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[ Pakistan’s promise to protect women and drive economic growth remains unfulfilled ISLAMABAD: No economy can grow while half its population remains unsafe, unseen, or silenced. Women’s protection is not just a moral or legal concern; it is an economic necessity. Pakistan’s ongoing challenge in ensuring women’s dignity translates directly into lost productivity, declining labour … Read more
[ Stabilisation measures implemented since late 2024 have yielded undeniable results, though cost has been substantial Governments traditionally have a narrow window – typically the first two years of their term – to implement bold and transformative reforms. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s economic trajectory in late 2025 is defined by a rigorous yet essential framework … Read more
[ Proposals to restrict high-end chips to cloud rental could leave AI use dependent on US servers ISLAMABAD: Though the recently released US-China Economic and Security Review Commission report offers interesting insights into the love-hate dynamics of the US-China relationship, it also highlights concerns that could affect Pakistan in the long run. The report acknowledges … Read more
A reveler records a video during the first indoor showcase of electronic music festival ‘The Magic of Tomorrowland’ at the Hero Dome in Shanghai. Photo: AFP SHANGHAI: Tomorrowland made its China debut this weekend, delivering an elaborate indoor spectacle in Shanghai that doubled as a calculated bet on the country’s small yet fast-developing electronic dance … Read more
KARACHI: Two key developments in recent weeks highlight the predicament facing trade policymakers. First, the rising trade deficit is putting pressure on the already fragile external accounts, driven by a surge in imports and weakening export growth. Exports in the first four months of FY26 were 4% lower than in the same period of last … Read more
[ Pakistan stands to benefit from joint ventures in EV components, solar equipment & AI skill development Shanghai Auto Show opens with bold message as China leads global electric vehicle race. PHOTO: SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW KARACHI: China’s economy is showing unmistakable signs of slowing in 2025, and the ripple effects are being felt across Asia. … Read more
About a dozen people were told they face dismissal or discipline for mistakes tied to the deadly Hamas-led attack that set off the war in Gaza.
February album announcement reignites interest in early-2000s pop and sets the stage for a renewed musical chapter Hilary Duff. Photo: file Hilary Duff has officially announced her return to music with a new album titled ‘luck or something’, set for release on February 20, 2026. The singer shared the news across her social media … Read more
. NEBBIUNO, ITALY: In the village of Nebbiuno, perched on the Piedmont hills overlooking Lake Maggiore, Anna Possi has been pulling espressos at Bar Centrale every day since 1958. Celebrating her 101st birthday recently, Possi shows no sign of slowing down, greeting locals and tourists alike with the same precision and warmth that has defined … Read more
[A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who face higher fatality and injury risks on the road, officials said.