Phone costs lock 52% out of internet
Govt taxes phones like luxury goods while calling digitalisation national priority Despite the shift from…
Phone costs lock 52% out of internet
Govt taxes phones like luxury goods while calling digitalisation national priority Despite the shift from finished phone imports to CKD kit imports, Pakistan’s foreign exchange burden has not declined meaningfully because the industry still relies heavily on imported parts. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan is facing a governance paradox: taxing smartphones like luxury products while simultaneously…
Ken Doll joins global beauty creators at Huda Beauty’s London trip
Adnan Zafar, known as Ken Doll, was the only Pakistani creator invited to the Huda Beauty brand trip in London, joining international influencers in Huda Kattan’s exclusive creator circle. The content creator took to Instagram to share videos and pictures from the event, including a “get ready with me” featuring a full face of Huda…
Death penalty upheld in Wajeeha Swati case
LHC dismisses appeal of man convicted of US citizen’s killing over property dispute RAWALPINDI: A division bench of the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court dismissed the appeal of Rizwan Habib, convicted of brutally murdering his former wife, US citizen Wajeeha Swati, over possession of valuable property and other assets worth around Rs1 billion…
Rs425b for unforeseen events likely
Govt may allocate funds in budget to cope with natural disasters, other such expenses The government wants to accelerate economic growth to lower rising poverty and unemployment, but the IMF was of the view that Pakistan has not yet reached a stage where it can afford sustainably higher economic growth. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The government…
Pakistan, US discuss bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur on Thursday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments, according to a Foreign Office statement. The deputy prime minister appreciated President Trump’s vision…
PM Shehbaz meets Chinese business delegation to discuss digital economy cooperation
He appreciates IBI Group’s decision to establish its ‘Pakistan digital economy headquarters’ in Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met a high-level 11-member Chinese business delegation led by Qian Xiaojun, founder, president and controlling shareholder of IBI Beijing United Technology, at the prime minister’s house. According to the statement by the prime minister’s office…
Reports on budget authority shift termed misleading
Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM’s review committees are advisory in nature Reports circulating in certain media outlets regarding the role of the deputy prime minister in the budget-making process have been described as misleading and contrary to facts by official sources. Sources clarified on Thursday that the establishment of a high-level…
Xi, Trump agree to strengthen communication, coordination on international, regional issues: China
Presidents reach ‘important common understandings on handling their mutual concerns in a proper manner,’ says FM Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump…
Naqvi, US official discuss strengthening Pakistan-US cooperation on security
‘foolproof security’ ensured for US companies working on the Reko Diq mining project, says Naqvi Meeting in Islamabad between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur. SCREENGRAB Pakistan and the United States on Friday discussed expanding cooperation in security, counter-terrorism and anti-narcotics efforts…
Oil rises after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. Photo: Reuters Oil prices gained more than 1% after President Donald Trump said he would not be much more patient with Iran and as concerns persisted over ship attacks and seizures despite Tehran saying about 30 vessels had…
