DPM says over $13b in MoUs and joint ventures have been signed through bilateral B2B engagements Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal reach Beijing on Sunday. PHOTO: ISHAQ DAR/ X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan was “open for business” as he addressed the Pakistan-China B2B Investment…
Senior actor Shaista Jabeen appeared on a morning show with Nadia Khan and Zohaib Hassan where she addressed veteran actor Firdous Jamal’s recent controversial remarks about senior artists and also shared her thoughts on professionalism within the entertainment industry. Veteran actor Firdous Jamal recently came under criticism after making remarks about several legendary artists during…
LAHORE: Indus Motor Company (IMC) Chief Executive Ali Asghar Jamali has said that Toyota has made a direct investment in Pakistan of $736 million in the past 35 years, and the company has planned to further invest $335 million over the next five years. These investments will make IMC the first automotive company in Pakistan…
PUBLISHED May 24, 2026 The first and foremost duty of a story is to entertain in uneventful, dull, and monotonous times—at least this is what our dastans (tales) and their counterparts in other cultures suggest. In Qissa Chahar Dervish, a classic 13th-century allegorical story traditionally attributed to Amir Khusro, the main characters accidentally meet outside…
FIRs to be lodged as unregulated Eid livestock setups disrupt traffic, sanitation, civic order KARACHI: Illegal cattle markets that have mushroomed across the city ahead of Eidul Azha are now set to face criminal proceedings, as the city administration moves beyond warnings and decides to register FIRs against those responsible for setting up unapproved livestock…
Zaki Ijaz cites limited finance, high costs and regulatory hurdles as key challenges LAHORE: Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) CEO Nadia Jahangir Seth has said the authority is working to create an enabling ecosystem for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to grow and contribute more effectively to the national economy, according to…
PUBLISHED May 24, 2026 KARACHI: Years ago, a friend lost her aged father to the great unknown. I didn’t know much about him or how he passed away finally and I still don’t recall. What is a clear memory even today though are my friend’s words as I sat beside her. She said it meant…
Family of three killed in nearby flat; PM Shehbaz, CM Bugti reaffirm determination to eliminate terrorism Terrorists targeted a train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on May 24, 2026. Photo: Reporter QUETTA: 14 people were martyred and several others injured on Sunday when terrorists targeted a train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta. Three Frontier Corps…
Minister says PIA privatisation completed, three power distribution companies next RAWALPINDI: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has said the government intends to reduce the tax burden on the salaried class in the upcoming budget, but limited fiscal space under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme restricts major relief, according to a statement…
Law enforcement agents examine the evidence inside a cordoned off area on the street after a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 23, 2026 PHOTO; REUTERS A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening,…