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New policies to promote local manufacturing

[ PM aide says stability essential for development; super tax removed from export businesses LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has said that the government has completely removed the super tax on export businesses, while the super tax rate for non-export businesses earning profits of more than … Read more

Data centre backlash scrambles US midterm politics

Data centres, like this facility in Stone Ridge, Virginia, have sparked anger over noise and rising energy bills in residential areas across America. PHOTO: AFP The data centres powering America’s artificial intelligence boom have become an unlikely target in November’s midterm elections, as anger over rising electricity bills and noise turns Democrats – and a … Read more

Swiatek happy with recent progress

Iga Swiatek (POL) hits a ball to Elena Rybakina (not pictured) during the National Bank Open final at Sobeys Stadium. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek said recent progress had encouraged her after what she described as the toughest season of her career as the Pole bids for her first major title … Read more

Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka past UAE

Sri Lanka storm past UAE in Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign opener. Photo: ACC Sri Lanka made a flying start to their Women’s Asia Cup defence on Saturday, crushing hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets after chasing down their modest target of 80 in just 7.5 overs. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led the … Read more