[ Listen to article LAHORE: For the first time in its recent history, China has managed to increase energy use while reducing carbon emissions — a milestone seen as an early sign of “absolute decoupling” and potentially one of the most consequential shifts in global climate politics. By breaking the historic link between economic growth and rising emissions, … Read more

Listen to article KARACHI: Pakistan’s recent tariff agreement with the United States represents a strategic economic reprieve, offering both immediate relief and new diplomatic complexity. Concluded on July 31, 2025, the deal reduces average US import tariffs on Pakistani goods to 19%, sparing the country from facing duties as high as 29% under the sweeping “Liberation Day” … Read more

[ Listen to article KARACHI: Pakistan’s tobacco industry plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economy, providing employment opportunities, generating substantial tax revenue and supporting the agricultural sector. However, it faces growing challenges, including stringent regulations and the pervasive issue of cigarette smuggling, which undermines legitimate businesses and erodes government revenue. According to data from the Pakistan … Read more

SINGAPORE: Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh sealed their golden swimming world championships with dominant victories on Sunday’s final day as the United States signed off with a relay record. Eight days of competition in Singapore wrapped up with French superstar Marchand and 18-year-old Canadian sensation McIntosh underlining their supremacy. Marchand, who won four individual golds … Read more