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Trump Jr’s ‘Amazon of guns’ could make millions under new proposed firearm rule

ATF proposal would let licensed dealers ship firearms directly to buyers’ homes, skipping in-store pickup United States President Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Donald Trump Jr helped take an online retailer known as the “Amazon of guns” public last year. … Read more

Lahore court grants five-day physical remand of four in foreign women assault case

Prosecution sought 14-day physical remand, arguing that further custody was required to investigate allegations Lahore court grants five-day physical remand of four in foreign women assault case LAHORE: A judicial magistrate in Lahore on Friday granted police a five-day physical remand of four suspects arrested in connection with a case involving the alleged rape and … Read more

Tariff cut threatens two-wheeler localisation

[ LAHORE: The government’s decision to reduce the completely built-up unit (CBU) tariff on two-wheelers while maintaining the same tariff for completely knocked-down (CKD) units and parts may prove to be counter-productive for the auto industry in the absence of a structured, time-bound roadmap, say industry stakeholders. According to the new tariff applicable from July … Read more

Ministry asked to resolve KE guarantee issue

[ ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has been served a gas supply disconnection notice on account of breach of guarantees, prompting the country’s economic managers to call for speedy resolution of the issue. Sources told The Express Tribune that the matter was taken up in a recent meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). Minister for Petroleum Ali … Read more

Iraq, Jordan agree to accelerate implementation of Basra-Aqaba strategic oil pipeline project

Officials discuss speeding up key energy project, expanding cooperation in industry, transport, investment Iraq and Jordan have agreed to accelerate implementation of the Basra-Aqaba Strategic Oil Pipeline Project, one of the two countries’ largest joint energy investments, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office. The agreement was reached on Thursday during a … Read more

At least 40 killed as passenger coach plunges into ravine on Sherani-Zhob highway

Difficult mountainous terrain has complicated rescue efforts, but operations remain underway At least 30 people died when a passenger bus travelling from Quetta to Peshawar plunged into a deep ravine. PHOTO: EXPRESS QUETTA: At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured when a New Mekhtar passenger coach travelling from Quetta to Peshawar plunged into … Read more

Chinese firm eyes energy investments

[ Shandong Xinxu proposes refinery upgrade, offshore exploration, equipment manufacturing ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has met with Hou Jianxin, Chairman of China’s Shandong Xinxu Group, to discuss expanding cooperation and investment opportunities in Pakistan’s energy sector, according to a statement issued on Thursday. Jianxin expressed strong interest in investing across Pakistan’s … Read more

Low-cost financing sought for solar batteries

[ FPCCI links proposal to upcoming Solar & Storage Expo, cites need to cut energy costs LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for a special concessional financing scheme at 3% markup for solar battery purchases, as the Pakistan Solar Association prepares to host the Solar & Storage Expo … Read more