Rate hike signals deeper concern
KARACHI: Few remarks capture the ambiguity of central banking as sharply as former Fed Chair…
Rate hike signals deeper concern
KARACHI: Few remarks capture the ambiguity of central banking as sharply as former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan’s oft?quoted line: “I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant.” It is a fitting lens through which to view the…
Bulls take centre stage as KSE-100 up 3,000 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week on a strong footing, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging sharply in early trade. At 9:34am, the index climbed to 166,269.56, registering a gain of 3,275.56 points or 2.01%, as investor sentiment strengthened on expectations of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Optimism…
Bilawal hails armed forces, diplomacy, national unity at Marka-e-Haq ceremony
Sindh CM says Pakistan ‘does not want war’ but would never compromise on its defence PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari speaking at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq in Karachi. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: Pakistan has “endured and prevailed”, and remains a nation that does not compromise on its sovereignty, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari…
When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s value-added garments sector has long been regarded as the country’s most promising engine for export growth. It combines labour intensity with high value addition, links backward industries such as spinning and weaving with global markets, and has…
Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack Former Donald Trump lawyer and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani arrives at US Federal court in his case to surrender valuables to Georgia election workers he was found to have defamed, in New York City, US, November 26, 2024…
Pakistan facilitates transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from seized ship MV Touska: FO
Iranian ship will also be backloaded to Pakistani territorial waters for return to its original owners after repairs A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Pakistan on Monday facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members who were held aboard the container ship…
Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives ISLAMABAD: Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again highlighted Pakistan’s continued reliance on imported energy and the associated exposure to global price volatility. With around 85% of oil demand and a growing share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) sourced from international markets,…
Sadequain Art Exhibition opens in Mississauga, celebrates Pakistan’s cultural heritage
Sadequain Foundation USA organises three-day event featuring artist’s Islamic calligraphy, Urdu poetry, wall carvings The Sadequain Art Exhibition opened on Monday in Mississauga, Canada, for a three-day event celebrating Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage, according to a spokesperson from the High Commission of Pakistan in Canada. Organised by the Sadequain Foundation USA in collaboration with media…
FM Dar, Iranian FM Araghchi discuss current regional developments, peace efforts
Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Files Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the current regional situation and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas…
Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
KARACHI: China has emerged as a global technology powerhouse, leading in key sectors such as 5G, electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, and artificial intelligence (AI), in a dramatic transformation from world’s workshop to a technological behemoth, according to incyber.org. Today, China leads in 53 out of 64 critical technologies globally, as tracked by the Australian…
