What to Know About the Nearly 10% Climb in a Key Medicare Expense for 2026
[The rapidly rising premium for Part B, which covers retirees’ outpatient services, reflects the fast pace of growth for health care costs nationally.
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SC split over 27th amendment
Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: After the passage of the amendment, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on November 15 summoned a full court meeting. However, Supreme Court judges could not agree to give a comment on the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Perhaps … Read more
Mexico’s Bosch wears Miss Universe crown
Fatima Bosch takes part in the final competition of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant. Photo: AFP NONTHABURI, THAILAND: Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday after a chaotic and emotionally charged build-up marked by public chastisement, walkouts, resignations and on-stage accidents that overshadowed the final celebrations of one of the world’s major … Read more
A tale of delays, defects and political pressure
HAL has struggled to meet production targets, delaying the induction of operational aircraft Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mark 1A, a light combat aircraft takes off ahead of its maiden flight at HAL Nashik, India, October 17, 2025. PHOTO: Retuers ISLAMABAD: The crash of the Tejas lightweight, indigenous combat aircraft, developed by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics … Read more
17 leading school systems face CCP action for forcing parents to buy overpriced branded supplies
[ 17 school systems face CCP action for forcing parents to buy overpriced branded supplies ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has served show-cause notices on 17 leading private school systems for allegedly treating 26 million students as “captive consumers” under a tie-in arrangement by forcing them to buy up to 280% more expensive … Read more
Gen Z, digital payments and convenience push Pakistan’s Q-commerce into high gear
[ There needs to be a concerted effort to address challenges in the sector including improving digital infrastructure, establishing reliable payment systems, and stabilising energy costs. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) industry is experiencing explosive growth as rapidly shifting consumer behaviour, accelerating digital adoption, and an expanding youth population fundamentally reshape the country’s … Read more
Indian Tejas goes down mid-display at Dubai Air Show
Pilot killed; Second known crash of locally-built aircraft; Accident reflects poorly on IAF capability Smoke rises after an Indian-made Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow. Moments earlier, the aircraft was seen losing altitude before hitting the ground. Photos: REUTERS NEW DELHI/DUBAI: An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a … Read more
The Duffers build a blockbuster finish
Matt and Ross Duffer, the twin directors known as The Duffer Brothers, have pushed to raise the stakes with each season of 'Stranger Things', a strategy they say is crucial as the series heads into its fifth and final chapter. The last season of the science fiction series, which was delayed by dual Hollywood strikes … Read more
COP30 deal under threat
Negotiators attend a plenary session during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 21, 2025. Photo: AFP BELéM: Negotiators scrambled Friday to salvage UN climate talks in Brazil as oil-producing nations were accused of resisting any reference to a fossil fuel phaseout in the final deal. After nearly two weeks of negotiations … Read more
Regulator objects to PASSCO’s winding up
[ ECC directs food ministry to resubmit summary after addressing highlighted issues Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) . Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has rejected a summary for the potential winding up of Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) and the establishment of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) following … Read more