more