Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030 SAO PAULO: For Chinese ice cream and beverage chain Mixue, which already has more stores than Starbucks or McDonald’s, a cheerful snowman mascot on Sao Paulo’s most famous avenue signals a new phase of its global expansion. Mixue’s…
A banner with a message calling for the New Zealand government to sanction Israel hangs on a boat of a humanitarian flotilla preparing to depart for Gaza, in Barcelona, Spain, April 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish…
Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic President Asif Ali Zardari (L) and President of Iraq Nizar Amidi (R). PHOTO: X President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday congratulated Nizar Amidi on his election as president of the Republic of Iraq, conveying his best wishes for success in the new role,…
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs LAHORE: Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Niaz Ahmed visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and met with President Faheemur Rehman Saigol to discuss strengthening the link between education and industry, improving academic curricula and…
Filmmaker says some films are complete in themselves, forced sequel could dilute what made originals so special Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali finally responded to the long-running rumors about possible sequels to his beloved films Jab We Met and Tamasha. Both films have enjoyed lasting popularity and continue to hold a special place in the hearts of…
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has welcomed recent diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran as a positive step toward sustainable peace and regional stability, while commending Pakistan's constructive role in promoting dialogue and peaceful engagement. He stated that this has been the policy and vision of illegally incarcerated former…
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform FRANKFURT: A planned reform of Germany’s cap on public borrowing will not take place during the government’s current legislative term, German mass tabloid Bild reported on Saturday, adding members of the responsible commission have failed to find common ground. The…
Couple’s first joint venture features eye, pimple patches; debuts as Justin makes stage return after four years Hailey Bieber has officially launched her first-ever collaboration with her husband, Justin Bieber, titled “Spotwear: Rhode x the Biebers”, debuting with a pop-up at the Coachella music festival. Set to release on April 13, 2026, this marks the…
KARACHI: The vessel MV SELEN arrived at Karachi Port on Saturday, becoming the first Pakistan-bound vessel to do so following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than a month of disruption caused by conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said: “MV SELEN, operated by NLC…
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaking at the Pakistan Policy Dialogue in Islamabad Photo: Screengrab ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for the United States to participate in the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2026, scheduled to be held in Washington…