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[ KARACHI: Indus Motor Company (IMC) has proposed that the upcoming Auto Policy 2026-31 should maintain at least 40% tariff difference between completely knocked down (CKD) and completely built-up (CBU) vehicles to protect jobs and ensure competitiveness. It was proposed by IMC Chief Executive Ali Asghar Jamali while speaking at the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) … Read more
Post-election violence has tarnished the country’s reputation for stability, and the crackdown may have backfired on the government, as officials in Washington call for a re-examination of U.S. ties.
KARACHI: As Karachi’s new AI-based e-challan system sparks public outrage over steep penalties, city traffic authorities are defending the move as a necessary deterrent to restore order on chaotic roads while citizens say authorities should fix the city’s crumbling infrastructure before penalising drivers. Heavy traffic fines in Karachi are designed to deter violations, not match … Read more
[Recent oil and gas deals in Europe suggest that the growing demand for energy may be leading companies to adopt a more pragmatic approach.
Sector posts 20% growth in four months; SBP incentives, GCC demand raise confidence KARACHI: Pakistan’s information technology (IT) exports reached an all-time high of $386 million in October 2025, up 17% year-on-year (YoY) and 5% month-on-month (MoM), according to data released on Monday. The figure was higher than the 12-month average of $332 million and … Read more
Hasina convicted of crime against humanity, Ousted premier found guilty on three counts DHAKA: A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to be hanged for crimes against humanity on Monday, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict. Hasina, 78, defied court orders that she return … Read more
[ Different sectors owe government gas infrastructure development cess worth over Rs450b ISLAMABAD: The gas infrastructure development cess (GIDC) dispute is once again being debated in government circles as the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has urged fertiliser companies to pay the levy. The government has to receive over Rs450 billion from different sectors on account … Read more
With the FIFA Pass fans would gain quicker visa slots, but US authorities maintain strict entry requirements WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup — but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States. The United States has … Read more
The bitter dispute between Kylian Mbappe and his former club Paris Saint-Germain reached the French labour court on Monday for a tense hearing in which the France captain claimed 263 million euros ($304m) and the club responded by demanding he pay them 440m euros. Both sides offered a long shopping list of grievances with price … Read more
The 40-year-old has not played at all this season after being laid low with sciatica last month LOS ANGELES: LeBron James took a giant step towards returning from injury on Monday after successfully completing a full practice session with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 40-year-old has not played at all this season after being laid … Read more