China Is Trying to Expand Its Social Safety Net. Yet Many Chinese Are Worried.
A move to force employers to pay into benefits for their employees has left people worrying that small businesses will close and jobs will be lost.
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Fahad Mustafa’s Ramazan wardrobe proves that jackets make the man
KARACHI: Be it acting roles or outfits-of-the-day, Fahad Mustafa aces the challenge of bringing something new to the table. Now with Ramazan in full swing, the actor is back to stun his audience with a new ensemble everyday. Though, what stands out across all these garments are the uppers that he tops them off with. … Read more
Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix
NETHERLANDS: After nearly a month off for the summer break, Formula One is back as fans, drivers, and teams descend on the seaside resort of Zandvoort for Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix. With 10 races to go, the world championship is finely poised as McLaren stars Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris battle it out with only … Read more
Muzammil, Ushna shine as Pakistan Independence Day Tennis concludes
The Pakistan Independence Day National Ranking Tennis Tournament concluded at the PTF Tennis Complex, showcasing the country’s top tennis talent across senior and junior categories. In the men’s singles final, Muzammil Murtaza claimed the title after veteran Aqeel Khan retired following a tight first set, 7-6 (2). In doubles, the experienced duo of Aisam-ul-Haq and … Read more
OGRA orders oil, gas sector to adopt digital payments
[ ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has directed all licensed entities under its regulation to adopt digital payment solutions in line with the government’s push for a cashless economy. According to the directive, OMCs, gas utilities, CNG stations, LPG and LNG operators, refineries, and lubricant marketers must introduce and display digital payment options, … Read more
August in Paris: When the City Empties Out, Locals Left Behind Rejoice
With many away for long vacations, the capital is transformed into a sleepy, roomy, more friendly place.
Economy enters FY26 with stronger outlook
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy has entered fiscal year 2025-26 with positive momentum, building on last year’s gains and setting an optimistic tone for the months ahead, supported by a stronger external and fiscal position, the finance ministry said in its August update released Thursday. “Pakistan’s economy started FY2026 with positive developments from the sustained improvements … Read more
Russia’s Deadly Attack on Kyiv
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Make ‘Federal Architecture Beautiful Again’
The order, which affects buildings like federal courthouses and agency headquarters, encourages classical styles rather than modernist aesthetics.
Govt rules out wheat imports
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring food self-sufficiency by protecting farmers and stabilising the wheat market. Chairing the 8th Wheat Board meeting, Hussain reviewed the country’s wheat demand and supply position and the availability of critical inputs for the upcoming Rabi season … Read more
