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[ . Minister of State for Finance Ali Pervaiz Malik. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday discussed cooperation in the minerals and energy sectors with Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, with a focus on participation in the upcoming Future Minerals Forum in … Read more
[ The new flat 15% CGT rate for filers and 20% for non-filers will be applicable to only those shares that are bought and sold on and after July 1, 2017. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistan equities extended their bullish run at the start of 2026, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging 1.52% on Friday to … Read more
Our reporter sends a dispatch from the icebreaker Araon, currently on its way to Antarctica, about the scientists, their work and how he’s battling seasickness.
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Friday inaugurated speed breeding facilities for wheat and pulses at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad, a move aimed at accelerating crop improvement and addressing food security challenges, according to an official statement. The speed breeding technology enables crops to … Read more
They welcomed 2026 together and shared a photo from a New Year’s Eve outing in the bustling city Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves. Photo: file NEW YORK: Keanu Reeves and his longtime partner Alexandra Grant marked the start of 2026 with a New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City, sharing a glimpse of the … Read more
. RAWALPINDI: By the end of 2025, basic food items like whole wheat roti, white flour roti, naan, paratha and even cups of tea reached new heights of expenses at tandoors, carts and small hotels in the twin cities which are frequented by poor people in the hopes of finding affordable food. The labourers who … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has called for urgent reforms in the fisheries sector, saying reliable energy supply and lower input costs are critical to boosting exports and generating sustainable revenue. Speaking at a meeting, the minister said persistent electricity shortages and high energy prices were constraining production and … Read more
new video loaded: Behind the Scenes With Our Photographer “I have a lot of gear.” Our photographer Chang W. Lee describes how he plans to capture the journey to Antarctica from every angle, including from a long-range drone and a sound-triggered camera designed to capture a calving glacier. By Chang W. Lee, Raymond Zhong, Christina … Read more
Back in 2020, she said she was not going to support Trump but now, five years later, she’s singing the praises The rapper is now effusive in her praise for Trump and calls him ‘handsome’ and ‘dashing’. Photo: file LOS ANGELES: The rapper was effusive in her praise for Trump during an interview this weekend … Read more
. Duffer brothers. Photo: file NEW YORK: Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of Stranger Things, addressed the backlash following the penultimate episode of the series, which dropped on Netflix on Christmas Day. The episode, titled “The Bridge,” features Will Byers, played by Noah Schnapp, coming out as gay to his friends before confronting Vecna. The … Read more