Bipartisan Anger Grows at Pentagon’s Delayed ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cleanups
[Hundreds of bases are contaminated with PFAS, which are linked to low birth weight and other risks. Politicians from both parties are demanding explanations.
Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds
An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of child pornography-related charges. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.
FBATI chief says technology, innovation key to trade future
[ Tahseen said sustained competitiveness in the global market is the true guarantee of success KARACHI: Pakistan needs to focus not only on exports but also on global competitiveness trends, said Federal B Area Association of Trade and Industry (FBATI) President Sheikh Tahseen. Tahseen said sustained competitiveness in the global market is the true guarantee … Read more
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34
Rescue crews were working to find people who might still be trapped in a collapsed shopping mall, as the region faced sweltering heat.
Pakistan Navy rescues 19, including eight Iranians, after vessel breaks down off Gwadar
Fishing vessel suffered from engine failure; Navy towed the vessel towards shore despite rough conditions Pakistan Navy rescues all crew members from a stranded fishing vessel near Gwadar. PHOTO: DGPR The Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully rescued a fishing vessel carrying 19 crew members, including eight Iranians, after it became stranded about 120 nautical miles … Read more
Auto sales rise, ownership drops
[ nalysts are anticipating the automobile sector to keep its pace in the near future owing to improving macroeconomic situation and new production lines introduced by the players. photo: file LAHORE: Stakeholders in Pakistan’s automotive sector have renewed calls for a ten-year policy roadmap, warning that investors will continue to hesitate unless the government commits … Read more
Power consumers may face Rs1.20 tariff hike
[ ISLAMABAD: Electricity tariffs are likely to increase by Rs1.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on account of fuel adjustment for June 2026, dealing another blow to inflation-weary consumers. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) conducted a public hearing on Tuesday to consider the fuel price adjustment. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a … Read more
Pakistan showcases textile excellence at Texworld New York City 2026
Pakistan marked a strong presence at Texworld New York City 2026, one of North America’s leading international textile sourcing exhibitions, with the inauguration of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, according to a press release. The Pakistan Pavilion was formally inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, … Read more
China Threatens Retaliation as U.S. Moves to Block Robot Imports
[The dispute highlights how robotics has become the latest battleground in the intensifying technological and industrial rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Country lacks framework to fight tobacco harm
[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s public health and economic systems continue to carry the high cost of cigarette smoking while the country still lacks a coherent regulatory framework for tobacco harm reduction, speakers at an Express Tribune podcast said. The discussion, organised with the Association for Smoking Alternatives Pakistan (ASAP), brought together ASAP Chief Executive Mirza Abeer, … Read more