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[ KARACHI: The re-emergence of Donald Trump’s protectionist trade agenda has once again stirred global markets – this time with a thunderclap. In a sweeping move, the US president, now campaigning with a vengeance, has imposed a 50% tariff on key Indian exports, ranging from textiles and auto components to pharmaceuticals and food products. The … Read more
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[New U.S. taxes on American imports, even at 25 percent, will hurt many Indian businesses and may put vast numbers of people out of work.
The second season of Peacemaker has landed with a bang — and critics are loving it. HBO Max’s irreverent anti-hero series has returned to screens with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, a rare feat in the world of superhero television. The acclaim is striking not only because of the numbers, but also because … Read more
Simply giving money to poor families at certain times reduced deaths among young children by nearly half, a new study found.
ISLAMABAD: The trade landscape in August 2025 resembles a high-stakes poker game, where nations are forced to recalibrate strategies amid escalating US tariffs. Islamabad’s newly signed trade deal with Washington alone has shifted trade balances in South Asia significantly. The US imposed a 19% tariff on Pakistani goods, a 20% tariff on Bangladeshi ones, and … Read more
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has confirmed his availability for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to begin in September in the UAE. According to the Indian media reports, Bumrah informed the selectors of his readiness a few days ago. This comes shortly after Suryakumar Yadav cleared his fitness test in Bengaluru. The Indian selection committee … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: On July 1, 1948, the Quaid-e-Azam articulated his vision for Pakistan’s economic system. He strongly emphasised the need for a framework based on Islamic principles. He believed the Western economic model could not realise equality and happiness. He tasked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to develop a system that ensured prosperity and … Read more
ATHENS: Greece has made a record seizure of khat, confiscating half a tonne of the illegal plant-based drug, Athens airport said on Sunday. The drug is made from the leaves of the khat plant, native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. When chewed, khat releases chemicals similar to amphetamines, resulting in a … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is playing its trump card in a potential minerals deal with the United States. The administration of US President Donald Trump has shown keen interest in two critical areas – digital currency and minerals – and this is where Pakistan is working with them. On the other hand, China – the world’s … Read more
