Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal
[Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.
Gold extends rally, adds another Rs5,100
KARACHI: Pakistan’s bullion market extended its winning streak on Friday as prices rose further, mirroring movements in the international market, where gold hit a seven-week high on increased investor appetite for the precious metal. In the local market, the per-tola price surged by Rs5,100 to close the day at Rs454,336. Similarly, the 10-gram rate rose … Read more
12 groups show interest in Fesco
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s richer families doing business in energy, textile, automobile and cement have shown interest in acquiring a profitable Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) along with four foreign firms, offering another opportunity to the government after a decade to start selling these assets. About 12 groups, eight of them Pakistani well-connected and rich families, have … Read more
Atif Aslam inspires new Spotify interactive feature
Addition celebrates release of his album ‘Subah Aaye Na’, allows users to reflect on singer’s music KARACHI: Every Atif Aslam fan has a story, and his music is at the heart of it. Some fans have followed him for years, while others discovered him through playlists, friends, or social media. Some listen during quiet moments, … Read more
US sanctions Dubai crypto exchange for aiding Iran’s IRGC, following a Reuters report
US Treasury sanctions Aban Tether for processing millions of dollars of transactions for sanctioned Iranian entities Representation of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. — REUTERS The United States on Friday sanctioned an unlicensed multi-state cryptocurrency exchange, alleging it processed millions of dollars of crypto for Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps … Read more
Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp
Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.
In ‘Cookie Queens,’ the Girl Scouts Are the Stars
The film, directed by Alysa Nahmias, follows the youngsters and their families during weeks of sales, strategy and stress.
Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.20, HSD by Rs1.50 for Aug 8
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs327.62 per litre and HSD to Rs380.86 per litre under the new pricing system As the city runs on fumes, motorcyclists line up at a petrol pump in Karachi, waiting their turn amid surge in fuel prices. Photo: Jalal Qureshi / Express The federal government on Friday reduced the prices … Read more
Nepra notifies 75 paisa per unit hike in FCA for August power bills
[ Hike will apply to all consumer categories, including K-Electric, except for lifeline consumers A picture showing the logo of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). — FILE PHOTO The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday approved an increase of 75 paisa per unit in the electricity tariff under the fuel cost … Read more
Family of Former U.S. Marine Detained in Russia Says He Is in Serious Condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is in “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said, and his family members say they are afraid for his life. Mr. Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022.