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China, Pakistan step up TVET cooperation

[ . Students stitch clothes in a class at Punjab Vocational Training Council. PHOTO COURTESY: TVET RSP BEIJING: Chinese and Pakistani institutions have signed a batch of agreements for cooperation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) at the China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education. Eight Chinese vocational colleges from provinces including … Read more

Karachi takes centre stage in global cultural celebration

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Artists from five continents start arriving for 38-day journey of film, dance, and music KARACHI: Delegates from Kosovo, Sweden, Argentina, Bangladesh, and the dance troupe ‘Street Dancers Congo’ have arrived in Karachi, while artists from up to 20 other countries are on their way for the World Culture Festival (WCF), being hosted by the Arts … Read more

PSX suffers deep losses, falls over 1,700 points

A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp downturn on Thursday as the benchmark index extended its losing streak amid heightened volatility, … Read more

Ghee, oil industry demands Rs6.5b in outstanding dues

[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has urged the government to ensure the immediate payment of Rs6.5 billion owed by the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to ghee and cooking oil manufacturers. According to the association, the dues have been pending for over a year despite repeated reminders, causing financial strain for the industry. … Read more

SBP reserves inch up $16m to $14.47b

[ Delay in loans will not adversely affect Pakistan’s external sector position in the short term due to $16 billion in gross foreign exchange reserves. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves increased by $16 million during the week ended October 24, 2025, reaching $14.471 billion, the central bank reported … Read more

Falak Shabir champions creative freedom

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Falak Shabir. photo:file Singer Falak Shabir has thrown his weight behind emerging musicians, offering unconditional permission for contestants of the musical reality show ‘Pakistan Idol’ to perform his songs — a gesture seen as a symbolic stand for creative freedom in the country’s entertainment industry. The announcement followed veteran singer Sajjad Ali’s public criticism of the … Read more

Visa issues discussed with Oman

. ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Oman’s Royal Minister, General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, in Muscat on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The two leaders reviewed the state of Pakistan-Oman relations, with a particular focus on addressing visa-related challenges faced by Pakistani nationals living and working in … Read more