In Paris, a 18th-Century Mansion Reimagined by Pierre Yovanovitch
How the designer Pierre Yovanovitch remade a hôtel particulier without losing sight of its history.
Pakistan condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil pipeline, reaffirms support for Kingdom’s sovereignty and security
FO says attacks pose a serious ‘threat to regional peace, security and stability’ Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: File Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned drone attacks on the East-West Pipeline in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Madinah regions, reaffirming its support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security. “Pakistan reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, … Read more
After the I.P.O., a Billion-Dollar Bill for Employee Paydays
[A compensation strategy at start-ups keeps expenses low until they go public. At that point, the companies may face billions of dollars in catch-up expenses.
Walk This Way
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$200m more approved for FBR
[ Rs57.1b TADRA project recommended; total foreign loans for tax system reach $4.9b The planning ministry said the FBR assured the meeting that the investment would increase the tax-to-GDP ratio to 13.5% by 2029 and bring more taxpayers into the tax net. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government has approved another $200 million foreign loan to … Read more
Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table
Canadians back his tough stance on trade with the U.S. An expert says that support gives him little incentive to reopen talks soon.
Canada’s former leader Justin Trudeau launches production company
Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau launches Hope & Hard Work, a new media and entertainment production company Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Mexico City, Mexico, September 4, 2026. Photo/Reuters Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday launched a media and entertainment production company called Hope and Hard Work. The company’s name echoes … Read more
Social media now SMEs’ storefront
[ Basic design skills, SEO and home delivery turn posts into sales for small businesses KARACHI: A short video, a few product photographs and a social-media post are increasingly becoming the simplest digital strategy for Pakistan’s small businesses. From clothing and carpets to electronics, home appliances, confectionery and home-based kitchens, businesses are using platforms such … Read more
Pakistan urges inclusive, responsible digital finance at UN briefing
Chairman PVARA urges importance of bringing digital assets, related technologies within effective regulatory framework Pakistan on Saturday called for inclusive and responsible approaches to digital financial innovation, highlighting the need for developing countries to help shape emerging rules and benefit from technologies including digital assets, blockchain, tokenisation and distributed ledger technologies. The Permanent Mission of … Read more
What is Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, and what its ‘precautionary’ shutdown means?
A picture of an oil pipeline. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of its vital East-West oil pipeline following drone strikes has brought renewed attention to its role in carrying crude from the kingdom’s eastern oil-producing region to the Red Sea while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The Saudi Energy Ministry said on Friday that … Read more