South Korea Jockeys for a Deal With Trump at Least as Good as Japan’s
[The agreement Japan secured has added pressure on South Korea to defuse the threat of high tariffs on its exports to the United States.
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A Timeline of the Latest Conflict Between Cambodia and Thailand
The two nations have been locked in a decades-long conflict over their contested border. Tensions in disputed territories soured earlier this year.
Pakistan, Afghanistan strike trade deal
[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday inked a preferential trade agreement (PTA), aimed at reducing tariffs on different products. At present, tariffs on agreed products stand at 60%, but both sides will slash levies up to 22% under the new agreement. It is termed a historic achievement by Afghanistan and Pakistan. The two … Read more
At UNSC, Pak diplomat hits back at India
Listen to article UNITED NATIONS: Rejecting Indian allegations of cross-border terrorism, Pakistan has asked India to change its behaviour, instead of resorting to its “tired narrative of victimhood and blame-shifting” during a UN Security Council debate on ‘Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes’. “It is India which actively sponsors, aids and … Read more
A-listers head to Venice film fest
Hollywood stars, Oscar-winning directors, Asian heavyweights and European auteurs will vie for top honours at this year’s stellar Venice Film Festival, all looking to make a splash at the start of the awards season, reported Reuters. Running from August 27 to September 6, the 82nd edition of the world’s oldest film festival will showcase a … Read more
UK launches first sanctions to deter migrant crossings
LONDON: The UK imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than two dozen people, groups and suppliers from the Balkans, the Middle East and China accused of helping migrants cross the Channel. In what it called a “landmark” first use of new powers, the move came as the government faces political pressure to stem migrant arrivals on … Read more
PSX retreats as investors lock in profits
[ Listen to article KARACHI: After riding high on a wave of optimism in the previous session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reversed course on Wednesday as investors opted to lock in profits. The KSE-100 index slipped 165.26 points, or 0.12%, closing at 139,254.36. Despite an early push that saw the index touch 140,202, selling pressure influenced … Read more
Why One of the Causes of Falling Birthrates May Be Prosperity
Economic growth has the unintended side effects of making parenthood more difficult and expensive.
‘Nobby’ Solano appointed Pak coach
KARACHI: Pakistan’s embattled football federation has appointed former Newcastle United cult hero Nolberto ‘Nobby’ Solano as coach of their national teams to try to improve their dreadful record of never qualifying for a major tournament. Solano, 50, who also played for Aston Villa and West Ham United in the English Premier League before retiring in … Read more
Gold up Rs3,700/tola despite global dip
[ Listen to article KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Wednesday, bucking the global trend where prices eased following a US-Japan trade agreement that calmed investor nerves. Meanwhile, silver prices soared to the highest level since September 2011, driven by strong industrial demand and supply constraints. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, … Read more