[ Listen to article KARACHI: A measurable improvement has been observed in the overall security environment in Pakistan, particularly in key business hubs of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, according to a survey released on Thursday. The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) released results of its Annual Security Survey 2025, which reflects feedback from leading … Read more

WASHINGTON: Top seed Taylor Fritz romped into the last 16 at the ATP/WTA DC Open on Wednesday as Russian eighth seed Daniil Medvedev overcame an early scare to advance to the third round. World number four Fritz, playing his first match since losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals at Wimbledon earlier this month, cruised … Read more

As reported by AFP, US pop megastar Taylor Swift will be honoured with 13 waxworks of her at Madame Tussauds venues around the globe, the museum said on Wednesday. In honour of Swift’s lucky number, 13 of the waxwork museum’s 22 branches will each receive a statue of the Love Story and Blank Space singer, … Read more

Listen to article KARACHI: Honda Atlas Cars Ltd (HCAR) has reported a turnaround in its financial performance for the quarter ended June 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) soaring by 309% year-on-year to Rs5.80. The sharp rise in profitability was primarily driven by a 68% increase in vehicle sales, aided by improved macroeconomic conditions, a rebound in … Read more

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s shipping sector is poised for a significant boost after the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Shandong Xinxu Group, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs announced on Thursday. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the agreement marks a key step in … Read more

BARCELONA: Spanish champions Barcelona loaned Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford on Wednesday with a future purchase option. “Barcelona and Manchester United have reached a deal for the loan of the player Marcus Rashford until June 30, 2026,” announced the La Liga champions in a statement. “The agreement also establishes an option to buy the English … Read more

KARACHI: Ready to ditch your usual TV routine and dive into something that’ll have you glued to your screen? We’ve scoured the drama landscape and found four shows that are anything but predictable. Forget the same old plotlines and prepare for a whirlwind of fresh twists and turns, starring the best of small screen’s acting … Read more

ISLAMABAD: An alliance of opposition parties — Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ain — has announced a two-day all parties conference (APC), which will be held in Islamabad on July 31 and August 1 as part of its professed struggle to ensure the supremacy of the Constitution and law. “We will hold an APC and invite people from state … Read more