Gold prices recorded a sharp decline in global and domestic markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $155, bringing it to $4,545 per ounce. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, local markets also saw a significant drop on the last business day of…
Indian actor Tabu recently discussed age-based discrimination faced by women in the film industry, highlighting how societal expectations often place undue pressure on actresses to appear youthful. The actress told Harper’s Bazaar India that people tend to be more concerned about a woman’s age than she is herself. “People are more worried about your age than you…
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan has started feeling the heat of financial crunch due to the US-Iran war, the oil refineries have agreed to freeze prices of kerosene oil and jet fuels for the Pakistan Air Force and armed forces as well as Hajj flights. The refineries have kept prices of kerosene oil and jet fuels at…
FM says Iran welcomes any constructive Chinese role in easing regional tensions and advancing diplomacy Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India on May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Pakistan’s mediation efforts regarding regional tensions had “not failed” but were…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…