Trump Says Economy Has ‘Public Relations’ Problem Amid High Prices and Slow Hiring
[The president, who had hoped to tout a growing economy on the campaign trail, has found it hard to break through as workers’ wages fail to keep up.
These Birds Are Louder Than Elephants, Jackhammers and Chain Saws
A new study has identified two species of Brazilian birds, the bare-throated bellbird and the red-legged seriema, as the loudest in nature.
AI’s race to transform the world before the money runs out
Economists see little evidence yet of productivity gains as spending on AI dwarfs railway, internet sums A screen reads ‘AI’ in reference to artificial intelligence as attendees gather during Rivian’s first Autonomy and AI Day, showcasing developments in self-driving technology, in Palo Alto, California, US, December 11, 2025. REUTERS Never has so much cash flowed … Read more
Gold, silver prices fall in local, global markets
[Gold and silver prices declined in international and local markets on Saturday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $43 per ounce to $4,138. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold in the local market fell by Rs4,300 per tola to Rs436,336. The price of … Read more
French museum reports theft of arty banana
The missing fruit, which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called "Comedian", was noticed by a guard on Saturday to have gone missing. The Pompidou-Metz museum, which is a branch of the famous Pompidou Centre in Paris, said in a statement it had lodged a criminal complaint for theft … Read more
Broadcasting rights for Pakistan’s home matches sold for Rs350 million
KARACHI: The broadcasting rights for Pakistan’s home matches have been sold for Rs350 million, with only bidder state broadcaster emerging as the successful. The reserve price had been set at Rs600 million, while the latest agreement covers 25 matches. According to details, the PCB had issued a tender a few days ago for the broadcasting … Read more
Pretorius blasts past Gayle with record-breaking 188
South African youngster rewrites T20 record book as Titans crush Knights by 124 runs South Africa’s Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed the highest individual score in men’s Twenty20 cricket on Saturday, powering the Titans to a 124-run victory over the Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge. The 20-year-old opener struck an unbeaten 188 from just 79 deliveries, … Read more
Coordinated Asia-Pacific textile strategy proposed
[ He noted that the global textile market was projected to grow from $2.12 trillion in 2025 to $4.27 trillion by 2035 LAHORE: FPCCI & ECO-CCI President and CACCI Vice President Atif Ikram Sheikh has called for developing a coordinated Asia-Pacific strategy to strengthen the region’s textile industry, enhance competitiveness and expand its share in … Read more
Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare
US president’s latest financial promise comes as Republicans defend narrow majorities ahead of midterms US President Donald Trump. Photo: REUTERS/file President Donald Trump said the United States government will send a one-time $90 payment to more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, a health insurance programme for the elderly, to help offset the cost of their monthly medical insurance premiums. Trump said on social media late on Friday the payments … Read more
SPI at 11.5% as war keeps fuel dear
[ KARACHI: Short-term inflation stayed in double digits for the week ended October 1, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) up 11.53% from a year earlier, as the energy shock from the US-Israel war with Iran continued to pass into household costs. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said the SPI rose 0.21% week-on-week to … Read more