Europe’s Chip Dreams Confront Business Realities
[European chipmakers need TSMC’s help to grow their own semiconductor supply chain, but the chip giant’s Taiwanese suppliers find Europe a tough place to do business.
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Floriculture poised for bloom
From Gul-e-Dawoodi nurseries to women-led micro-enterprises, experts call for strategic support PESHAWAR: From wedding garlands and celebratory bouquets to ceremonial showers for revered guests, the fragrant blooms of Pakistan’s gardens touch every corner of daily life. Flowers are also the raw material for perfumes, essential oils, and decorative exports, making them a versatile and economically … Read more
Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup with Turkey draw
Olmo and Oyarzabal scored as La Roja extended their national-record run to 31 games without defeat SEVILLE: Spain booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Turkey in their final qualifier on Tuesday to top Group E. Turkey finished second and will compete in the play-offs after they became the … Read more
Asjad Iqbal advances to IBSF World Cup semi-finals
The 34-year-old defeated India’s Pankaj Advani 4-0 to reach last four in Muscat Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal continued his impressive run at the IBSF Snooker World Cup 2025, reaching the semi-finals after a series of dominant victories at the Active Oman Sports and Entertainment Hub on Tuesday. The 34-year-old former national champion defeated India’s Pankaj Advani … Read more
Gold drops despite rebound in global market
[ At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday even as the international market saw a rebound from a one-week low, supported by softer US employment data and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. According to the All-Pakistan Gems … Read more
Merz, Macron vow to fight for European digital ‘sovereignty’
. BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Tuesday to help Europe catch up in the AI race and unshackle the continent from a heavy reliance on US tech titans. Speaking at a Berlin summit attended by regional tech firms and investors, the leaders of Europe’s biggest economies also backed the … Read more
NA panel raps telecom firms over slow internet
[ Orders PTA to launch nationwide quality survey, urges fast-tracked contracts, adherence to timelines for IT Parks ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT & Telecom on Tuesday expressed concern over the country’s slow internet performance and reprimanded telecom operators for failing to meet service expectations. The Committee directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) … Read more
‘This World of Tomorrow’ Review: Tom Hanks Is Back in Town
The movie star plays a man from the future at the 1939 New York World’s Fair in an adaptation of some of his stories. Kelli O’Hara shines as his love interest.
Trump Lauds M.B.S. During White House Visit and Dismisses Khashoggi’s Killing
President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence report finding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the murder of a journalist.
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
[Ridership jumped, people cut back on driving and, over the summer, the city extended the program another year.