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. LAHORE: PML-N President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, along with his daughter and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, departed for Dubai on Sunday to personally distribute wedding invitations for the upcoming marriage of Junaid Safdar. The father-daughter duo left their residence in Jati Umra earlier in the day and are scheduled to stay … Read more
. Guineans vote. Photo: Reuters CONAKRY: Guineans voted in a presidential election Sunday with Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power four years ago, the clear favourite, and the main opposition leaders barred from standing. By running, the strongman reneged on a pledge not to stand for office and to hand … Read more
. Qassem said that he will choose the head of the Hezbollah very soon. PHOTO: REUTERS BEIRUT: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Sunday said moves to disarm the group in Lebanon are an “Israeli-American plan”, accusing Israel of failing to abide by a ceasefire agreement sealed last year. Under heavy US pressure and fears of … Read more
Marriage whispers around Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail have swirled across social media, fuelled by celebrity chatter and fan speculation, as two of Pakistan’s most recognisable television stars continue to captivate audiences on and off screen. Sajal has built a formidable reputation through acclaimed dramas including ‘O Rangreza’, ‘Gul-e-Rana’, ‘Chup Raho’, ‘Yaqeen Ka Safar’, ‘Ye … Read more
. -Reuters. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire agreed the previous day after weeks of border clashes that have killed dozens. “I want to congratulate both great leaders on their brilliance in coming to this rapid and very fair conclusion,” said Trump, who has … Read more
. Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Photo: Reuters PRISTINA: Voting in Kosovo’s parliamentary elections closed Sunday with exit polls suggesting that caretaker PM Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje (VV) was leading, but short of the overall majority required to break the political deadlock. Kurti’s VV is projected to win 44.1 percent, followed by the Democratic Party of … Read more
[ Compared to the zero tax contribution by the unregistered 95% retailers, the registered and integrated businesses pay about 60% in the shape of sales tax, income tax and super tax. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Walk through any Pakistani bazaar at dusk and you’ll see the country’s real economy at work. Kiryana shops tally credit in … Read more
Provinces receive rising transfers while federation bears debt pressure and stabilisation costs KARACHI: For decades, the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award has been treated as a political taboo – too sensitive to touch, too convenient to exploit, and too dangerous to reform. Each government solemnly acknowledges its structural distortions, only to defer meaningful action in … Read more
[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s economic discourse has long been dominated by familiar concerns: fiscal deficits, balance of payments pressures, and the performance of traditional export sectors such as textiles and agriculture. Yet, beneath these recurring challenges, a structural shift is quietly reshaping the economy. The country’s digital or “net” economy – anchored in IT services, freelancing, … Read more
. KARACHI: Pakistani cinema made decisive inroads on the international stage in 2025, with a clutch of locally produced films collecting significant honours across respected festival platforms, signalling both rising confidence at home and a welcome recognition of creative depth abroad. The most historic milestone came through the feature documentary ‘Moklani – The Last Mohanas’, … Read more