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[ The government wants to accelerate economic growth to lower rising poverty and unemployment, but the IMF was of the view that Pakistan has not yet reached a stage where it can afford sustainably higher economic growth. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The government said on Tuesday that taxes on the import of used cars have been … Read more
Scores of targeted attacks against supply routes, part of what Kyiv calls a “logistics lockdown,” has caused gasoline shortages.
Workers at the artificial intelligence company have been puzzled and increasingly concerned by the administration’s move to limit their latest A.I. models.
The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild.
Actor shares motivational Instagram reels, revealing many were saved during ‘lowest and happiest periods’ of her life Actor Yumna Zaidi recently offered fans a more personal glimpse into her thoughts and emotions through a series of reflective Instagram Stories, revealing that many of the reels she shared had been saved during some of the lowest … Read more
[ Any agreement allowing Iran to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz would set a “dangerous precedent” for global trade, Vincent Clerc, the chief executive of the shipping giant Maersk, said in an interview this week. Iran has threatened to monetize its continuing control of the strait, the door to the Persian Gulf. Now … Read more
‘The Founding Memory of a Nation’ exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Jinnah’s birth ISTANBUL: An exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, opened in Istanbul on Tuesday. Titled “The Founding Memory of a Nation,” the exhibit was organized by the Pakistani Embassy in Ankara in cooperation with … Read more
Wang Yi emphasises ‘concrete action’ to improve global governance amid turbulence, transformation Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks as he meets with Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2026. Royal Thai Government via Reuters China’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged all parties to “commit firmly” to a ceasefire … Read more
[ KSE-100 adds 118 points in a volatile session as investors seek clarity on all fronts KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday’s session on a subdued note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index posting a marginal gain as investors paused for breath after the market’s recent record-breaking rally. The benchmark index settled at … Read more
Princess Mette-Marit was placed on a waiting list for organ donation this month. Thousands of Norwegians signed up as organ donors.